Ordbok
Engelsk - Tysk
May
meɪ
Ekstremt Vanlig
100 - 200
100 - 200
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000. Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000. Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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Betydninger av May på tysk
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Eksempel:
May I come in?
Darf ich reinkommen?
May I ask a question?
Darf ich eine Frage stellen?
Bruk: formalKontekst: Requesting permission or seeking approval
Merk: 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.
Bruk: formalKontekst: Referring to the month of May
Merk: In this context, 'May' refers to the specific month in the calendar.
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Eksempel:
He may be late.
Er kann zu spät kommen.
It may rain tomorrow.
Es kann morgen regnen.
Bruk: informalKontekst: Expressing possibility or likelihood
Merk: This usage indicates a possibility or likelihood of something happening.
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Eksempel:
You may finish your homework now.
Du sollst jetzt deine Hausaufgaben beenden.
She may leave early today.
Sie soll heute früh gehen dürfen.
Bruk: formalKontekst: Expressing permission or allowance
Merk: 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?
Merk: 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.
Merk: 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?
Merk: 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?
Merk: 'Shall' is used to make suggestions or offers, while 'may' is primarily used to ask for permission.
Mays uttrykk og vanlige setninger
May I
Used to ask for permission or make a polite request.
Eksempel: May I borrow your pen?
Merk: 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.
Merk: 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.
Merk: 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!
Merk: 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!
Merk: The phrase 'April showers bring May flowers' is a metaphorical expression, contrasting with the literal use of 'may' as a modal verb.
Mays hverdags (slang) uttrykk
Mayhem
Mayhem refers to chaos, disorder, or havoc.
Eksempel: There was absolute mayhem at the concert when the power went out.
Merk: 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?
Merk: 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!
Merk: 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.
Merk: 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 grammatikk
May - Hjelpeverb (Auxiliary) / Modalt verb (Modal)
Oppslagsord: may
Bøyinger
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): may
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): might
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
May inneholder 1 stavelser: may
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈmā
may , ˈmā (Den røde stavelsen er betont)
May - Betydning og bruksfrekvens
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000.
May: 100 - 200 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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