This is the 684th most frequent Afrikaans word.
skielik
Suddenly.
Here, 'skielik' means 'suddenly' and indicates an abrupt change or onset of the action described by the verb.
Die wind het skielik begin waai.
The wind suddenly started blowing.
In this context, 'skielik' emphasizes the unexpected or spontaneous nature of the decision.
Sy het skielik besluit om te vertrek.
She suddenly decided to leave.
'Skielik' is used here to describe the quick and unanticipated manner in which events unfolded.