Saïs

[sey-is]

noun

1. an ancient city in N Egypt, on the Nile delta: an ancient capital of Lower Egypt.

Saïs

/ ˈseɪɪs /

noun

1. (in ancient Egypt) a city in the W Nile delta; the royal capital of the 24th dynasty (about 730–715 _bc ) and the 26th dynasty (about 664–525 _bc )

Example Sentences

"But I'm not satisfied. There's more to do," she sais.

From BBC

"If the novelty fades during that time, then you'll know that shopping for the product gives you more pleasure than owning it," sais Mockford.

From Salon

“It is difficult. All the stuff that’s going on back home has just, it’s affected everybody’s lives,” Len sais.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps your dear great-aunt knitted one for you à la A Christmas Story, and although it’s not your style, it does have a certain je ne sais quoi that comes with the earnestness in production and then irony in wearing.

From Slate

Figures obtained by BBC News NI showed that SAIs have been steadily increasing in recent years, with more than 2,600 reported between 2019 and 2023.

From BBC