Yeas Meaning in English

word · lemma: yea

US

ˈjeɪz/, /ˈjis/, /ˈjiz

YAYZ, YEES, YEEZ

UK

jˈeɪz

YAYZ

Definition

'Yeas' are the votes or spoken words meaning 'yes' in a formal vote, especially in meetings, parliaments, or similar settings.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used in formal or official voting situations, often contrasted with 'nays' (no votes). Common phrase: 'All in favor, say yeas.' Rarely used in casual conversation.

• Spanish: afirmativos (votación) - síes (votación)
• Portuguese (BR): votos favoráveis (votação) - sins (votação)
• Portuguese (PT): votos favoráveis (votação) - sins (votação)
• Chinese (Simplified): 赞成票
• Chinese (Traditional): 贊成票
• Hindi: हां (मतदान) - समर्थन (मतदान)
• Arabic: أصوات نعم (تصويت)
• Bengali: হ্যাঁ ভোট - সম্মতি
• Russian: голоса "за"
• Japanese: 賛成票
• Vietnamese: phiếu tán thành - phiếu "đồng ý"
• Korean: 찬성표
• Turkish: evet oyları
• Urdu: ہاں کے ووٹ
• Indonesian: suara setuju - suara "ya"

Example Sentences

The chair asked for yeas and nays.

basic

There were more yeas than nays.

basic

Count the yeas to see if the motion passes.

basic

All the yeas stood up at once when called.

natural

The yeas have it, the bill is approved!

natural

Please record the yeas for the official minutes.

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