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How do you say "zero" in Greek?
μηδέν
midhen
In Greek, "zero" is μηδέν.
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Pronunciation
Say mee-DHEHN with stress on the second syllable, from ancient Greek meaning nothing.
Writing and usage
Uses mu (μ), iota (ι), delta (δ), epsilon (ε), nu (ν), with accent on the epsilon.
Example sentence
Μηδέν σημαίνει καμία ποσότητα.
Zero means no quantity.
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How to remember μηδέν
Miden meant nothing to the ancients, and this evolved into the concept of zero.
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Questions about μηδέν
How do you say "zero" in Greek?
In Greek, "zero" is μηδέν. It is a noun.
How is μηδέν written in Greek?
Uses mu (μ), iota (ι), delta (δ), epsilon (ε), nu (ν), with accent on the epsilon.
How is μηδέν used in a sentence?
Use μηδέν as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Μηδέν σημαίνει καμία ποσότητα. (Zero means no quantity.).
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