May in Swedish
May in Swedish is maj, blomstermånad, Maj — May means used to say that something is possible or might happen.
May in Swedish
maj
The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.
blomstermånad
The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.
Maj
A en given name, usually pet name for Mary and Margaret, reinforced by the month and plant meaning.
May
A en given name, usually pet name for Mary and Margaret, reinforced by the month and plant meaning.
kunna
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
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) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
kan
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
kanske
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
må
(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?
- May you both have a long and happy life together.
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What is "May" in Swedish?
"May" in Swedish is maj, blomstermånad, Maj. 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 Swedish, "May" is maj, blomstermånad, Maj.
Are there other ways to say "May" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 9 translations listed for "May": maj, blomstermånad, Maj, May, kunna, få.
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