May in Russian
May in Russian is май, Ма́йя, боя́рышник — May means used to say that something is possible or might happen.
May in Russian
май
Pronounced: may
The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.
Ма́йя
Pronounced: Mayya
A en given name, usually pet name for Mary and Margaret, reinforced by the month and plant meaning.
боя́рышник
Pronounced: boyaryshnik
The hawthorn bush or its blossoms.
мочь
Pronounced: moch
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
мо́жно
Pronounced: mozhno
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
мочь
Pronounced: moch
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
мо́жет быть
Pronounced: mozhet byt
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
да
Pronounced: da
(subjunctive present, defective, chiefly, poetic) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]
да бу́дет
Pronounced: da budet
(subjunctive present, defective, chiefly, poetic) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th 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?
- You may leave the table once you have finished your dinner.
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What is "May" in Russian?
"May" in Russian is май, Ма́йя, боя́рышник. May means: Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
How do you pronounce май?
"May" in Russian is май, pronounced "may".
How do you use "May" in a sentence?
Example: "It may rain later, so bring an umbrella." In Russian, "May" is май, Ма́йя, боя́рышник.
Are there other ways to say "May" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 8 translations listed for "May": май, Ма́йя, боя́рышник, мочь, мо́жно, мо́жет быть.
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