This is the 125th most frequent German word.
statt
"Instead of."
The word 'statt' is used to introduce an alternative action, typically with an infinitive clause.
Wir gingen spazieren, statt zu Hause zu bleiben.
We went for a walk instead of staying at home.
Here, 'statt' is again a preposition showing substitution, often introducing a noun.
Statt seiner Schwester kam sein Bruder.
Instead of his sister, his brother came.
The word 'statt' is used as a preposition meaning 'instead of', indicating substitution.