doi
/doj/masculine
The English number two is translated into Romanian as doi or două.
Meaning: cardinal number 2 (num)
Ways to say it
| Romanian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| doi | /doj/ | masculine |
| două | /ˈdo.wə/ | feminine |
The phrase is used to represent the cardinal number 2. Additionally, the form doi can be used as a noun to mean a digit or a figure.
Which one should you use?
The choice between the two forms depends on the gender of the noun they are counting. Use doi for masculine or neuter nouns and două for feminine nouns.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In Romanian, you must match the number to the gender of the noun: use doi when the noun being counted is masculine or neuter and use două when the noun being counted is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/doj/
Did you know?
- The Romanian word doi is a close relative of the English word 'two', as both descend from the Proto-Indo-European root *dwóh₁.
- In Romanian, the number doi is used in the common expression doi în doi, which describes people walking or moving in pairs.
- The word două contains a diphthong that is a very common characteristic of Romanian, helping to distinguish its sound from other Romance languages.
Examples in context
- Cei doi au râs.The two laughed.This sentence shows how to use doi to refer to a group of two people.Tatoeba #10102925 by CataG, translation #2252598 by CK
- Ei au două fiice.They have two daughters.This sentence demonstrates the use of două with a feminine noun.Tatoeba #5142971 by fathe, translation #305084 by CK
- Tom are doi copii.Tom has two children.This sentence shows how to use doi with a masculine noun.Tatoeba #12782339 by ridisegnandone, translation #1495864 by CK
- Avem doi posibili parteneri pentru acest proiect.We have two potential partners for this project.
- 202 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Stefan are talking about their pets.
- ElenaCâți câini ai, Stefan?How many dogs do you have, Stefan?
- StefanAm doi câini în curte.I have two dogs in the yard.
- ElenaSunt amândoi cuminți?Are both of them well-behaved?
- StefanDa, cei doi sunt foarte iutei.Yes, the two of them are very fast.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “two” translations and entries doi, două, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries doi, două, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
