This is the 100th most frequent Afrikaans word.
sonder
Without.
The word 'sonder' is used as a preposition meaning 'without'.
Ek leer sonder hulp.
I learn without assistance.
Here, 'sonder' again acts as a preposition to indicate the absence of a condition or objection.
Hulle loop sonder probleem weg.
They walk away without any problem.
In this sentence, 'sonder' introduces a subordinating clause, showing that an action occurs without the involvement or awareness of someone.