dabeisein
be present · be there · take part
bei etwas dabei sein und mitmachen
The German word "dabeisein" is a compound verb that combines "dabei" (there, at it) with "sein" (to be). "Dabeisein" means to be present or to participate. It emphasizes being part of something such as an event or situation. A word with a similar meaning in German is "teilnehmen" (to take part, to participate).
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Examples
Gestern warst du bei der Versammlung nicht dabei.verb
Yesterday, you weren't present at the meeting.
Möchtest du beim nächsten Ausflug dabei sein?verb
Would you like to be there on the next outing?
Beim gemeinsamen Kochen sind alle gerne dabei.verb
Everyone is happy to take part in cooking together.
Bei der Feier waren meine Nachbarn dabei.verb
My neighbors were there at the celebration.
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