Usages of anstataŭ
Foje mi preferas legi vortarojn anstataŭ spekti televidon, por lerni novajn vortojn.
Sometimes I prefer reading dictionaries instead of watching television, to learn new words.
Mi trinkas akvon anstataŭ lakton.
I drink water instead of milk.
Mi havis ideon, do hodiaŭ mi elektas lerni en la biblioteko anstataŭ en mia ĉambro.
I had an idea, so today I choose to study in the library instead of in my room.
Ŝi havas bonan ideon: veturi per biciklo al la oficejo anstataŭ iri per aŭtobuso.
She has a good idea: to go by bicycle to the office instead of going by bus.
Test yourself: What does anstataŭ mean?
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