trọng tài
[t͡ɕawŋ͡m˧˨ʔ taːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a referee or an umpire
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trọng tài thổi còi kết thúc trận đấu.The referee blows the final whistle.
Trọng tài cho trận đấu tiếp tục.The umpire allowed the match to continue.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: The exact English term depends on the sport. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) an arbitrator; an arbiter
Common questions
What does “trọng tài” mean?
(noun) a referee or an umpire
Is “trọng tài” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.