Couple Meaning in English
word
/ˈkəpəɫ/
KUH-puhl
/kˈʌpəl/
KUP-uhl
Definition
A couple usually means two people who are married or in a romantic relationship. It can also mean two of something.
Usage & Nuances
Used both for romantic partnerships and just any two items. In romantic sense, 'a couple of' often means 'two people'. Can also mean 'a small number,' e.g., 'a couple of days.' Avoid confusing with 'couple' as a verb (to join).
Spanish: pareja - un parPortuguese (BR): casal - parPortuguese (PT): casal - parChinese (Simplified): 一对 - 夫妇Chinese (Traditional): 一對 - 夫婦Hindi: जोड़ा - दंपतीArabic: زوجان - زوجBengali: জোড়া - দম্পতিRussian: параJapanese: カップル - 夫婦Vietnamese: cặp - đôiKorean: 커플 - 한 쌍Turkish: çiftUrdu: جوڑاIndonesian: pasangan - sepasang
Example Sentences
They are a happy couple.
basic
I bought a couple of apples.
basic
The wedding was for a young couple.
basic
They’ve been a couple for five years now.
natural
Can you wait a couple of minutes?
natural
He is part of a famous celebrity couple.
natural