dabei gewesen
Translation
to have been there, to have been present, to have been part of it
Examples
Ich bin leider nicht dabei gewesen.
Unfortunately, I wasn't there.
Er ist bei der Konferenz dabei gewesen.
He was present at the conference.
Grammar Patterns
((at sth.)) to have been present ((at sth.)) He has been present at the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anwesend gewesen, teilgenommen haben; Antonyms: abwesend gewesen
Etymology
Composed of 'dabei' (there, with it) and 'gewesen' (been, past participle of 'to be'). Literally means 'been there with it'.
Memory Tips
Recognize this as the past participle form used to create the perfect tense of 'dabei sein' (to be there).