Example: Hoe meer je oefent, des te meer je vooruitgaat.
Definition
"Des te meer" is a Dutch phrase used to express an increasing degree or amount of something, often in comparative contexts. It means 'all the more' or 'the more so,' emphasizing that as one thing happens, another related thing intensifies or becomes more significant.
Translations
all the more
con más razón
encara més
d'autant plus
umso mehr
tanto più
tanto mais
Etymology
The phrase "des te meer" originates from older Dutch constructions where 'des' is a genitive form of 'deze' (this), combined with 'te' (to) and 'meer' (more). It literally means 'of the more,' used historically to indicate a proportional increase. Did you know? This phrase has been used in Dutch literature for centuries to highlight comparative emphasis.
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"Des te meer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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