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nay

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/neɪ/ · nay

a formal or literary way of saying 'no'.

Meanings

adverbformal

a formal or literary way of saying 'no'.

نہ کہنے کا ایک رسمی یا ادبی طریقہ۔

نہ

nah

Synonyms

nonotneverنہیںنہکبھی نہیں

Antonyms

yesaffirmativeجی ہاںہاں

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

nay-sayer:'Nay-sayer' refers to a person who habitually expresses negative opinions.

See Also

💡 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.