രണ്ട്
raṇṭŭ/ɾɐɳɖɨ/
The word for "two" in Malayalam is രണ്ട് (raṇṭŭ). Wiktionary also lists രണ്ടു (raṇṭu).
Meaning: cardinal number 2 (num)
Ways to say it
| Malayalam | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| രണ്ട് | raṇṭŭ | /ɾɐɳɖɨ/ |
| രണ്ടു | raṇṭu |
This is the cardinal number 2.
Which one should you use?
The form രണ്ട് is used when the number stands alone or is used in a formal counting context. The form രണ്ടു is more commonly used in spoken language, particularly when the number precedes a noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a sentence, use രണ്ട് for formal counting or when the number is isolated. Use രണ്ടു more frequently when you are placing the number directly before a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
raṇṭŭ
Did you know?
- The word രണ്ട് is one of the very few native Malayalam words that start with the letter 'r'. Almost every other word in the language beginning with this sound is a loanword from another language.
- The word രണ്ട് shares a deep ancestral root with the Proto-Dravidian word *iraṇṭu, linking it to ancient languages spoken across Southern India thousands of years ago.
- In certain traditional contexts, using the formal രണ്ട് instead of the spoken രണ്ടു can signal a shift from a casual conversation to a formal announcement or a legal statement.
Examples in context
- അത് പൊട്ടി രണ്ടു കഷണമായിപ്പോയി.It broke into two pieces.This sentence shows how to use രണ്ടു when describing something broken into pieces.Tatoeba #7896042 by lonewolfie, translation #7895930 by maaster
- അയാൾ മാസത്തില് രണ്ടു മൂന്ന് തവണ ഗോൾഫ് കളിക്കും.He plays golf two or three times a month.This sentence demonstrates using രണ്ടു in the phrase "two or three" (രണ്ടു മൂന്ന്).Tatoeba #10655933 by signalzero, translation #295902 by CK
- രണ്ടു കാര്യങ്ങള് ഒരേസമയം ചെയ്യാന് ശ്രമിക്കരുത്.Don't attempt two things at once.This sentence illustrates using രണ്ടു when referring to two specific things.Tatoeba #2188426 by dochash, translation #27468 by Lumi
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Example conversation
Vishnu and Sreedevi are at a fruit stall.
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuഎനിക്ക് രണ്ട് ആപ്പിൾ വേണം.enikku randu apple venam.I want two apples.
- ശ്രീദേവി Srideviശരി വിഷ്ണു, ഇതാ രണ്ട് ആപ്പിൾ.shari Vishnu, itha randu apple.Okay Vishnu, here are two apples.
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuശ്രീദേവിക്ക് ഒരു ആപ്പിൾ കൂടി വേണോ?Sreedevikku oru apple koodi veno?Does Sreedevi want one more apple?
- ശ്രീദേവി Srideviവേണ്ട, എനിക്ക് അത് മതി.venda, enikku athu mathi.No, that is enough for me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “two” translations and entries രണ്ട്, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries രണ്ട്, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
