anstatt

Based on: an, stehen
Conjunction
1.

instead (of)

(Can be used as a preposition and to introduce a "zu"-construction. Stat and anstatt are complete synonyms". As a preposition, they officially go with Genitive, but Dative is slowly starting to creep in in daily life.)
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Examples
  • Er isst einen Apfel anstatt Kuchen.
  • He is eating an apple instead of cake.

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Lostb053
Lostb053

Können Sie Unterschied zwischen „statt“ und „anstatt“ erklären?

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Emanuel
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Da gibt es keinen. Beide sind komplett synonym.

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How many meanings does the German word 'anstatt' have?

anstatt has 1 distinct meaning: 1. instead (of).

What is 'anstatt' related to?

The word 'anstatt' is related to an and stehen.

Where can I learn more about 'anstatt'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.