två
/tvoː/
The Swedish word for "two" is två.
två is the standard and universally recognized term for "two" across Sweden.
Meaning: cardinal number 2 (num)
Which one should you use?
Use två when counting objects or people, whereas tvåa refers to the digit or figure 2 itself. The noun tvåa is used to refer to the number 2 as a digit or a specific entity, such as a bus route number or a digit in a sequence.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/tvoː/
Did you know?
- In Swedish, a tvåa is a common slang term for a one-bedroom apartment, referring to the total number of rooms excluding the kitchen.
- The Swedish expression två flugor i en smäll translates literally to 'two flies in one swat' and is the equivalent of 'killing two birds with one stone'.
- The word tvåa is also used colloquially to refer to a 'number two', which is a euphemism for going to the bathroom.
Examples in context
- Är ni två släkt?Are you two related?This sentence shows how to use två when asking about the number of people in a group.Tatoeba #4317372 by richke, translation #3737703 by CK
- Jag vill ha två.I want two.This sentence shows how to use två when expressing a quantity of something.Tatoeba #10705941 by Pineapple, translation #8773561 by carlosalberto
- Vi har två öron.We have two ears.This sentence shows how to use två to describe a quantity of body parts.Tatoeba #11916121 by herrsilen, translation #269904 by CM
- Det kommer två personer.Two people are coming.
- Ja, jag har två par!Yes, I have two pairs!
- 223 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alice and Erik are ordering coffee at a cafe.
- AliceJag vill ha två kaffe, tack.I want two coffees, please.
- ErikSka jag ta dem?Shall I take them?
- AliceJa, vi är två personer idag.Yes, we are two people today.
- ErikOkej, jag går till kassan.Okay, I'll go to the counter.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “two” translations and entries två, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
