Translation of German word "zwei" to English
zwei
/tsvaɪ/
Meaning
NumeralCardinal number meaning 'two (2)'.
How to use
zwei ('two') is a cardinal number. Zwei Katzen — Two cats. Zu zweit — In pairs / the two of us. (In spoken German, zwo is sometimes used to avoid confusion with drei).
🇬🇧 English
two
Example
Die Zahl zwei ist wichtig in Mathematik.
The number two is important in mathematics.
Ich habe zwei Autos.
I have two cars.
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Common phrases
- zu zweit— the two of us / in pairs
- zweifellos— doubtless / undoubtedly
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What is the definition of the German word "zwei"?▼
The German word "zwei" is defined as: "Cardinal number meaning 'two (2)'."
What does the German word "zwei" mean?▼
The German word "zwei" means "two" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Zahl zwei ist wichtig in Mathematik." (which translates as "The number two is important in mathematics.").
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