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Mai in English: May (मई)
May
Hindi (Devanagari)
मई
Hindi (English letters)
mai
मई (mai) can be expressed as “May” in English. For example: “In May Delhi gets very hot.”
“mai” kehna ho, to English mein “May” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Heat
In May Delhi gets very hot.
मई में दिल्ली बहुत गर्म होती है।
mai mein Dilli bahut garam hoti hai.
How to pronounce “May”
Say it in English
may
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
May: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| May | मई mai The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| In May Delhi gets very hot. | मई में दिल्ली बहुत गर्म होती है। mai mein Dilli bahut garam hoti hai. Heat | Heat |
| We'll go to the hills in May. | हम मई में पहाड़ों जाएँगे। hum mai mein pahadon jaayenge. Holiday | Holiday |
“May” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “In May Delhi gets very hot.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
How to use “May” in English sentences
1. Heat
In May Delhi gets very hot.
मई में दिल्ली बहुत गर्म होती है।
mai mein Dilli bahut garam hoti hai.
2. Holiday
We'll go to the hills in May.
हम मई में पहाड़ों जाएँगे।
hum mai mein pahadon jaayenge.
3. Office
Will you take leave in May?
क्या आप मई में अवकाश लेंगे?
kya aap mai mein avkaash lenge?
Common mistakes with “May”
Instead of
We will to go to the hills in May.
Say this
We'll go to the hills in May.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Will to you take leave in May?
Say this
Will you take leave in May?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Booking summer leave
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Which May date is free?
Show Hindi meaning
मई की कौन-सी तारीख खाली है?
mai ki kaun-si taarikh khaali hai?
You
Around the twentieth of May is fine.
Show Hindi meaning
बीस मई के आसपास ठीक है।
bees mai ke aaspaas theek hai.
Partner
Grab train tickets early in May.
Show Hindi meaning
मई में ट्रेन टिकट जल्दी लो।
mai mein train tikat jaldi lo.
You
Yes — I'll do the May booking today itself.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मई वाली बुकिंग आज ही करता हूँ।
haan, mai vaali booking aaj hi karta hoon.
Your turn: use “May”
Say this in English: हम मई में पहाड़ों जाएँगे। (hum mai mein pahadon jaayenge.)
Reveal sample answer
We'll go to the hills in May.
हम मई में पहाड़ों जाएँगे।
hum mai mein pahadon jaayenge.
Compare your word order with “We'll go to the hills in May.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “May” in English
Mai ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मई (mai) can be expressed as “May” in English. For example: “In May Delhi gets very hot.”
What does “May” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “May” means मई (mai). The sentence “In May Delhi gets very hot.” shows it in context.
How do I use “May” in a sentence?
We'll go to the hills in May. Hindi meaning: हम मई में पहाड़ों जाएँगे। (hum mai mein pahadon jaayenge.). “May” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “In May Delhi gets very hot.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “May”?
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
