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مترو

metro

Metro (subway)

Beginnernoun

Definition

The underground rail — Tehran's metro is among the region's largest.

Example

مترو سریع‌تر از تاکسی است.

The metro is faster than a taxi.

Etymology

The term 'مترو' (metro) is borrowed from the French 'métro', reflecting global influences in urban transportation systems and the modernization of Iranian cities.

How & Where It’s Used

'مترو' (metro) is primarily used in informal contexts to refer to subway transportation. It appears frequently in conversations related to commuting and travel.

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