Mayday: meaning, definitions and examples
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mayday
[ หmeษชdeษช ]
emergency signal
Mayday is an internationally recognized distress signal used primarily in emergency situations at sea or in the air. It is derived from the French term 'm'aider,' meaning 'help me.' When repeated three times, it indicates an urgent operational need for help.
Synonyms
call for help, distress signal, emergency signal
Examples of usage
- The pilot declared a mayday after engine failure.
- She sent out a mayday signal from her distress beacon.
- The crew initiated a mayday call to alert nearby ships.
- During the storm, the captain transmitted a mayday message.
- The rescue team responded to the mayday from the stranded boat.
Translations
Translations of the word "mayday" in other languages:
๐ต๐น maio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคกเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Mayday
๐ฎ๐ฉ mayday
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตะนะดะตะน
๐ต๐ฑ mayday
๐ฏ๐ต ใกใผใใผ
๐ซ๐ท mayday
๐ช๐ธ mayday
๐น๐ท mayday
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉ์ด๋ฐ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงูุฏุงู
๐จ๐ฟ mayday
๐ธ๐ฐ mayday
๐จ๐ณ ๆข ๅพท
๐ธ๐ฎ mayday
๐ฎ๐ธ mayday
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตะนะดะตะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mayday
๐ฒ๐ฝ mayday
Etymology
The term 'mayday' originates from the early 1920s when it was adopted as the standard international distress signal. It is derived from the French phrase 'venez m'aider,' which translates to 'come help me.' The use of 'mayday' as an emergency signal was officially recognized in 1927 by the International Radiotelegraph Convention. The repetition of the word three times (i.e., 'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday') is a way to indicate the urgency and seriousness of the situation, ensuring that the message is understood clearly. The use of 'mayday' has since become commonplace in aviation and maritime contexts, symbolizing dire emergencies where swift rescue is required.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,487, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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