dva
[ˈdva]
In Czech, the English phrase "two" is expressed as dva. Wiktionary also lists dvě and dvoje.
Meaning: cardinal number 2 (num)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| dva | [ˈdva] (narrow) | |
| dvě | [ˈdvjɛ] (narrow) | |
| dvoje | [ˈdvojɛ] (narrow) | collective |
The word is used as a cardinal number to count objects.
Which one should you use?
The choice between forms depends on the gender of the noun: use dva for masculine inanimate or neuter nouns, and for masculine animate nouns in the nominative case. Use dvě specifically when the noun being counted is of the feminine gender. The form dvoje is a collective form.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When counting, the form must agree with the noun's gender. Use dva for masculine inanimate, neuter or masculine animate (nominative) nouns. Use dvě for feminine nouns. Additionally, the noun dvojka is used when referring to the specific digit or figure 2 or to the grade '2' in the Czech school grading system.
Did you know?
- In the Czech school system, the grade dvojka is actually a very good mark, representing the second-highest possible grade.
- The term dvojka is colloquially used to refer to a 2-liter bottle of soda or a specific size of a drink.
- The word dva descends from the Proto-Indo-European root *dwóh₁, making it a distant relative of the English word 'two'.
Examples in context
- On má dva psy.He has two dogs.This example shows how to use dva when counting masculine animate nouns like dogs.Tatoeba #4740813 by aldar, translation #295971 by CK
- Prší už dva dny.It's been raining for two days now.This sentence demonstrates using dva to indicate a duration of time.Tatoeba #8235092 by Ergulis, translation #8234823 by meshbags
- Asi za dva týdny.In about two weeks.This example illustrates the use of dva when referring to a period of weeks.Tatoeba #3489741 by nueby, translation #64829 by TRANG
- Vítám Vás v našem obchodě. Máme dva kusy zboží ve slevě.Welcome to our store. We have two items on sale.
- Můžu dostat dva kusy chleba, prosím?Can I have two pieces of bread, please?
- Ráda bych si objednala dva kusy dámských košil.I would like to order two pieces of women's shirts.
- Sešli jsme se až večer. Bylo nás dvě.We met in the evening. There were two of us.
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Example conversation
Jana and Lukáš are ordering drinks at a cafe.
- JanaDáme si dva kofte, prosím.We will have two colas, please.
- LukášTo je v pořádku.That is fine.
- JanaA k tomu dva zákusky.And two desserts with that.
- LukášDobře, hned je přinesu.Okay, I will bring them right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “two” translations and entries dva, dvě, dvoje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dva, dvoje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
