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How do you say "two" in German?
zwei
In German, "two" is zwei.
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Pronunciation
Zwei is pronounced TSVY, a single syllable with a 'ts' sound at the start.
Grammar notes
Number/adjective, zwei. Does not inflect with gender, unlike eins.
Example sentence
Zwei Kinder spielen im Park.
Two children are playing in the park.
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How to remember zwei
Zwei starts with 'ts', which is how German pronounces the letter 'z'.
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Questions about zwei
How do you say "two" in German?
In German, "two" is zwei. It is a noun.
How is zwei written in German?
zwei is written using the standard German script.
How is zwei used in a sentence?
Use zwei as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Zwei Kinder spielen im Park. (Two children are playing in the park.).
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