ADVERB

dabei/ˈdaːbaɪ̯/there; at it; in the process

dabei is a German adverb that means there, at it, or in the process. It is pronounced /ˈdaːbaɪ̯/.

Definitions

1.present, at a place or event(location/participation)

a.being there (physically present)

Bist du morgen bei der Besprechung dabei?—Are you going to be at the meeting tomorrow?

2.involved in an activity; taking part(activity)

a.taking part in something

Er war bei dem Wettkampf dabei.—He took part in the competition.

3.in the process of (doing sth.), at the same time(process)

a.simultaneously, while doing something

Ich bin gerade dabei, das Abendessen zuzubereiten.—I'm in the process of preparing dinner.

Frequently asked questions

What does "dabei" mean in English?
"dabei" means there, at it, or in the process. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "dabei"?
"dabei" is pronounced /ˈdaːbaɪ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "dabei"?
"dabei" is a adverb in German.

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