Two in Tagalog

“Two” in Tagalog is “Dalawa”. This fundamental number word is essential in everyday Filipino conversation, from counting objects to telling time. Explore the various uses and expressions of this basic yet important term below.

[Words] = Two

[Definition]:

• Two /tuː/
• Number 1: Equivalent to the sum of one and one; one less than three; 2.
• Noun 1: The number 2.
• Noun 2: A group or unit of two people or things.
• Adjective 1: Amounting to two in number.

[Synonyms] = Dalawa, Dos, Dalawang, Dalawahan, Ikalawa (second)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I have two dogs and one cat at home.
• Ex1_PH: Mayroon akong dalawang aso at isang pusa sa bahay.
• Ex2_EN: The meeting will start at two o’clock in the afternoon.
• Ex2_PH: Ang pulong ay magsisimula sa ikalas dos ng hapon.
• Ex3_EN: She bought two kilos of rice from the market.
• Ex3_PH: Bumili siya ng dalawang kilo ng bigas mula sa palengke.
• Ex4_EN: The two friends walked together to school every day.
• Ex4_PH: Ang dalawang kaibigan ay naglalakad na magkasama papuntang paaralan araw-araw.
• Ex5_EN: Between the two options, I prefer the first one.
• Ex5_PH: Sa pagitan ng dalawang pagpipilian, mas gusto ko ang una.