May (en. May)
mai
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Used to express possibility or permission.
There are times we need permission.
May mga pagkakataon na kailangan natin ng pahintulot.
Involves a condition or situation that may occur.
There are effects from his decision.
May mga epekto ang kanyang desisyon.
adverb
Provides information about the possibility or existence of something.
There are people helping those in need.
May mga tao na tumutulong sa mga nangangailangan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
There is a reason
Indicates that there is sufficient reason for an action.
May dahilan
There is a chance
There is a possibility for something to happen.
May pagkakataon
Related Words
can
Another form of 'may' that uses 'n' when followed by a word that starts with a vowel.
maari
Slang Meanings
you know
Is there another way, you know.
May pa bang ibang paraan, alam mo na.
there is
Is there anyone here? They have a guest.
May tao ba dito? Meron silang bisita.
possibility
There is a possibility that it will rain later.
May posibilidad na umulan mamaya.
wet
That's already wet, don't touch it.
May basa na 'yun, huwag mo nang galawin.
lots of
There were lots of people at the concert earlier.
May andaming tao sa concert kanina.