This is the 1772nd most frequent Swedish word.
desto
"Desto" means "the more" or "the greater" in English, often used in comparative contexts.
In this sentence, 'desto' establishes a comparative correlation with 'ju', connecting two phrases that describe increasing intensity or degree.
Ju mer jag studerar, desto bättre förstår jag.
The more I study, the better I understand.
Here, 'desto' is used as part of a comparative structure to highlight how changes in one factor relate to changes in another.
Desto mindre du oroar dig, desto lyckligare blir du.
The less you worry, the happier you become.
In this example, 'desto' intensifies the adverb 'fortare' to emphasize the increased speed in response to applause.