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German Phrase

Ich bin bei den Team-Meetings dabei.

/ɪç bɪn baɪ deːn ˈtiːmˈmiːtɪŋs daˈbaɪ/
Meaning"I am taking part in the team meetings."
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Meaning

Literally, ‘I am at the team meetings present.’ In everyday German it means ‘I attend the team meetings’ or ‘I’m taking part in the team meetings.’ The phrase stresses participation rather than just physical presence.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you want to confirm that you will be present at regular team meetings, when a colleague asks who will join, or when you describe your role in a project’s recurring gatherings.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IchbinbeidenTeam-Meetingsdabei

1

Verb "sein" + Prädikativ

The verb "sein" (bin) is used with a predicative element – here the adverb "dabei" – to describe a state or condition.

2

Preposition "bei" + Dativ

"bei" always governs the dative case. In the plural dative, the article changes to "den".

3

Dativ plural of "Team-Meeting"

The loan‑word "Team‑Meeting" behaves like a regular German noun: plural "Team‑Meetings", dative plural "den Team‑Meetings".

4

Adverb "dabei"

"dabei" means ‘present, taking part, involved’. It can stand alone after "sein" or after other verbs like "kommen".

🗨In Conversation

A

Bist du morgen bei den Team‑Meetings dabei?

Are you going to be at the team meetings tomorrow?

Ja, ich bin bei den Team‑Meetings dabei.

Yes, I’ll be at the team meetings.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich bin bei dem Team-Meetings dabei.

    "bei" requires dative; for plural you need "bei den", not "bei dem".

  • Ich bin bei dem Team-Meeting dabei.

    If you refer to several meetings, use the plural "Team‑Meetings".

  • Ich bin dabei bei den Team-Meetings.

    Do not place "dabei" before the prepositional phrase; the natural order is "bin ... dabei".

↔Alternatives

  • Ich nehme an den Team‑Meetings teil.

    I take part in the team meetings.

  • Ich bin bei den Team‑Meetings anwesend.

    I am present at the team meetings.

  • Ich bin bei den Team‑Meetings.

    I am at the team meetings.

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Cultural Tip

In German workplaces punctuality and clear communication are valued. Saying "Ich bin dabei" signals commitment and reliability. The loan‑word "Team‑Meeting" is widely used in corporate German, but in more formal contexts you might hear "Besprechung" or "Sitzung" instead.