Greek-English translations for μάταιος

• futile
  Such a fight would be both futile and ridiculous. Ένας τέτοιος αγώνας θα ήταν τόσο μάταιος όσο και γελοίος.
• useless
  This fork has prongs that are bent. Its useless now.
  I think its useless to keep this discussion going. Its like talking to a wall.
  I tried my best to make him quit smoking, but my efforts were useless. He now smokes six packs a day.
• vain
  This death must not be in vain. Αυτός ο θάνατος δεν πρέπει να είναι μάταιος.
  Don't let his death be in vain'. Μην αφήσετε τον θάνατό του να αποβεί μάταιος".
  vain toil; a vain attempt