This is the 287th most frequent Afrikaans word.
totaal
"Total."
In this sentence, 'totaal' is used as an adverb to emphasize the extent of the difference.
Die nuwe boek is totaal anders as die ou een.
The new book is totally different from the old one.
Here, 'totaal' functions as a noun to indicate the final number or sum of items, in this case, flowers.
Ek het 'n totaal van vyftig blomme gepluk.
I picked a total of fifty flowers.
In this instance, 'totaal' serves as an adverb to convey the full extent, in this context, of being overwhelmed.