Korean Dictionary
How to say "Two" in Korean
“Two” in Korean is 둘 (pronounced "dul").
둘
dul
Korean usage reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Last reviewed June 4, 2026.
This page checks meaning, pronunciation, politeness level, and common learner mistakes.
Usage & Context
The native Korean number for two, commonly used in casual counting and with native Korean counters. It is different from the Sino-Korean 이 (i) used in formal or technical contexts.
Example Sentence
책이 둘 있어요.
There are two books.
How to use 둘 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Two” is 둘, romanized as dul.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 둘.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'dul' — one short syllable, like 'dool' in English but cut very short, with a light 'd' and a soft 'l' at the end. Don't drag the vowel.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
이
i
Sino-Korean number for 2, used for dates, money, phone numbers, addresses, and math.
Casual (반말)
둘
dul
Native Korean number, used for counting objects, people, and hours; becomes 두 before a counter.
More Example Sentences
Ordering drinks for a group
커피 둘, 차 하나 주세요.
Two coffees and one tea, please.
Inviting a close friend out
둘이서 같이 갈래요?
Shall we go together, just the two of us?
Talking about family
저희 형제는 둘이에요.
There are two of us siblings.
Cultural Context
The phrase 둘이서 ('just the two of us') is a very common way Koreans describe doing something as a duo — couples especially say 둘이서 데이트 (a date for two). Before a counter, 둘 shortens to 두 — so it's 두 명 (two people), 두 시 (two o'clock), 두 개 (two items). For dates and bus/subway line numbers, always use Sino-Korean 이 instead of 둘.
Editorial note
We review entries like 둘 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
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Common Phrases
둘 다 좋아요.
I like both.
두 명이에요.
It's two people.
둘이 먹다 하나 죽어도 몰라요.
It's so good you wouldn't notice if your partner died while eating it. (idiom for 'super delicious')
Related Expressions
두 개
du gae
two (items/pieces)
두 명
du myeong
two people
둘이서
duriseo
just the two (of us / of them)
이
i
two (Sino-Korean)
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