"Το μηδέν."

Translation: Zero.

[Melissa1250]

Query whether "zero" should be an acceptable answer for "Το μηδέν" in addition to "the zero." In English, we would normally just say "zero," unless we are pointing to a specific zero..

[jaye16]

Of course, this could be just "zero" or "the zero" depending on context. In Greek, we do love our articles. :D

[Melissa1250]

Does that mean you will add plain old "zero" as an acceptable answer to "Το μηδέν," because I got it wrong (Strengthening Skills). Thanks! ;-)

[AniOhevYayin]

There's an interesting discussion of when the Greeks thought of or found out about the idea of το μηδέν, "zero," here: https://hsm.stackexchange.com/questions/6072/did-the-ancient-greeks-have-zero-in-their-number-system The Maya people of Mesoamerica independently of the Egyptians etc. had a zero for their astronomical calculations. Human innate curiosity is fascinating.

[Carolyn585216]

Could you add 'nought' as an acceptable answer?

[jaye16]

It has been added. Thank you.