ADPOSITION

anstelle/ˈanˌʃtɛlə/instead of

anstelle is a German adposition that means instead of. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʃtɛlə/.

Definitions

1.in place of; as a substitute for someone/something(alternative/substitution)

a.to express replacement

Anstelle meines Bruders ging ich zur Besprechung.—I went to the meeting instead of my brother.

Frequently asked questions

What does "anstelle" mean in English?
"anstelle" means instead of. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "anstelle"?
"anstelle" is pronounced /ˈanˌʃtɛlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "anstelle"?
"anstelle" is a adposition in German.

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