anstatt

anstatt

"Anstatt" means "instead of" in English.

Here, 'anstatt' is used as a preposition followed by a noun to indicate substitution.

Ich trinke Wasser, anstatt Kaffee.

I drink water instead of coffee.

In this sentence, 'anstatt' introduces a subordinating clause with a verb in the infinitive form, expressing an alternative activity.

Anstatt zu lernen, spiele ich Videospiele.

Instead of studying, I play video games.

Here, 'anstatt' occurs in a complex sentence to indicate preferring one action over another.

Es wäre besser, anstatt zu diskutieren eine Lösung zu finden.

It would be better to find a solution instead of discussing.