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
(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
(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?
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adv An old-fashioned or formal way to say "no."
"Nay, I will not agree to those terms."
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noun A vote against a proposal.
"Recently senators could fax in their yeas or nays to the committee chairman."
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nay in a sentence
- Nay, I will not agree to those terms.
- Recently senators could fax in their yeas or nays to the committee chairman.
- I vote nay, even though the motion is popular, because I would rather be right than popular.
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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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