Questions & Answers about Mi ne plu estas laca.
What does plu mean in this sentence?
In Mi ne plu estas laca, plu is part of the very common combination ne plu, which means no longer or not anymore.
So:
- ne plu = no longer
- Mi ne plu estas laca = I am no longer tired
On its own, plu often has the idea of further, more, or any more depending on context. But learners most often meet it first in ne plu.
Examples:
- Li ne plu loĝas ĉi tie. = He no longer lives here.
- Ĉu vi volas plu? = Do you want more? / Do you want to continue?
(depending on context)
Why does Esperanto use ne plu instead of just one word for no longer?
Esperanto often builds meanings with small, flexible words instead of using a single special word.
Here:
- ne = not
- plu = further / anymore / more
- ne plu = not anymore / no longer
This is completely normal Esperanto and one of the standard ways to express that something used to be true but is not true now.
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