instead of

statt, anstelle von

Zeigt, dass eine Sache oder Handlung eine andere ersetzt.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to show that one thing or action replaces another.

• Have water instead of juice.
• She walked instead of taking the bus.
• Could we meet on Friday instead of Thursday?

So benutzt man es: instead of someone/something (Use milk instead of cream.); instead of doing something (We stayed home instead of going out.)

Synonyme: rather than, in place of

Häufige Wendungen: instead of something, instead of doing something

statt

Verbindet zwei mögliche Handlungen und zeigt, welche man anstelle der anderen wählt.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to link two possible actions, showing which one is chosen.

• I would rather walk instead of drive.
• The teacher made us tidy the room instead of play outside.
• Would you rather help instead of watch?

So benutzt man es: verb + instead of + verb (She would have him wait outside instead of sit in the hall.)

Synonyme: rather than

Häufige Wendungen: instead of wait, instead of stay