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Why is nil used instead of zero in soccer?

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∙ 13y ago
Updated: 10/26/2022

Nil comes from the word "Nihil" which is Latin for nothing. Nil is used more than "zero" or "nothing" in soccer because Latin is more widely used than American English.

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What does mil mean in soccer They say 1 mil in the half I know its zero But why do they say that?

It's actually nil and it means zero.


What is zero called in soccer?

Means that one team didn't score any goal.


What is the meaning of the word nil?

The definition of the word nil is nothing or worthless. In a sentence it is used like this: His bank account is worth nil. It just means his account is worthless.


How do you say nil in french?

"nul" means of no value, worth nothing, with a worth of zero. "c'est nul" = that's rubbish. In football ('soccer' for Americans): a draw = un match nul.


What is the British Word for Zero?

nil


What is the popular name of zero?

Nil.


What did the English call zero before adopting the word zero?

Nil


What is the other popular name of zero?

Nil.


How much width of river nil?

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Another name for zero?

Nought Nil


What does nil mean in regulations?

It means zero.


How much is nil worth in spades?

In the card game of spades, nil is worth zero points.

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