How do you say "zero" in Greek?

In Greek, "zero" is μηδέν (midhen). It is a adjective.

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μηδέν (romanisation: midhen) is written using the Greek alphabet.

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Questions about μηδέν

How do you pronounce μηδέν?

μηδέν is romanised as midhen in Greek. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is μηδέν written in Greek?

μηδέν is written using the Greek alphabet. The romanisation is midhen. Learning to read the Greek alphabet takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is μηδέν formal or casual?

μηδέν is a common adjective used in everyday Greek speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Greek language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.