je... desto

Based on: je
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the... the...

Examples
  • The more I study, the wiser I become.
  • Je mehr ich studiere, desto weiser werde ich.
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How to Use “Je… desto” in German

'Je ... desto' is the German version of English 'the... the'. The bad news is that word order is a bit tricky. The good news is cases don't matter.

Vocab: je, desto, umso

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How many meanings does the German word 'je... desto' have?

je... desto has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the... the... .

What is 'je... desto' related to?

The word 'je... desto' is related to je.

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How to Use “Je… desto” in German
'Je ... desto' is the German version of English 'the... the'. The bad news is that word order is a bit tricky. The good news is cases don't matter.
Vocab: je, desto, umso
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