May in Norwegian
May in Norwegian is mai, få, kan — May means used to say that something is possible or might happen.
May in Norwegian
mai
The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.
få
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
kan
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
må
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
kan være
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
kanskje
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
What does "May" mean?
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verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
"It may rain later, so bring an umbrella."
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verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
"May I borrow your pen for a moment?"
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verb Used to express a wish or hope.
"May you both have a long and happy life together."
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name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.
"Their wedding is set for the second Saturday in May."
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May in a sentence
- It may rain later, so bring an umbrella.
- She may already know about the surprise party.
- May I borrow your pen for a moment?
- May you both have a long and happy life together.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "May" in Norwegian?
"May" in Norwegian is mai, få, kan. May means: Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
How do you use "May" in a sentence?
Example: "It may rain later, so bring an umbrella." In Norwegian, "May" is mai, få, kan.
Are there other ways to say "May" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 6 translations listed for "May": mai, få, kan, må, kan være, kanskje.
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