два
dva[ˈdʋa]masculine
The English phrase 'two' is translated into Ukrainian as два (dva). Wiktionary also lists дві́йко (dvíjko) and дво́є (dvóje).
Meaning: cardinal number 2 (num)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| два | dva | [ˈdʋa] (narrow) | masculine |
| дві́йко | dvíjko | colloquial | |
| дво́є | dvóje | collective | |
| дві́єчко | dvíječko | colloquial, diminutive | |
| дві́йка | dvíjka | feminine |
The primary way to say the cardinal number 2 is два. You can also use the noun дві́йка to refer to the digit or figure 2 itself.
Which one should you use?
The form два is used for masculine and neuter nouns, while the feminine form is дві. The word дво́є is a collective form. The forms дві́йко and дві́єчко are both colloquial, with дві́єчко being a diminutive. дві́йка is a feminine form that can also function as a noun meaning the digit 2.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The forms дві́йко and дві́єчко are colloquial.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When modifying a feminine noun, the masculine form два changes to дві.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is dva.
When do people say it?
The phrase Моїй доньці два роки is used to say 'My daughter is two years old'.
Did you know?
- In the Ukrainian school grading system, a дві́йка is the lowest possible grade and signifies a failing mark.
- The word дві́йка can colloquially refer to a double shot of alcohol or a pair of items sold together.
- The word два shares a common ancestor with the English word 'two' and the Latin 'duo', tracing back to the same Proto-Indo-European root.
Examples in context
- У мене два ока.I have two eyes.This sentence is useful for showing how to say 'I have two eyes' using два.Tatoeba #1577950 by deniko, translation #1867430 by _undertoad
- У неї два коти.She has two cats.This sentence is useful for showing how to say 'She has two cats' using два.Tatoeba #5713943 by deniko, translation #2789192 by CH
- У них два коти.They have two cats.This sentence is useful for showing how to say 'They have two cats' using два.Tatoeba #7325972 by deniko, translation #2789238 by shekitten
- Мені треба купити дві книгиI need to buy two books
- 327 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Irina and Dmytro are talking about drinks at a cafe.
- Ірина IrynaСкільки чашок кави нам замовити?Skilky chashok kavy nam zamovyty?How many cups of coffee should we order?
- Дмитро DmytroЗамов, будь ласка, два напої.Zamov, bud laska, dva napoyi.Please order two drinks.
- Ірина IrynaТобі потрібен цукор?Tobi potriben tsukor?Do you need sugar?
- Дмитро DmytroНі, дякую, Ірино.Ni, dyakuyu, Irino.No, thank you, Irina.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “two” translations and entries два, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries два, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
