may

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Translation of may into German,

Auxiliary verb

1.

grammar

expresses a possibility or uncertainty
  • It may rain tomorrow.Es könnte morgen regnen.
2.

language

asking for or granting permission
  • You may leave early today.Du darfst heute früher gehen.
3.

politeness

used to make polite requests or offers
  • May I help you with that?Darf ich Ihnen dabei helfen?
4.

prayer

expresses a wish or hope
  • May you have a happy birthday!Mögest du einen schönen Geburtstag haben!

Noun

plant

UK
hawthorn shrub or its white blossom that blooms in late spring
UK
Weißdorn mWeißdornblüte Maiblüte
  • The may bloomed beautifully this spring.Der Weißdorn blühte in diesem Frühjahr prächtig.
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Expressions with may: examples in English and translations in German

ebenso gut können
We may as well leave if the show is over.
möge der Beste gewinnen
Before the race, he said, 'May the best man win.'
möge der Beste gewinnen
Good luck to both teams, may the best win!
wie es der Zufall wollte
As luck may have it, we found the lost keys.
gegebenenfalls
The judge will decide the penalty, as the case may be.
egal was passiert
was auch immer geschieht
I will support you, come what may..

Images of may

  • may: hawthorn shrub or its white blossom that blooms in late spring
    (plant) Weißdorn

Synonyms and analogies of may in English

Examples of may in a sentence

  • The project may be delayed due to weather.
  • May I borrow your pen for a moment?
  • You may use my car while I'm away.
  • May I take your coat?
  • May we join you for lunch?
  • May peace return to the region.
May
meɪ
Noun
1.

calendar

fifth month of the year with 31 days
Mai m
  • May is my favorite month of the year.Mai ist mein Lieblingsmonat des Jahres.
2.

girl forename

female given name often short for Mary
May
  • May received a beautiful gift for her birthday.May bekam zu ihrem Geburtstag ein schönes Geschenk.
3.

spring festival

RareUK
celebration of spring in European traditions
RareUK
Maifest
  • They danced around the maypole during May..Sie tanzten um den Maibaum während des Maifestes.
4.

family line

Rare
surname of English origin
Rare
May
  • The famous author was named John May.Der berühmte Autor hieß John May.

Expressions with May: examples in English and translations in German

Aprilregen bringt Maiblüten
April showers bring May blossoms in our garden.
auf Regen folgt Sonnenschein
Remember, April showers bring May flowers, so stay hopeful during tough times.
Mitte Mai
We planned the garden party for mid-May to enjoy the spring weather..
Cape May
Cape May hosts an annual jazz festival.
Erster Mai
Many countries celebrate First of May as Labor Day.
Verkaufen im Mai und dann weggehen
Many investors follow the 'sell in May, then go away' strategy.

Translations of "may" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
könnenv.

You may distribute the budgets at your own discretion within the department.

Sie können die Budgets innerhalb der Abteilung nach eigenem Ermessen verteilen.

dürfenv.

Guests may move between the gardens at pleasure during the afternoon.

Die Gäste dürfen sich am Nachmittag nach Belieben in den Gärten bewegen.

mögenv.

Mortals may struggle with self-doubt, but they can also inspire others.

Menschen mögen mit Selbstzweifeln kämpfen, können aber auch andere inspirieren.

Noun
derMainm.

Summer flowering bulbs are shipped from mid march to end of may.

Wir versenden das Sommer Sortiment ab Mitte März bis ende Mai.

derWonnemonatnm.

In the merry month of May, the streets filled with laughing children.

Im Wonnemonat Mai füllten sich die Straßen mit lachenden Kindern.

derWeißdornnm.

Hawthorn may also interact with certain medications, such as blood pressure drugs.

Weißdorn kann auch mit bestimmten Medikamenten, wie z. B. Blutdruck Medikamente interagieren.

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may: Examples and translations in context

Investing in reinforced concrete may lead to long-term savings on repairs.

In Stahlbeton zu investieren kann langfristig zu Einsparungen bei Reparaturen führen.

During the discussion, one loud opinion may crowd out genuine debate.

Während der Diskussion kann eine laute Meinung die ernsthafte Debatte übertönen.

The medication may make it harder for you to move your bowels.

Das Medikament kann es dir erschweren, Stuhlgang zu haben.

Losing a game may push down the team's morale significantly.

Ein Spiel zu verlieren kann die Moral des Teams erheblich drücken.

Travelers in confined spaces may experience discomfort or anxiety during flights.

Reisende können in beengten Räumen während Flügen Unbehagen oder Angstzustände erleben.

To correct market failure, policymakers may introduce regulations or subsidies.

Um Marktversagen zu korrigieren, können Politiker Regulierungen oder Subventionen einführen.

Time constraints may crowd out time for personal reflection and growth.

Zeitdruck kann die Zeit für persönliche Reflexion und Wachstum verdrängen.

You may answer these questions at your leisure over the next week.

Sie können diese Fragen in Ruhe im Laufe der nächsten Woche beantworten.

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