deutschdictionary
adjective
(INDICATING BEING IN ATTENDANCE)
I was present when the celebration started. - Ich war dabei, als die Feier begann.
adverb
(INDICATING A PLACE OR POSITION)
I am there, reading the book. - Ich bin dabei, das Buch zu lesen.
(INDICATING AN ONGOING ACTION)
I am learning a lot about the culture in the process. - Ich lerne dabei viel über die Kultur.
(INDICATING SIMULTANEOUS ACTIONS)
We can eat and talk at the same time. - Wir können dabei essen und reden.