asemel
[ˈɑsemel]
instead, instead of
- postposition
- B1
- Grammar words
Examples
Parema jala asemel oli tal protees.
Instead of his right leg, he had a prosthesis.
Tegi allkirja asemel kolm risti.
He made three crosses instead of a signature.
Mine sina täna minu asemel.
Go today instead of me.
Common combinations
allkirja asemel
instead of a signature
minu asemel
instead of me
Related words
In Estonian
millegi muu või kellegi teise asendajana, samas funktsioonis
Definitions, examples and word forms are partly based on the EKI Combined Dictionary (Eesti Keele Instituut, Sõnaveeb), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Dictio has edited and added to them. Sources and licenses