Urdu · Numbers & Time

دو

do

Two

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number two.

Example

میرے دو بھائی ہیں۔

I have two brothers.

Etymology

'دو' (do) comes from the Proto-Indo-Iranian 'dva', which is also the source of the word for 'two' in several other Indo-European languages, showcasing its long-standing linguistic roots.

How & Where It’s Used

'دو' (do) is widely used in everyday conversation as well as in written text. It occupies a neutral register and is commonly used across various dialects of Urdu in Pakistan and India.

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