Swedish · Travel & Places
Tunnelbana
Subway
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
An underground railway system, famous for its art in Stockholm.
Example
Stockholms tunnelbana är som ett konstgalleri.
The Stockholm subway is like an art gallery.
Etymology
'Tunnelbana' is a compound word combining 'tunnel' (tunnel) and 'bana' (track), specifically referring to underground train systems developed in the 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tunnelbana' is commonly used in informal and formal contexts, particularly in urban settings like Stockholm, with specific relevance to its city’s subway system.