đương cai
Definition
- Adjective:
- Currently in charge / presently holding a position: Refers to a person who is currently serving in a specific role, duty, or position of responsibility, often within a communal, organizational, or ceremonial context. It emphasizes the present, ongoing tenure.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Ông ấy là người đương cai của làng. (He is the person currently in charge of the village.)
- Hội đồng đương cai sẽ tổ chức cuộc họp. (The presently serving council will organize the meeting.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is often used in formal or traditional contexts, such as village governance, clan leadership, or festival committees, to denote the incumbent holder of a rotating or temporary post.
Variants and Related Words
- Đăng cai (verb): to host, to be in charge of organizing (an event). This is a more common variant.
- Thành phố chúng tôi sẽ đăng cai lễ hội. (Our city will host the festival.)
Synonyms
- Incumbent: currently holding a specified office.
- Serving: presently performing duties in a role.
- In charge: having control or responsibility for something at present.
Notes on Usage
- "Đương cai" is considered a dialectal or less common variant of "đăng cai". While "đăng cai" is primarily a verb meaning "to host," "đương cai" functions as an adjective describing the state of being the current person in charge. Its usage is relatively specialized.