No. 100 in Afrikaans

sonder

Without.

In a sentence

Ek leer sonder hulp.
I learn without assistance.
The word 'sonder' is used as a preposition meaning 'without'.
Hulle loop sonder probleem weg.
They walk away without any problem.
Here, 'sonder' again acts as a preposition to indicate the absence of a condition or objection.
Sonder dat jy weet, beplan ons 'n verrassing.
Without you knowing, we are planning a surprise.
In this sentence, 'sonder' introduces a subordinating clause, showing that an action occurs without the involvement or awareness of someone.

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