Connector / Preposition
anstatt
Pronunciation: /ʔan.ʼʃtat/
instead of (+ zu-infinitive or clause)
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Meanings
Connector
- instead of (+ zu-infinitive or clause)
Preposition
- instead of (+ genitive)
Example sentence
Sie riet ihm, zu Fuß zu gehen, anstatt den Bus zu nehmen.
She advised him to walk instead of taking a bus.
Usage
- anstatt ... zu ... — The connector introduces an alternative action with a zu-infinitive.
- anstatt dass ... — A clause with dass puts its finite verb at the end.
Sie repariert die Tasche, anstatt eine neue zu kaufen.
She repairs the bag instead of buying a new one.