German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"May" in German: Mai
der Mai
May in German is der Mai. Say im Mai for in May. The first of May is der Maifeiertag / der 1. Mai.
Garden
Im Mai blühen die ersten Rosen.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Mai
Say it
my
/maɪ/
my. Like English "my"; one syllable.
"May" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Mai | May Month name. | Month name. |
| im Mai | in May Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| Anfang Mai | early May Rough timing. | Rough timing. |
| der 1. Mai | May 1 / Labor Day Public holiday. | Public holiday. |
How to use Mai in real life
- 1Garden
Im Mai blühen die ersten Rosen.
In May the first roses bloom.
Im Mai.
- 2Holiday
Am 1. Mai haben viele frei.
On May 1 many people have the day off.
Public holiday.
- 3Travel
Ende Mai starten die warmen Abende.
At the end of May the warm evenings begin.
Ende Mai.
Mistakes English speakers make with Mai
Incorrect: In Mai ist es mild.
Correct: Im Mai ist es mild.
Use im before month names.
Incorrect: Der May ist grün.
Correct: Der Mai ist grün.
German spelling is Mai.
Good to know
Mai feels like true spring: Maibäume, Spargelzeit, and open-air cafés. The 1. Mai is a public holiday with demos and parties. Dates write 1. Mai with the day first.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a May bike trip
ChatPal
Passt dir Mitte Mai für die Tour?
Does mid-May work for the trip?
You
Ja. Im Mai habe ich endlich Zeit.
Yes. In May I finally have time.
ChatPal
Super. Der Mai bringt längere Abende.
Great. May brings longer evenings.
You
Genau. Mai ist perfekt zum Radfahren.
Exactly. May is perfect for cycling.
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FAQ
Common questions about "May" in German
How do you say May?
Der Mai.
In May?
Im Mai.
May 1?
Der 1. Mai — a public holiday.
Gender?
Masculine: der Mai.
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