Bengali · Numbers & Time
dui
Two
The number two.
আমার দুই ভাই আছে।
I have two brothers.
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.
'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.