Meaning
dabei — in (on it), involved, part of something, present/along
An enthusiastic, high-frequency social expression used to accept an invitation or confirm participation. Also means “present at / with it” in other contexts.
Examples
- Ich bin dabei! — I’m in! / Count me in!
- Wir machen eine Party — bist du dabei? — We’re having a party — are you in?
- Er war dabei. — He was there / He was part of it.
Combinations
- dabei sein — to be in / to be part of it / to be present