Diccionario
Inglés - Alemán

May

meɪ
Extremadamente Común
100 - 200
100 - 200
El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000. Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.

können, Mai, kann, sollen

Significados de May en alemán

können

Ejemplo:
May I come in?
Darf ich reinkommen?
May I ask a question?
Darf ich eine Frage stellen?
Uso: formalContexto: Requesting permission or seeking approval
Nota: This is used to ask for permission or to seek approval in a polite manner.

Mai

Ejemplo:
My birthday is in May.
Mein Geburtstag ist im Mai.
May is a beautiful month.
Mai ist ein schöner Monat.
Uso: formalContexto: Referring to the month of May
Nota: In this context, 'May' refers to the specific month in the calendar.

kann

Ejemplo:
He may be late.
Er kann zu spät kommen.
It may rain tomorrow.
Es kann morgen regnen.
Uso: informalContexto: Expressing possibility or likelihood
Nota: This usage indicates a possibility or likelihood of something happening.

sollen

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

Los sinónimos de May

Can

The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or permission.
Ejemplo: Can I go to the store with you?
Nota: 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.
Ejemplo: I might attend the meeting tomorrow.
Nota: 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.
Ejemplo: Could you please pass me the salt?
Nota: 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.
Ejemplo: Shall we meet at 3 pm?
Nota: 'Shall' is used to make suggestions or offers, while 'may' is primarily used to ask for permission.

Expresiones y frases comunes de May

May I

Used to ask for permission or make a polite request.
Ejemplo: May I borrow your pen?
Nota: 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.
Ejemplo: Since we have some time to spare, we may as well go for a walk.
Nota: 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.
Ejemplo: The distress call 'Mayday! Mayday!' alerted the Coast Guard to their emergency.
Nota: 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.
Ejemplo: Good luck to both teams in the final match. May the best man win!
Nota: 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.
Ejemplo: It's been raining a lot this month, but remember, April showers bring May flowers!
Nota: The phrase 'April showers bring May flowers' is a metaphorical expression, contrasting with the literal use of 'may' as a modal verb.

Expresiones cotidianas (jerga) de May

Mayhem

Mayhem refers to chaos, disorder, or havoc.
Ejemplo: There was absolute mayhem at the concert when the power went out.
Nota: 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.
Ejemplo: Can you pass the mayo for my sandwich, please?
Nota: Mayo is an informal abbreviation for 'mayonnaise'.

Mayday, Mayday

Doubling 'Mayday' is often used humorously or informally to emphasize a problem or issue.
Ejemplo: Mayday, Mayday, we have a problem here!
Nota: 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.
Ejemplo: I have an appointment at the Mayo Clinic next week for a check-up.
Nota: The term 'Mayo Clinic' is unrelated to the original word 'May'.

May - Ejemplos

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?

Gramática de May

May - Auxiliar (Auxiliary) / Verbo modal (Modal)
Lema: may
Conjugaciones
Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): may
Verbo, tiempo pasado (Verb, past tense): might
Sílabas, Separación y Acento
May contiene 1 sílabas: may
Transcripción fonética: ˈmā
may , ˈmā (La sílaba roja es la acentuada)

May - Importancia y frecuencia de uso

El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000.
May: 100 - 200 (Extremadamente Común).
Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.
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