metróban

Metróban is a Hungarian slang term that primarily refers to the Budapest Metro system. It is a contraction of the words "metró" (metro) and "ban" (in), creating a colloquial way to say "in the metro" or "on the metro line." While its most common usage is in reference to Budapest's underground railway, the term can sometimes be used more broadly to refer to any metro system, though this is less frequent.

The Budapest Metro is one of the oldest electrified underground railways in the world, with the first line opening in 1896. It currently consists of four lines, M1, M2, M3, and M4, serving different parts of the city. The term "metróban" is frequently heard in everyday conversations among Budapest residents when discussing travel plans, commuting, or navigating the city. For example, someone might say they are going "metróban" to reach a particular destination, or that a certain area is easily accessible "metróban." Its use signifies familiarity and a casual approach to discussing the city's public transportation network.