Word
Li pli bone iras, ekde kiam ŝi komencis masaĝi lian kokson.
Meaning
He has walked better since she began massaging his hip.
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about Li pli bone iras, ekde kiam ŝi komencis masaĝi lian kokson.
Why is it pli bone iras instead of just iras pli bone?
Both are possible. Esperanto word order is fairly flexible, and pli bone iras puts a little more focus on better.
- Li iras pli bone = He walks/goes better.
- Li pli bone iras = He walks/goes better, with better slightly emphasized.
A learner will probably hear Li iras pli bone more often because it feels more neutral.
What does iras mean here? Is it goes or walks?
Literally, iras means goes. But in context, it can naturally mean walks or gets around.
Because the sentence mentions massaging his hip, Li pli bone iras most likely means:
- he walks better
- he is moving around better
So this is a good example of Esperanto using a general verb where English might prefer a more specific one.
Why is it pli bone and not pli bona?