Dabei Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dabei" is mainly used as adverb meaning "present", "involved" or "there". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "dabei"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Dabei", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "Indicates presence or participation in an action or situation. It is used to express that something or someone is present or involved."
Translation(s): present, involved, there
Synonym(s): Anwesend, Beteiligt
Related word(s): Dazugehören, Mitwirken

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich war auch dabei, als wir den Ausflug machten.I was also present when we made the excursion.
Sie möchte dabei sein, wenn wir die Entscheidung treffen.She wants to be there when we make the decision.
Wir sind alle dabei, das Projekt zu unterstützen.We are all involved in supporting the project.

"Dabei", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "Expresses simultaneity or temporal coincidence. It is used to indicate that something happens at the same time as another action."
Translation(s): at the same time, meanwhile, thereby
Synonym(s): gleichzeitig, zugleich
Related word(s): währenddessen, inzwischen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er lachte und tanzte dabei.He laughed and danced at the same time.
Sie hörte Musik und las dabei ein Buch.She listened to music and read a book at the same time.
Wir unterhielten uns und aßen dabei zu Abend.We talked and had dinner at the same time.

"Dabei", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "Indicates the possession or carrying of something. It is used to express that someone carries something with them or has something in their possession."
Translation(s): with me, with you, with him, with her, with us, with them
Synonym(s): bei sich, mit sich
Related word(s): mitführen, besitzen

📝 Some usage examples:

Hast du dein Handy dabei?Do you have your phone with you?
Ich habe immer einen Stift dabei.I always have a pen with me.
Sie hatte kein Geld dabei, als wir einkaufen gingen.She didn't have any money with her when we went shopping.

"Dabei", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

Definition: "Used to emphasize a statement or to express surprise or disbelief."
Translation(s): actually, in fact, surprisingly, yet
Synonym(s): tatsächlich, wirklich
Related word(s): allerdings, durchaus

📝 Some usage examples:

Das ist dabei gar nicht so schwer!That's actually not that difficult at all!
Er hat dabei versprochen, pünktlich zu sein.He actually promised to be on time.
Sie ist dabei eine sehr talentierte Künstlerin.She is actually a very talented artist.