Dvoje

Dvoje is a Croatian word that translates to "two people" or "a couple" in English. It is a feminine dual form of the numeral two, used to refer specifically to two individuals of the feminine gender or a mixed-gender pair where one is female. The masculine or neuter dual form would be "dva" or "dvoje" respectively, but "dvoje" in common usage often specifically implies two people together.

The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and literature to describe a pair of individuals. For instance, one might say "Išli su dvoje" meaning "They (two people) were going." It can also refer to a romantic couple, as in "Veseli su bili dvoje."

Understanding the usage of "dvoje" is important for comprehending Croatian grammar, particularly the dual number, which is a feature of Slavic languages. While the dual number is largely archaic in modern Croatian, remnants like "dvoje" persist in common phrases. The word carries a sense of shared activity or existence between two entities.