/meɪ/

• 1  modal v. [possibility] ahal izan, litekeena izan

  the coast may be seen on clear days: itsasertza ikus daiteke egun garbietan

  it may rain: litekeena da euria egitea

  he may have missed his train: agian trena galdu du

  he may have decided not to come: ez etortzea erabakiko zuen agian

• 2  modal v. [permission] ahal izan, baimena izan

  may I come in?: sar naiteke?

  you may stay in the US even if your visa has expired: Estatu Batuetan gera zaitezke, bisa iraungita ere

  if I may say so: esatea zilegi bazait

• 3  modal v. [wish] ahal

  may the devil take you!: deabruak eramango ahal hau!

  may you have a Happy New Year!: urte berri ona izan dezazula!

  may she rest in peace: goian bego

• 4  modal v. (in concessive clauses) izan

  she may be pretty, but she's evil: neska polita da, baina gaiztoa

  it may be cheap, but it's good: merkea izan arren ona da