instead of
anstelle + genitive
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Instead of someone or something means that someone or something is replaced by someone or something else. The preposition is usually followed by the genitive.
Sie nahm anstelle des Busses den Zug.
She took the train instead of the bus.
'Anstelle' (instead of) is usually followed by the genitive. With people and nouns, the article or ending indicates the genitive case.
Anstelle des Direktors leitete die Stellvertreterin die Sitzung.
The deputy chaired the meeting instead of the director.
In addition to the genitive, 'anstelle von' (instead of) with the dative is also very common, especially before personal pronouns.
Anstelle von ihm nahm seine Kollegin an der Besprechung teil.
Instead of him, his colleague took part in the meeting.
'Anstelle' (instead of) can appear at the beginning of a sentence. The conjugated verb then comes directly after the entire prepositional phrase, followed by the subject.
Anstelle eines Geschenks wünscht sie sich eine Spende für das Tierheim.
Instead of a gift, she would like a donation for the animal shelter.
'Anstelle' (instead of) occurs particularly often in formal or written texts, for example in instructions, reports, and official notices.
Anstelle einer persönlichen Unterschrift ist auch eine digitale Signatur möglich.
Instead of a handwritten signature, a digital signature is also possible.
