LEARNit Dictionary

may

modal verb
A2
OPAL
OPAL
1
A2
used to say that something is possible
ممکن است, احتمال دارد, امکان دارد
2
B1
used to ask for or give permission
اجازه داشتن, اجازه هست, توانستن
May I come in?
You may come in if you wish.
3
B2
used when admitting that something is true before introducing another point, argument, etc.
ممکن است, شاید
They may be well-meaning, but they are wrong.
4
used as a polite way of making a comment, asking a question, etc.
ممکن است, می‌تواند باشد, شاید
You look lovely, if I may say so.
May I ask why you took that decision?
If I may just add one thing…
5
used to express wishes and hopes
ای کاش, باشد که
May she rest in peace.
Business has been thriving in the past year. Long may it continue to do so.
6
used to say what the purpose of something is
می‌تواند
There is a need for more resources so that all children may have a decent education.
noun
1
the white or pink flowers of the hawthorn
گل زالزالک, شکوفه زالزالک