Meanings
a formal or literary way of saying 'no'.
نہ کہنے کا ایک رسمی یا ادبی طریقہ۔
نہ
nah
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- nay vote
- nay say
Example Sentences
When asked if he would participate, he replied 'nay'.
جب اس سے پوچھا گیا کہ کیا وہ شرکت کرے گا، تو اس نے جواب دیا 'نہ'。
Jab is se poocha gaya keh kya woh shirkat karega, tou us ne jawab diya 'nah'.
'Nay,' she said, 'I will not accept that offer.'
'نہ'، اس نے کہا، 'میں اس پیشکش کو قبول نہیں کروں گی۔'
'Nah', us ne kaha, 'main is peshkash ko qabool nahi karongi.'
His answer was a resounding 'nay' to the proposal.
اس کا جواب اس تجویز کے لئے ایک زور دار 'نہ' تھا۔
Us ka jawab is tajweez ke liye aik zor daar 'nah' tha.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'nay' as a horse neighing its way out of a commitment.
Picture a horse shaking its head to say no.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "nā" — not any, no
First known use: 14th century
The word 'nay' has been used in English since the 14th century, typically as a formal or poetic way to express negation.