German Phrase
Gäste können mit einem Tagespass dabei sein.
Meaning
The sentence states that guests are allowed to join or take part in an event, activity, or location as long as they have a day pass. It combines a modal verb with the idiomatic phrase 'dabei sein' to express participation.
When to use
Use this phrase when explaining entry conditions for events, museums, festivals, or any venue that offers a one‑day ticket. It is common in brochures, announcements, and spoken instructions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
GästekönnenmiteinemTagespassdabeisein
Gäste
Plural noun in nominative; the subject of the sentence meaning 'guests'.
können
Modal verb (present, 3rd person plural) expressing ability or permission; requires an infinitive at the end.
mit
Preposition that always governs the dative case.
einem
Indefinite article in dative masculine/neuter; matches 'Tagespass'.
Tagespass
Compound noun (masculine) in dative; literally 'day pass', a ticket valid for one day.
dabei sein
Fixed phrase meaning 'to be part of' or 'to take part'. The infinitive 'sein' follows the modal verb.
🗨In Conversation
Wie kann ich heute das Festival besuchen?
How can I attend the festival today?
Gäste können mit einem Tagespass dabei sein.
Guests can be part of it with a day pass.
✕Common Mistakes
Gäste kann mit einem Tagespass dabei sein.
The subject 'Gäste' is plural, so the modal verb must be 'können', not the singular 'kann'.
Gäste können mit ein Tagespass dabei sein.
After the preposition 'mit' you need the dative case, so it should be 'einem Tagespass'.
Gäste können mit einem Tagespass dabei sind.
When using a modal verb, the main verb stays in infinitive form; 'sein' must not be conjugated.
↔Alternatives
Gäste dürfen mit einem Tagespass teilnehmen.
Guests may participate with a day pass.
Gäste können mit einem Tagesticket dabei sein.
Guests can be there with a day ticket.
Mit einem Tagespass können Gäste dabei sein.
With a day pass, guests can be part of it.
Cultural Tip
In German-speaking countries, a 'Tagespass' is a common ticket for museums, amusement parks, and festivals. The phrase 'dabei sein' is informal and often used in spoken German; in formal writing you might prefer 'teilnehmen'. Also, remember to keep the dative case after 'mit'.