đảm đương
[ʔɗaːm˧˩ ʔɗɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to take on, to assume (a task, responsibility, risk, charge…)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi không thể đảm đương được việc đó.I couldn't afford to do that.
Tatoeba sentence #5754268 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “đảm đương” mean?
(verb) to take on, to assume (a task, responsibility, risk, charge…)
Is “đảm đương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.