må — meaning in English

English meaning

• may verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.

Senses

må is used for these senses in English:

• have to Must; need to; to be urged to; to be required to; indicates obligation.
• may (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]

may — full definition

1. verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
2. verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
3. verb Used to express a wish or hope.
4. name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.

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