Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

Mai

Translation (Übersetzung) May
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /maɪ̯/
A1
Nouns
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Tags (Tags)
time noun beginner A1 calendar season
Mai is a masculine noun (der Mai). It is the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. In German, months are not capitalized unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence or are part of a proper noun. The word is of Latin origin, from 'Maius', named after the Roman goddess Maia.

Mai - German Nouns - Mai Meaning - Mai Translation - Mai Nouns Examples

Mai is a German Nouns

Learn Mai meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Mai is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Mai Examples (Beispiele) in English

Mai examples with English translations. See how to use Mai in sentences. Mai example sentences in English below.

Der Mai ist mein Lieblingsmonat.
May is my favorite month.
Expressing preference.
Wir feiern im Mai Geburtstag.
We celebrate birthdays in May.
Talking about events.
Die Blumen blühen im Mai.
The flowers bloom in May.
Describing nature.
Mai hat 31 Tage.
May has 31 days.
Stating facts.
Im Mai ist das Wetter oft schön.
The weather is often nice in May.
Discussing weather.
Der 1. Mai ist ein Feiertag in Deutschland.
May 1st is a holiday in Germany.
Cultural reference.
Sie reist Ende Mai nach Italien.
She is traveling to Italy at the end of May.
Planning travel.
Mai bringt viel Sonnenschein.
May brings a lot of sunshine.
Poetic description.
Im Mai beginnen die Sommerferien in einigen Bundesländern.
Summer holidays start in May in some federal states.
Educational context.
Der Mai ist voller Hoffnung.
May is full of hope.
Emotional expression.

Mai Word Family - Mai Related Words - Mai Family Members

Mai Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Mai word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Mai family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Mai related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Noun (Abgeleitetes Substantiv)
Maiglöckchen
Meaning: lily of the valley
Example: Maiglöckchen blühen im Mai.
Noun
Maikäfer
Meaning: cockchafer
Example: Maikäfer sind im Mai aktiv.
Noun
Maiandacht
Meaning: May devotion
Example: Die Maiandacht findet in der Kirche statt.
Noun

Mai Usage - Mai Collocations - Mai Idioms - Mai Synonyms - Mai Antonyms

Mai Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Mai Collocations (Kollokationen)

Mai collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Mai word combinations and how to use Mai with other words naturally.

im Mai
in May
High frequency
Anfang Mai
beginning of May
High frequency
Ende Mai
end of May
High frequency
Mitte Mai
mid-May
High frequency
Maiwetter
May weather
Medium frequency
Maiglöckchen
lily of the valley
Medium frequency
Maimonat
month of May
Low frequency
Maitag
May day
Low frequency
Maiandacht
May devotion
Low frequency
Maikäfer
cockchafer (May bug)
Medium frequency

Mai Idioms (Redewendungen)

Mai idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Mai with meanings and explanations. Master Mai expressions used in everyday German.

Alles neu macht der Mai.
May makes everything new.
A proverb expressing renewal and fresh beginnings associated with spring.
Mai, Mai, der tut so weh.
May, May, it hurts so much.
A saying referring to unpredictable and sometimes harsh weather in May.
Der Mai ist gekommen.
May has arrived.
A common phrase to announce the start of May, often used in songs and poems.
Mai ist gekommen, die Bäume schlagen aus.
May has come, the trees are budding.
A line from a traditional German song celebrating spring.

Mai Synonyms (Synonyme)

Mai synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Mai and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Mai similar words and their usage.

Wonnemonat
Meaning: month of joy
Medium similarity
Blumenmonat
Meaning: month of flowers
Medium similarity
Frühlingsmonat
Meaning: spring month
Low similarity

Mai Antonyms (Antonyme)

Mai antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Mai. Discover Mai opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

November
Meaning: November
Wintermonat
Meaning: winter month

Mai Semantically Related Words - Mai Contextually Related Words - Mai Thematically Related Words

Mai Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Mai semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Mai. Explore Mai related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Mai contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Frühling Sommer Monat Jahr Blume Wetter Feiertag Urlaub Natur Sonne

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