Polish words / 501–750 / no. 572

zamiast

/ˈzamjast/preposition#572 most common

instead of

Usage noteTakes genitive: 'zamiast kawy'; also with an infinitive: 'zamiast pracować'.

Examples

  • Piję herbatę zamiast kawy.
    I drink tea instead of coffee.
  • Zamiast siedzieć w domu, chodźmy na spacer.
    Instead of sitting at home, let's go for a walk.

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