Nays Meaning in English
word · lemma: nay
ˈneɪz
NAYZ
nˈeɪz
NAYZ
Definition
"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.
Usage & 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
Example Sentences
The chairman asked for all the nays to raise their hands.
basic
There were five nays on the final vote.
basic
The nays did not win this time.
basic
After the discussion, the nays were much louder than the ayes.
natural
He listened for the nays before announcing the decision.
natural
Don’t be afraid to join the nays if you truly disagree.
natural