This is the 251st most frequent Afrikaans word.
mei
"Mei" in Afrikaans means "May" (the month).
'Mag' could be confused with 'mei' due to similarity in usage, but 'mei' itself is not used here. It helps illustrate different contexts.
Die leerling mag 'n vraag aan die onderwyser stel.
The student may ask the teacher a question.
Here, 'Mei' is also used to refer to the month it designates.
Ons vier Moedersdag elke jaar in Mei.
We celebrate Mother's Day every year in May.
In this sentence, 'Mei' refers to the fifth month of the year.