Immer mehr
Example: Immer mehr Menschen interessieren sich für nachhaltige Technologien.
Definition
"Immer mehr" is an adverbial phrase used to indicate a continuous or increasing quantity or degree over time. It means "more and more" or "increasingly," often emphasizing a growing trend or number, as in "Immer mehr Menschen interessieren sich für nachhaltige Technologien."
Etymology
The phrase "immer mehr" comes from the German words "immer," meaning "always" or "constantly," and "mehr," meaning "more." Combined, they express a concept of continuous increase. Did you know? The word "immer" has roots in Old High German as "immer" or "imaro," reflecting ongoing or repeated action.
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"Immer mehr" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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