Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Two" in Korean: 이 / 둘
이 / 둘i / dul
Two in Korean is 이 / 둘 (i / dul). 이 is the Sino-Korean form for 2; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 둘 is the native Korean form; 두 is used before a general item counter.
Two: starting the exchange
이 분만 기다려 주세요.i bunman gidaryeo juseyo.
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How to pronounce 이 / 둘
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i / dul
/i/
이 / 둘 is read i / dul. In 두 개, read the full phrase as du gae.
"Two" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 이 / 둘i / dul | Two The inventory form for two. | The inventory form for two. |
| 두 개du gae | 2 items 이 is the Sino-Korean form for 2; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 둘 is the native Korean form; 두 is used before a general item counter. | 이 is the Sino-Korean form for 2; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 둘 is the native Korean form; 두 is used before a general item counter. |
How to use 이 / 둘 in real life
- 1Two: starting the exchange
이 분만 기다려 주세요.
i bunman gidaryeo juseyo.
Please wait just 2 minutes.
이 is the Sino-Korean value used before the minute counter 분.
- 2Two: adding useful context
이 더하기 이는 얼마예요?
i deohagi ineun eolmayeyo?
What is 2 plus 2?
This calculation uses the Sino-Korean numeral 이.
- 3Two: a different conversation
두 개가 필요해요.
du gaega piryohaeyo.
I need 2 items.
두 is the counting form used before 개 in this item quantity.
Mistakes English speakers make with 이 / 둘
Incorrect: 둘 개가 필요해요.
Correct: 두 개가 필요해요.
When practicing two, before the item counter 개, use the contracted numeral 두 instead of 둘.
Incorrect: 둘 분만 기다려 주세요.
Correct: 이 분만 기다려 주세요.
When practicing two, minutes use Sino-Korean 이, rather than the native number 둘 used with many item counters.
Good to know
이 is the Sino-Korean form for 2; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 둘 is the native Korean form; 두 is used before a general item counter.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 이 / 둘
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이 분만 기다려 주세요.
i bunman gidaryeo juseyo.
Please wait just 2 minutes.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 더하기 이는 얼마예요?
i deohagi ineun eolmayeyo?
What is 2 plus 2?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Two" in Korean
What does 이 mean?
Two in Korean is 이 / 둘 (i / dul). 이 is the Sino-Korean form for 2; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 둘 is the native Korean form; 두 is used before a general item counter.
When should I say 두 개?
이 is the Sino-Korean form for 2; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 둘 is the native Korean form; 두 is used before a general item counter.
How does 두 개 differ from the basic expression?
두 개 means “2 items”. 이 is the Sino-Korean form for 2; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 둘 is the native Korean form; 두 is used before a general item counter.
Can I use 이 in a full sentence?
이 분만 기다려 주세요. means “Please wait just 2 minutes.” 이 is the Sino-Korean form for 2; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 둘 is the native Korean form; 두 is used before a general item counter.
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