may jelentése

may jelentése: modal verb

1 A2 lehet (, hogy) (megtörténhet)

We may go to France later this year.

I may see you tomorrow - it depends on when we leave.

The cause of the accident may never be discovered.

2 B1 lehet (, hogy) (igaz lehet)

There may be other problems that we don't know about.

I think I may be getting a cold.

3 B1 -hat, -het (engedély kérése, adása) (formal)

May I be excused, please?

"May I help myself to some more food?" "Yes, of course."

You may begin.

Hi, my name's Tiffany. How may I help you?

may jelentése – kifejezések:

may as well B2 akár ... (nincs jobb teendő)

We may as well start the meeting - the others will be here soon.

If the shops are closed, we may as well go home.

may as well do sth C1 akár ... (nem ront a helyzeten)

If we're not waiting for Karen, we might as well go now.

may have B2 lehet hogy (feltételes múlt/jövő kifejezése)

The explosion may have been caused by a faulty electrical connection.

That may not have been Mike's brother you met - I think his cousin is staying with him at the moment.

Helen may have already left by the time you arrive.

Igeidők, igemódok – Valószínűség, esély – Engedés, tiltás – Vélemény kifejezése