Word
Dwa i dwa to cztery.
Meaning
Two and two is four.
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about Dwa i dwa to cztery.
Why does the sentence use "to" for "is" instead of "jest"?
In Polish, when you are saying that one thing equals another, you often use the word to instead of the verb jest (is). It acts like an equals sign. You can think of this sentence as meaning 'Two and two, that is four.'
I've seen the word "dwie" for "two" before. Why is it "dwa" here?
The number two changes depending on the gender of the noun it counts. You use dwie for feminine words, but dwa for masculine and neuter words. When doing abstract math or just talking about numbers on their own, Polish always defaults to dwa.
Can I use the word "plus" instead of "i"?
Yes! While i literally means 'and', it is very common for simple addition, just like saying 'two and two' in English. You can also use the actual word for plus, which is simply plus (dwa plus dwa to cztery).
Do numbers like "dwa" and "cztery" change their endings depending on how they are used?
Yes, numbers in Polish will eventually change their endings depending on the gender of the things you are counting and the sentence structure. However, for basic counting, reading phone numbers, and doing simple math like this, you will always use these basic dictionary forms.