zwei
two
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/t͡svaɪ̯/
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Cultural Note
On the phone or in noisy environments, Germans often say 'zwo' instead of 'zwei' to avoid confusion with 'drei,' which sounds similar. This alternative form is widely understood and commonly used in aviation and everyday phone conversations.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich hätte gern zwei Brötchen.
I would like two bread rolls.
Wir haben zwei Katzen.
We have two cats.
In zwei Wochen ist Urlaub.
In two weeks it is vacation.