Learn Hardcore German: Ohne zu warten unterstützt die Chefin das Team. - Without waiting the boss female supports the team.

German main clauses are verb-second (V2). The preposed element Ohne zu warten takes the first position, so the finite verb unterstützt must come next. The subject die Chefin follows the verb, then the object das Team: [Vorfeld] Ohne zu warten | [linke Satzklammer] unterstützt | [Mittelfeld] die Chefin das Team.

What is the ohne zu + infinitive construction and how do I use it?

It means “without doing X,” and it’s formed with ohne + zu + bare infinitive (here: ohne zu warten). It functions like an adverbial clause and crucially shares its subject with the main clause. In this sentence, the one who doesn’t wait is the same person who supports (the boss).

Do I need a comma after Ohne zu warten?

No. With infinitive groups introduced by ohne (also um, statt/anstatt, außer, als), the comma is optional. Both are correct:

Ohne zu warten unterstützt die Chefin das Team.
Ohne zu warten, unterstützt die Chefin das Team. Modern style often omits the comma unless the phrase is long or clarity benefits from it.

Can I place ohne zu warten somewhere else?

Yes:

Sentence-final: Die Chefin unterstützt das Team ohne zu warten.
After the clause (with comma): Die Chefin unterstützt das Team, ohne zu warten. Initial and final positions are most natural. Parenthetical placement with two commas is possible but can feel heavy.