Ordbog
Engelsk - Tysk

May

meɪ
Ekstremt Almindelig
100 - 200
100 - 200
Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000. Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.

können, Mai, kann, sollen

Betydninger af May på tysk

können

Eksempel:
May I come in?
Darf ich reinkommen?
May I ask a question?
Darf ich eine Frage stellen?
Brug: formalSammenhæng: Requesting permission or seeking approval
Bemærk: This is used to ask for permission or to seek approval in a polite manner.

Mai

Eksempel:
My birthday is in May.
Mein Geburtstag ist im Mai.
May is a beautiful month.
Mai ist ein schöner Monat.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: Referring to the month of May
Bemærk: In this context, 'May' refers to the specific month in the calendar.

kann

Eksempel:
He may be late.
Er kann zu spät kommen.
It may rain tomorrow.
Es kann morgen regnen.
Brug: informalSammenhæng: Expressing possibility or likelihood
Bemærk: This usage indicates a possibility or likelihood of something happening.

sollen

Eksempel:
You may finish your homework now.
Du sollst jetzt deine Hausaufgaben beenden.
She may leave early today.
Sie soll heute früh gehen dürfen.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: Expressing permission or allowance
Bemærk: This usage indicates giving permission or allowance for a specific action.

Synonymer for May

Can

The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or permission.
Eksempel: Can I go to the store with you?
Bemærk: While 'may' is often used to ask for permission, 'can' is more informal and is used to express ability or possibility.

Might

'Might' is a modal verb used to indicate a possibility or a suggestion.
Eksempel: I might attend the meeting tomorrow.
Bemærk: While 'may' and 'might' are both used to express possibility, 'might' is considered more tentative or uncertain.

Could

'Could' is a modal verb used to make polite requests or to express possibility or ability.
Eksempel: Could you please pass me the salt?
Bemærk: Similar to 'can', 'could' is used to ask for permission or to indicate ability, but it is more polite and formal.

Shall

'Shall' is a modal verb used to make suggestions, offer assistance, or to ask for advice or opinions.
Eksempel: Shall we meet at 3 pm?
Bemærk: 'Shall' is used to make suggestions or offers, while 'may' is primarily used to ask for permission.

Mays udtryk og almindelige sætninger

May I

Used to ask for permission or make a polite request.
Eksempel: May I borrow your pen?
Bemærk: The phrase 'May I' is a polite form of asking permission, different from just using 'May' which is a modal verb indicating possibility or permission.

May as well

Indicates that doing something is just as good as doing nothing, implying a lack of better options.
Eksempel: Since we have some time to spare, we may as well go for a walk.
Bemærk: The phrase 'may as well' suggests a sense of inevitability or practicality, different from the standalone 'may' which expresses possibility or permission.

Mayday

A distress signal used in radio communication to indicate a life-threatening emergency.
Eksempel: The distress call 'Mayday! Mayday!' alerted the Coast Guard to their emergency.
Bemærk: The term 'Mayday' is a specific distress signal used in emergencies, different from the general use of 'may' as a modal verb.

May the best man win

An expression used to wish good luck to all parties involved and to express the hope that the most deserving person will succeed.
Eksempel: Good luck to both teams in the final match. May the best man win!
Bemærk: The phrase 'May the best man win' is a wish for success and fairness, distinct from the modal verb 'may' indicating possibility or permission.

April showers bring May flowers

A proverbial phrase meaning that difficult or unpleasant events can lead to positive outcomes.
Eksempel: It's been raining a lot this month, but remember, April showers bring May flowers!
Bemærk: The phrase 'April showers bring May flowers' is a metaphorical expression, contrasting with the literal use of 'may' as a modal verb.

Mays dagligdags (slang) udtryk

Mayhem

Mayhem refers to chaos, disorder, or havoc.
Eksempel: There was absolute mayhem at the concert when the power went out.
Bemærk: Mayhem is more intense and dramatic than the original word 'May'.

Mayo

Mayo is a shortened form of 'mayonnaise', a popular condiment used in sandwiches and salads.
Eksempel: Can you pass the mayo for my sandwich, please?
Bemærk: Mayo is an informal abbreviation for 'mayonnaise'.

Mayday, Mayday

Doubling 'Mayday' is often used humorously or informally to emphasize a problem or issue.
Eksempel: Mayday, Mayday, we have a problem here!
Bemærk: The repetition of 'Mayday' adds emphasis and can indicate a less serious situation than a real distress call.

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is a well-known medical research and treatment institution in the United States.
Eksempel: I have an appointment at the Mayo Clinic next week for a check-up.
Bemærk: The term 'Mayo Clinic' is unrelated to the original word 'May'.

May - Eksempler

I may go to the party tonight.
Ich darf heute Abend zur Party gehen.
May I borrow your pen?
Darf ich deinen Stift ausleihen?
She may be late for the meeting.
Sie könnte zu spät zum Meeting kommen.
May we have some more bread, please?
Dürfen wir bitte noch etwas Brot haben?

Mays grammatik

May - Hjælpeverbum (Auxiliary) / Modalverbum (Modal)
Opslagsform: may
Bøjninger
Verbum, grundform (Verb, base form): may
Verbum, datid (Verb, past tense): might
Stavelser, Opdeling og Betoning
May indeholder 1 stavelser: may
Fonetisk transkription: ˈmā
may , ˈmā (Den røde stavelse er trykbetonet)

May - Betydning og brugsfrekvens

Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000.
May: 100 - 200 (Ekstremt Almindelig).
Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.
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