может
Translation of может
may
Russian word in Latin letters: mozhet
Meaning of может
Говорит о том, что что-то вероятно, но не точно.
used to say that something is possible but not certain
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Может or можно?
можно
можно = may, it's allowed
Don't mix them up. Permission — «Можно войти?»; possibility — «Может пойти дождь».
Можно мне войти?
May I come in?
Он может не прийти сегодня.
He may not come today.
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It may rain tomorrow.
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Завтра может пойти дождь.
She may be at home now.
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Она сейчас может быть дома.
She may be at home now.
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Она, может, сейчас дома.
может synonyms
What's the difference between может, может быть, возможно, and наверное
Neutral adverb; stands on its own.
More likely than может.
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может meaning: what does it mean?
used to say that something is possible but not certain
может pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
может is pronounced as [ˈmoʐɨt]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
может definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
It may rain tomorrow. Translation: Завтра может пойти дождь.
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