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instead in German

instead in German is stattdessen, anstatt — instead means in place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.

instead in German

stattdessen
adv
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
anstatt
adv
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

What does "instead" mean?

  1. adv In place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.
    "She skipped the cake and had fruit instead."

instead in a sentence

  • She skipped the cake and had fruit instead.
  • Instead of driving, they decided to walk to the station.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "instead" in German?

"instead" in German is stattdessen, anstatt. instead means: In place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.

How do you use "instead" in a sentence?

Example: "She skipped the cake and had fruit instead." In German, "instead" is stattdessen, anstatt.

Are there other ways to say "instead" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "instead": stattdessen, anstatt.

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