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dua

Two

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number two.

Example

Saya punya dua kakak.

I have two older siblings.

Etymology

'Dua' means 'two' and is similarly rooted in Malay, carrying the same meaning across related languages in the region.

How & Where It’s Used

'Dua' is used in both formal and informal contexts, in spoken conversations and written texts, widely understood across Indonesia.

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