PROPER NOUN
Mai/maɪ̯/May (the month)
Mai is a German proper noun that means May (the month). It is pronounced /maɪ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Maie".
Definitions
1.the fifth month of the year(calendar month)
a.refers to the month in general or events taking place during it
Im Mai blühen viele Blumen.—In May, many flowers bloom.
b.used to indicate a specific date or point in the calendar
Mein Geburtstag ist im Mai.—My birthday is in May.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Mai | die Maie |
| Genitive | des Mai | der Maie |
| Dative | dem Mai | den Maien |
| Accusative | den Mai | die Maie |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mai" mean in English?
- "Mai" means May (the month). It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Mai"?
- "Mai" is pronounced /maɪ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Mai" der, die, or das?
- "Mai" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Mai"?
- The plural of "Mai" is "Maie".
- What part of speech is "Mai"?
- "Mai" is a proper noun in German.
