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"may" in Dutch

mag
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Summary

The Dutch translation for “may” is mag.

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May mei
may mochten
may mocht

Examples of "may" in use

There are 40 examples of the Dutch word for "may" being used:
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Can I see the room? Mag ik de kamer zien?
Could I have some more? Mag ik wat meer?
Can I come with you? Mag ik met je mee?
I don’t like that man. Ik mag die man niet.
Can I sit here? Mag ik hier zitten?
You shouldn’t eat to excess. Je mag niet te veel eten.
Can I see in the kitchen? Mag ik de keuken zien?
Heaven knows what there was in the bed! De hemel mag weten, wat er in het bed geweest is!
May I have your attention please. Mag ik even uw aandacht?
Can I use your phone? Mag ik uw telefoon gebruiken?

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"may" Practice (28)
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Can I have a bag?,
Can I have a receipt?,
Can I kiss you?,
Can I see in the kitchen?,
Can I see the menu, please?,
Can I use your phone?,
Could I have some more?,
Could I see a menu?,
Heaven knows what there was in the bed!,
May I ask you a question?,
May I have a bottle of juice?,
May I have a bottle of red wine?,
May I have a bottle of white wine?,
May I have a bottle of wine?,
May I have a cup of tea?,
May I have a glass of wine?,
May I have some butter?,
May I have some salt?,
May I have your attention please.,
May I see the room first?
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