Bengali · Numbers & Time

দুই

dui

Two

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number two.

Example

আমার দুই ভাই আছে।

I have two brothers.

Etymology

The word 'দুই' (dui) derives from the Proto-Indo-Iranian term *dū, which is closely related to similar numeral terms in other Indo-Aryan languages. Over time, it has retained its form and meaning across various dialects of Bengali.

How & Where It’s Used

'দুই' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts. It maintains a neutral register and is universally understood across different regions of Bangladesh and West Bengal. The term is frequently encountered in daily conversation as well as in formal writings.

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