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Refers to an action, process, or situation that has just been mentioned. It means roughly 'dabei' (in doing so), 'in diesem Zusammenhang' (in this context), or 'bei dieser Gelegenheit' (on this occasion) and is used mainly in written language.
Die Teilnehmer müssen einen Vertrag unterzeichnen; hierbei sind die Datenschutzbestimmungen zu beachten.
Participants must sign a contract; in this context, the data protection regulations must be observed.
'Hierbei' (in this context) is a pronominal adverb made up of 'hier' (here) and the preposition 'bei' (by/with/at). Literally, it means 'with this matter' and always refers back to a previously mentioned situation or action.
Zuerst müssen Sie das Formular ausfüllen. Hierbei dürfen keine Fehler gemacht werden.
First you must fill out the form. In doing so, no mistakes may be made.
'Hierbei' (in this context) often stands at the beginning of the sentence in position 1. In that case, the conjugated verb follows directly after it in position 2. However, it can also appear inside the sentence after the verb and the subject.
Die Maschine ist sehr komplex. Hierbei ist Vorsicht geboten.
The machine is very complex. In this context, caution is required.
This word belongs to formal written language and is often used in instructions, contracts, academic texts, or official speeches. In everyday spoken language, it often sounds stiff.
Der Autor analysiert verschiedene Theorien und kommt hierbei zu einem neuen Ergebnis.
The author analyzes various theories and, in this context, arrives at a new result.
there / with you
Dabei and hierbei can use a process just mentioned as the context for another statement. Hierbei refers more explicitly to that process and is used mainly in written language. Dabei usually sounds more natural in everyday speech and can also emphasize the accompanying action.
Drehen Sie die Schraube langsam; hierbei darf nicht zu viel Kraft verwendet werden.
Turn the screw slowly; do not use too much force in doing so.
Du musst die Schraube langsam drehen und darfst dabei nicht zu viel Kraft benutzen.
You have to turn the screw slowly and must not use too much force while doing so.
