daværende

Daværende is a Danish word that translates to "then-current" or "then-existing" in English. It is used as an adjective to refer to a person, place, or situation that was in existence or held a particular role at a specific point in the past. The word is derived from the present tense of the verb "dave," meaning "to be" or "to exist."

The primary function of daværende is to provide temporal context. It allows speakers and writers to distinguish between a person or entity in their current state and their state at a past moment. For example, one might refer to "den daværende statsminister" (the then-current prime minister) to specify who held the office at a particular historical juncture, as opposed to the prime minister at the present time.

Daværende can modify nouns referring to people, positions, organizations, or even abstract concepts. It is often used in historical accounts, biographies, and discussions of past events where clarity regarding the temporal context is important. The word is typically placed before the noun it modifies. It is a common and useful term in Danish for precise historical and temporal referencing.