German Word: statt
English Meaning: instead of, as opposed to

Example Sentences:

Statt Mathe zu lernen surft er lieber im Internet.
Instead of learning math he prefers to surf the Internet.
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Könnte ich Kartoffeln statt Reis haben?
Could I have potatoes instead of rice?
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Heute essen wir Hirse statt Reis.
Today we'll eat millet instead of rice.
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Statt Champagner trank er Orangensaft.
Instead of champagne he drank orange juice.
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In Bayern sagt man statt "Guten Tag!" "Grüß Gott!".
In Bavaria you say "Grüß Gott!" instead of "Guten Tag!".
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