This is the 528th most frequent Slovenian word.
namesto
"Namesto" means "instead of" in English.
In this usage, 'namesto' is used to indicate substitution, showing that the action taken involved choosing one option (water) over another (milk).
Namesto mleka sem uporabil vodo.
Instead of milk, I used water.
Here, 'namesto' introduces an alternative action or decision, emphasizing a preference for staying home rather than going to the park.
Namesto da gre v park, raje ostane doma.
Instead of going to the park, he prefers to stay home.
In this case, 'namesto' refers to taking on a task on behalf of someone else, highlighting the substitution of the actor in performing the task.