mai

This is the 103rd most frequent Catalan word.


mai

"Mai" means "never" in English.


Here, 'mai' is used with 'no' to express a strong negation in reference to time, meaning 'never'.

Mai no he anat a França.

I have never been to France.


In this sentence, 'mai' is used in a hypothetical or conditional context to mean 'ever'.

Si mai tens algun dubte, truca'm.

If you ever have any doubt, call me.


'Mai' is again used for emphasis in a negation context, highlighting the impossibility of the action.

No diria això mai en la vida.

I would never say that in my life.