Dutch Word: in plaats van
English Meaning: instead of

Example Sentences:

In plaats van wiskunde te leren surft hij liever op het internet.
Instead of learning math he prefers to surf the Internet.
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Audrey Hepburn had liever een rustig leven in plaats van glamourfeestjes.
Audrey Hepburn preferred a quiet life to glamorous parties.
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Related Words:

in

1. in 2. at 3. inside

Here: in

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de plaats   (Pl: plaatsen)

place, spot, site

Here: place

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van

1. from 2. of 3. with 4. about 5. among

Here: of

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