δυο

Greek

Alternative forms

• δύο (dýo)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δύο (dύo, “two”).

Noun

δυο (dio) n,   invariable

1. (card games) pair

Numeral

δυο (dio) (invariable)

1. (cardinal) two

Usage notes

The stressed forms μία and δύο are used to reinforce these numbers:

Μία μπίρα, δεν δυο. (One beer, not two.)

Related terms

• β΄, Β΄
• διπλός (diplós, “double”)
• διπλάσιος (diplásios, “two-fold”)

See also

• Appendix:Greek numerals