Zonder
Example: Ik kan niet zonder mijn favoriete boek leven.
Definition
"Zonder" is a Dutch preposition meaning 'without,' used to indicate the absence or lack of something, as in the phrase 'Ik kan niet zonder mijn favoriete boek leven,' which translates to 'I cannot live without my favorite book.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "zonder" comes from Middle Dutch, derived from the Old Dutch 'sunder' or 'sonder,' meaning 'apart' or 'without.' It is related to the English word 'asunder,' reflecting separation or absence. Did you know that "zonder" has been used for centuries to express the concept of lacking something?
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"Zonder" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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