Malay · Numbers & Time
dua
Two
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number two.
Example
Saya ada dua orang abang.
I have two older brothers.
Etymology
'Dua' means 'two' in Malay and comes from Proto-Austronesian, formulating the basic numeral system in the language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dua' is utilized in various contexts, including formal and informal, in spoken and written Malay. It is widely recognized across Malay-speaking areas.