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Метро

metro

Metro (subway)

Beginnernoun

Definition

The subway — Kyiv's metro has the deepest station in the world.

Example

Метро Київа найглибше у світі.

Kyiv's metro is the deepest in the world.

Etymology

The word 'метро' comes from the French 'métropolitain', referring to urban rail systems such as subways, adopted during the industrial age.

How & Where It’s Used

'Метро' is primarily used in urban settings and is recognized in both spoken and written forms, mostly in transportation-related contexts.

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