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How to Say ‘That was with you’ in German

Das lag bei dir

dahs lahg bye deer

[dahs lahg bye deer]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Bei' can translate to 'at', 'with', or 'near', depending on context.

Phrase Breakdown

Das

[dahs]

That

Refers to a particular thing previously mentioned or implied.

Example

Das gehört mir.

That belongs to me.

lag

[lahg]

lay

Past tense of 'lie', meaning to be located or situated somewhere.

Example

Dein Buch lag dort.

Your book lay there.

bei

[bye]

at

Used to indicate a specific place or position.

Example

Ich bin bei der Arbeit.

I am at work.

dir

[deer]

you

Refers to the person being addressed.

Example

Das ist für dich.

This is for you.

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