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 indicate that something is done or happens in place of something else(alternative/substitution)
a.in a situation where one thing is replaced by another
Ich wollte ins Kino gehen, aber ich bin stattdessen zu Hause geblieben.—I wanted to go to the cinema, but instead I stayed at home.
b.to express that one action or situation is chosen over another
Sie trinkt keinen Kaffee. Stattdessen nimmt sie Tee.—She doesn't drink coffee. Instead, she has tea.
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.
