Επίσης, όσο χρησιμοποιώ το λεξικό, τόσο καταλαβαίνω.

Also, the more I use the dictionary, the more I understand.

Breakdown of Επίσης, όσο χρησιμοποιώ το λεξικό, τόσο καταλαβαίνω.

• καταλαβαίνω: to understand
• επίσης: also
• χρησιμοποιώ: to use
• όσο ... τόσο: the more ... the more

Questions & Answers about Επίσης, όσο χρησιμοποιώ το λεξικό, τόσο καταλαβαίνω.

What does the structure όσο ... τόσο ... express here?

It’s a correlative construction meaning “the more/less … the more/less …”. The first clause sets a degree with όσο, and the second responds with τόσο. It can modify verbs, adjectives, or adverbs:

• Όσο χρησιμοποιώ … τόσο καταλαβαίνω.
• With adjectives/adverbs: Όσο πιο γρήγορα μιλάς, τόσο λιγότερο καταλαβαίνω.

Do I need a comma between the όσο-clause and the τόσο-clause?

It’s common and perfectly fine to use a comma after the first clause, especially if the clause is long. You will also see it written without a comma. Both are acceptable in modern usage.

Is the comma after Επίσης required?

Optional. Επίσης is a sentence adverb meaning “also/in addition.” Many writers omit the comma; others keep it to mark a pause. Both are standard.

Can I drop τόσο in the second clause?

Not in this correlative pattern. The pair όσο … τόσο … works together. If you remove τόσο, you should change the structure, e.g. Όσο χρησιμοποιώ το λεξικό, καταλαβαίνω περισσότερο.

Do I need to add περισσότερο or πιο πολύ?