взамен

This is the 3898th most frequent Russian word.


взамен

"In place of" or "in exchange for."


Here, 'взамен' indicates a reciprocal action, meaning 'in return.'

Он помог мне с проектом, а взамен попросил о небольшой услуге.

He helped me with the project and, in return, asked for a small favor.


In this sentence, 'взамен' signifies an exchange, meaning 'in exchange for.'

Я подарил ему книгу, а он взамен дал мне ручку.

I gave him a book, and in return, he gave me a pen.


Here, 'взамен' means 'instead of,' referring to substitution.

Ты можешь взять эту вещь взамен сломанной.

You can take this item in place of the broken one.