Persian · Numbers & Time
دو
do
Two
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number two.
Example
دو برادر دارم.
I have two brothers.
Etymology
The Persian word 'دو' (do) is derived from Middle Persian 'du', which has its roots in the Proto-Iranian '*dū', a cognate to the Sanskrit 'dvau' meaning 'two'. This numeral has persisted through centuries with little change in form.
How & Where It’s Used
'دو' (do) is used in both spoken and written Persian with a neutral register, commonly used in everyday conversation, formal writing, and counting contexts across all regions where Persian is spoken.