English–German

“may” in German

German

Alsodürfen

Pronunciation

IPA/maɪ̯/

Example

Wir fahren im Mai ans Meer.

We're going to the seaside in May.

Illustration for Mai (may)

How to say “may” in German

“May” in German is Mai.

A bright late-spring page on a calendar, opening a season of green landscapes and outdoor plans.

Full entry for Mai: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Mai

Am 1. Mai sind viele Geschäfte geschlossen.

On May 1, many shops are closed.

Tips for using Mai

  • Anfang Mai and Ende Mai usually appear without an article, unlike the fixed phrase im Mai for a time during the month.

Other German words for “may”

Du darfst hier rauchen.

You may smoke here.

Related English words

“may” in other languages