ADVERB
stattdessen/ʃtatˈdɛsn̩/instead; instead of that
stattdessen is a German adverb that means instead or instead of that. It is pronounced /ʃtatˈdɛsn̩/.
Definitions
1.used to say that something else is done or happens instead of the thing just mentioned(contrast/alternative)
a.to indicate a replacement or alternative action/situation
Er wollte das Auto kaufen, entschied sich aber stattdessen für das Fahrrad.—He wanted to buy the car but instead chose the bicycle.
b.to express contrast to a previous statement or expectation
Sie hat nicht angerufen; stattdessen hat sie eine E-Mail geschrieben.—She didn't call; instead, she wrote an email.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "stattdessen" mean in English?
- "stattdessen" means instead or instead of that. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "stattdessen"?
- "stattdessen" is pronounced /ʃtatˈdɛsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "stattdessen"?
- "stattdessen" is a adverb in German.
