German Phrase
Ist der Parkplatz in der Miete dabei?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether a parking space is part of the rent. It is a typical question when you are checking the details of a rental contract or an apartment advertisement.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are viewing an apartment, house or commercial property and want to clarify if the landlord includes a parking spot in the monthly rent.
✦Grammar Breakdown
IstderParkplatzinderMietedabei?
Verb‑Inversion
In yes/no questions the finite verb (ist) moves to the first position, before the subject.
Preposition in + Dative
The preposition 'in' with a static location takes the dative case, hence 'der Miete' (feminine dative).
Dative Article Declension
Definite articles change in dative: der (feminine) → der, dem (masculine/neuter) → dem.
Adverb dabei
'dabei' means 'included/part of it' and is placed at the end of the clause.
🗨In Conversation
Ist der Parkplatz in der Miete dabei?
Is the parking space included in the rent?
Ja, der Parkplatz ist im Mietpreis enthalten.
Yes, the parking space is included in the rent.
✕Common Mistakes
Ist der Parkplatz mit der Miete dabei?
‘mit’ means ‘with’ and does not convey the idea of something being included in the rent.
Ist der Parkplatz in die Miete dabei?
After the preposition ‘in’ you need the dative case, not the nominative.
Ist der Parkplatzes in der Miete dabei?
The subject stays in nominative; the genitive form would be wrong here.
↔Alternatives
Ist ein Stellplatz im Mietpreis enthalten?
Is a parking spot included in the rent?
Gehört der Parkplatz zur Miete?
Does the parking space belong to the rent?
Muss ich für den Parkplatz extra zahlen?
Do I have to pay extra for the parking space?
Cultural Tip
In German rental contracts it is common to list a "Stellplatz" or "Parkplatz" separately. If the price is "inklusive Parkplatz" it will be written explicitly. When speaking with a landlord or agent, use the formal "Sie" unless you are invited to use "du".