Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

anstatt

Translation (Übersetzung) instead of
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈanʃtat]
B1
Preposition
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
conjunction preposition contrast genitive
A preposition that requires the genitive case, though dative is often used colloquially. Can also function as a conjunction.

anstatt - German Preposition - anstatt Meaning - anstatt Translation - anstatt Preposition Examples

anstatt is a German Preposition

Learn anstatt meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. anstatt is classified as a Preposition in German grammar.

anstatt Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Anstatt eines Kaffees trinke ich Tee.
Instead of a coffee, I drink tea.
Choosing an alternative.
Er arbeitet anstatt zu schlafen.
He works instead of sleeping.
Describing contrasting actions.
Anstatt mir zu helfen, ging er weg.
Instead of helping me, he went away.
Expressing disappointment.

anstatt Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Anstatt dass du lernst, spielst du Videospiele.
Instead of studying, you play video games.
Criticizing priorities.
Anstatt dass es regnet, scheint die Sonne.
Instead of raining, the sun is shining.
Describing weather contrast.

anstatt Word Family - anstatt Related Words - anstatt Family Members

anstatt Word Family (Wortfamilie)

anstatt word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn anstatt family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore anstatt related words and expand your German vocabulary.

synonym (Synonym)
statt
Meaning: instead of
Example: Statt eines Autos fahre ich Fahrrad.
Preposition
compound (Zusammensetzung)
anstelle
Meaning: in place of
Example: Anstelle des Managers leitet sie das Meeting.
Preposition

anstatt Usage - anstatt Collocations - anstatt Idioms - anstatt Synonyms - anstatt Antonyms

anstatt Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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anstatt Collocations (Kollokationen)

anstatt collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn anstatt word combinations and how to use anstatt with other words naturally.

anstatt dessen
instead of that
High frequency
anstatt zu arbeiten
instead of working
High frequency
anstatt eines Autos
instead of a car
Medium frequency
anstatt meiner
instead of me
Medium frequency
anstatt Geld
instead of money
Medium frequency

anstatt Idioms (Redewendungen)

anstatt idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing anstatt with meanings and explanations. Master anstatt expressions used in everyday German.

Anstatt dass du mir hilfst, störst du nur.
Instead of helping me, you're just disturbing.
Expresses frustration when someone does the opposite of what is expected.
Anstatt zu klagen, sollte man handeln.
Instead of complaining, one should act.
Encourages proactive behavior over passive complaining.

anstatt Synonyms (Synonyme)

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anstelle
Meaning: in place of
High similarity
an Stelle von
Meaning: in place of
High similarity

anstatt Antonyms (Antonyme)

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zusätzlich zu
Meaning: in addition to
neben
Meaning: besides

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anstatt Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

anstatt semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to anstatt. Explore anstatt related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn anstatt contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

statt anstelle ersatzweise alternativ

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