Nays Meaning in English
word · lemma: nay
ˈneɪz
NAYZ
nˈeɪz
NAYZ
Definição
"Nays" are the votes or voices against a proposal, often used when people are asked to approve or reject something, especially in formal meetings or government.
Uso & Nuances
"Nays" is formal and used mainly in voting contexts, especially in official meetings, assemblies, or legislatures. Opposite of "ayes" (votes in favor). Not common in casual conversation; use "no votes" or "against" in everyday English.
Spanish: votos en contra - negativosPortuguese (BR): votos contrários - votos negativosPortuguese (PT): votos contra - votos negativosChinese (Simplified): 反对票Chinese (Traditional): 反對票Hindi: नकारात्मक वोट - ना (मतदान)Arabic: أصوات الرفض - الأصوات السلبيةBengali: না ভোট - বিরোধী ভোটRussian: против (голоса) - отклоненияJapanese: 反対票Vietnamese: phiếu chống - phiếu phản đốiKorean: 반대표Turkish: hayır oylarıUrdu: مخالفت کے ووٹ - نا منظور کرنے والے ووٹIndonesian: phiếu không tán thành - phiếu phản đối
Frases de Exemplo
The chairman asked for all the nays to raise their hands.
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There were five nays on the final vote.
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The nays did not win this time.
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After the discussion, the nays were much louder than the ayes.
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He listened for the nays before announcing the decision.
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Don’t be afraid to join the nays if you truly disagree.
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