How is the word может translated from Russian to English

English translation
may
verb

Служит для указания на возможность чего-либо.

Used to say something is possible.

Examples with “может”

See how the word “может” is used in sentences

  • Позже вечером может пойти дождь. — It may rain later tonight.

  • Можно взять твою ручку? — May I borrow your pen?

  • Мы переезжаем в мае. — We are moving in May.

  • Некоторые гости могут приехать раньше. — Some guests may arrive early.

  • Студентам можно пользоваться библиотекой до девяти. — Students may use the library until nine.

  • Май здесь самый тёплый месяц. — May is the warmest month here.

  • Это может быть не лучший момент. — This may not be the best moment.

  • Тебе можно выйти из-за стола. — You may leave the table now.

  • Курс начинается в начале мая? — Does the course start in early May?

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