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nay in Italian

nay in Italian is anzi, o per meglio dire — nay means an old-fashioned or formal way to say "no.".

nay in Italian

anzi
adv
(archaic, otherwise, jocular) Or rather, or should I say; moreover (introducing a stronger and more appropriate expression than the preceding one). [from 16th c.]
o per meglio dire
adv
(archaic, otherwise, jocular) Or rather, or should I say; moreover (introducing a stronger and more appropriate expression than the preceding one). [from 16th c.]

What does "nay" mean?

  1. adv An old-fashioned or formal way to say "no."
    "Nay, I will not agree to those terms."
  2. noun A vote against a proposal.
    "The nays outnumbered the ayes, so the motion failed."
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nay in a sentence

  • Nay, I will not agree to those terms.
  • The nays outnumbered the ayes, so the motion failed.

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What is "nay" in Italian?

"nay" in Italian is anzi, o per meglio dire. nay means: An old-fashioned or formal way to say "no."

How do you use "nay" in a sentence?

Example: "Nay, I will not agree to those terms." In Italian, "nay" is anzi, o per meglio dire.

Are there other ways to say "nay" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "nay": anzi, o per meglio dire.

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