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.being present or included; there (at an event, activity)(presence/accompaniment)
a.being physically at a place or event
Wer ist alles dabei?—Who will be there?
2.in the process; at the same time(simultaneous action)
a.doing something at the same time
Er telefoniert und isst dabei.—He is talking on the phone and eating at the same time.
3.having something with oneself; carrying(in possession/accompaniment of object)
a.to have something on or with oneself
Hast du deinen Ausweis dabei?—Do you have your ID with you?
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.
