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German → American English
American English
instead
anstelle von etwas anderem; an seiner Stelle
Ich wollte ins Kino gehen, stattdessen bin ich zu Hause geblieben.Use statt dessen / statt dessen written together as the standard form: statt dessen is older or less common. It usually goes before the verb or clause it modifies.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “stattdessen” mean in English?
It means “instead” or “in its place.”
How do I use “stattdessen” in a sentence?
Use it to replace one action or thing with another: Ich trinke Kaffee, statt dessen nehme ich Tee. / Standard: Ich trinke Kaffee, stattdessen nehme ich Tee.
Is “stattdessen” one word or two?
The standard modern spelling is one word: “stattdessen.”
What is the difference between “statt” and “stattdessen”?
“statt” means “instead of” and usually needs a noun, pronoun, or infinitive phrase; “stattdessen” means “instead” and stands alone as an adverb.