Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

dabei

Translation (Übersetzung) thereby, with it, in the process, present
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [daˈbaɪ̯]
B1
Adverb/Particle
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb separable common particle multifunctional
Dabei is a versatile German adverb and particle with multiple meanings depending on context. It can indicate presence, participation, simultaneous action, or refer to something previously mentioned. It often combines with verbs to form phrasal expressions.

dabei - German Adverb/Particle - dabei Meaning - dabei Translation - dabei Adverb/Particle Examples

dabei is a German Adverb/Particle

Learn dabei meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. dabei is classified as an Adverb/Particle in German grammar.

dabei Examples (Beispiele) in English

dabei examples with English translations. See how to use dabei in sentences. dabei example sentences in English below.

Ich bin gerade dabei, meine Hausaufgaben zu machen.
I'm in the middle of doing my homework.
Indicating ongoing action
Er war gestern nicht dabei.
He wasn't there yesterday.
Indicating absence
Das Buch habe ich immer dabei.
I always have the book with me.
Indicating possession on person

dabei Word Family - dabei Related Words - dabei Family Members

dabei Word Family (Wortfamilie)

dabei word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn dabei family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore dabei related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound (Zusammensetzung)
da
Meaning: there
Example: da + bei = dabei
Adverb
related (verwandt)
hierbei
Meaning: hereby/with this
Example: Hierbei handelt es sich um ein wichtiges Dokument.
Adverb
opposite (Gegenteil)
davor
Meaning: before that
Example: Davor war ich noch nie in Berlin.
Adverb

dabei Usage - dabei Collocations - dabei Idioms - dabei Synonyms - dabei Antonyms

dabei Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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dabei Collocations (Kollokationen)

dabei collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn dabei word combinations and how to use dabei with other words naturally.

dabei sein
to be present/participating
High frequency
dabei haben
to have with one
High frequency
dabei bleiben
to stick with it
Medium frequency
dabei helfen
to help with it
Medium frequency
nicht dabei
not present/not included
High frequency
immer dabei
always with one
Medium frequency
gerade dabei
in the middle of doing something
High frequency

dabei Idioms (Redewendungen)

dabei idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing dabei with meanings and explanations. Master dabei expressions used in everyday German.

Da beißt die Maus keinen Faden ab.
That's just the way it is.
Used to express that something is inevitable or unchangeable
dabei sein ist alles
participating is everything
Emphasizes the importance of participation over winning
nicht dabei sein
not to be with it
To not understand what's going on or to be out of touch

dabei Synonyms (Synonyme)

dabei synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for dabei and expand your German vocabulary. Learn dabei similar words and their usage.

mit dabei
Meaning: along with
High similarity
anwesend
Meaning: present
Medium similarity
teilnehmend
Meaning: participating
Medium similarity
gleichzeitig
Meaning: simultaneously
Low similarity

dabei Antonyms (Antonyme)

dabei antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to dabei. Discover dabei opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

abwesend
Meaning: absent
getrennt
Meaning: separated
davor
Meaning: before that

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dabei Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

dabei semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to dabei. Explore dabei related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn dabei contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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