κενό
kenó
The Greek word for void is κενό (kenó).
κενό is a verb meaning to make something invalid or worthless.
Meaning: to make invalid or worthless (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
kenó
Did you know?
- The word κενό is the root of the English word 'kenosis', which describes the act of emptying oneself in a theological context.
- The phrase κενό μυαλό literally translates to 'empty mind', but it is used colloquially to describe someone who is perceived as foolish.
- The word κενό describes both a legal void and a physical vacuum. In physics, the 'vacuum of space' is referred to as το κενό του διαστήματος.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry κενό, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.