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Engels
Two
tu
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
100 - 200
100 - 200
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
Two -
The number 2
Voorbeeld: There are two apples on the table.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: counting, mathematics, everyday conversations
Opmerking: This is the most common meaning of 'two', representing the numerical value 2.
A group of two people or things
Voorbeeld: They walked in twos down the street.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: describing pairs, formations, or arrangements
Opmerking: Used to describe pairs or sets of two items, people, or animals.
Synoniemen van Two
Pair
Pair refers to two similar or identical items that are meant to be used together.
Voorbeeld: I bought a pair of shoes.
Opmerking: Pair specifically implies that the two items are matched or related in some way, whereas 'two' is a more general term for the number 2.
Duo
Duo is used to describe two people or things that are considered together or working together.
Voorbeeld: The musical duo performed a beautiful song.
Opmerking: Duo often implies a partnership or collaboration between the two entities, whereas 'two' simply denotes the quantity of 2.
Couple
Couple can refer to a small number of two items or people, often used informally.
Voorbeeld: I need a couple of minutes to finish this task.
Opmerking: Couple is more casual and can sometimes imply an approximate or unspecified number, while 'two' is a precise numerical value.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Two
Two cents
This phrase is used when offering a personal opinion or suggestion.
Voorbeeld: Just my two cents, but I think we should go with option B.
Opmerking: The phrase 'two cents' refers to a small amount of money, but in this idiom, it means offering a small piece of advice or opinion.
Two-faced
Describes someone who is deceitful or hypocritical, showing one side to one person and another side to another.
Voorbeeld: I thought she was my friend, but she turned out to be two-faced.
Opmerking: The original word 'two' signifies the duality or duplicity in a person's character in this idiom.
Two peas in a pod
Used to describe two people who are very similar or always together.
Voorbeeld: They are like two peas in a pod, always together.
Opmerking: The original word 'two' emphasizes the closeness and similarity between two individuals.
Between two stools
Refers to a situation where someone fails to choose between two alternatives and, as a result, loses both.
Voorbeeld: He fell between two stools and ended up not pleasing either party.
Opmerking: The phrase 'between two stools' highlights the indecision or inability to commit to one course of action.
The two of a kind
Describes two people who are very similar in behavior or personality.
Voorbeeld: John and Peter are the two of a kind; always getting into trouble together.
Opmerking: The original word 'two' emphasizes the likeness or sameness between two individuals in this idiom.
Two heads are better than one
Suggests that collaboration and teamwork can lead to better results or solutions.
Voorbeeld: Let's work on this project together. You know what they say, two heads are better than one.
Opmerking: The phrase emphasizes the benefit of having multiple perspectives or ideas, as opposed to just one.
In two shakes of a lamb's tail
Means to do something very quickly or in a short amount of time.
Voorbeeld: I'll be there in two shakes of a lamb's tail.
Opmerking: The original word 'two' signifies speed or immediacy in this idiom.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Two
Two cents worth
This phrase is used to offer one's opinion or perspective on a matter, often implying that it is of little value.
Voorbeeld: I'll just add my two cents worth on the topic.
Opmerking: The original phrase 'two cents' refers to a small amount, while 'two cents worth' adds the idea of expressing an opinion or input.
Two-timer
A person who is deceitful or disloyal by being romantically involved with two different people at the same time.
Voorbeeld: She found out he was a two-timer when she saw him with another girl.
Opmerking: Derived from 'two-time,' meaning to deceive. It emphasizes the act of being dishonest by seeing two people simultaneously.
Dos
A term derived from Spanish, commonly used in English-speaking regions to refer to the number two or in the sense of 'two of something.'
Voorbeeld: I'll have dos tacos, please.
Opmerking: The use of 'dos' adds a sense of multicultural or bilingual flair to the language used.
Deuce
A slang term for the number two, often used in card games to refer to the playing card with a face value of two.
Voorbeeld: Let's play the next hand and see who gets the deuce this time.
Opmerking: In this context, 'deuce' is specific to card games but can also be used informally to describe the number two.
Two - Voorbeelden
I have two dogs.
She bought two books.
We ate two pizzas for dinner.
They have been friends for two years.
Grammatica van Two
Two - Telwoord (Numeral) / Hoofdtelwoord (Cardinal number)
Lemma: two
Vervoegingen
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective): two
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): two
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): two
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
Two bevat 1 lettergrepen: two
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈtü
two , ˈtü (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Two - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
Two: 100 - 200 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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