This is the 34th most frequent Icelandic word.
má
"Má" in Icelandic means "may" or "is allowed to."
Here, 'má' is used to ask for permission, similar to 'may' in English.
Má ég fara á veitingastað?
May I go to the restaurant?
In this case, 'má' expresses permission or allowance.
Hún má borða kökuna.
She is allowed to eat the cake.
In this sentence, 'má' indicates possibility or something that is likely to occur.