Árokban

Árokban is a Hungarian word that translates to "in a ditch" or "in a trench." It is a locational prepositional phrase indicating a position within a dug channel in the ground. These channels can serve various purposes, such as drainage, irrigation, or as part of defensive fortifications.

In everyday language, árokban might describe a physical situation where something or someone has ended up in a ditch, perhaps due to an accident or falling. For example, a car might end up árokban after veering off the road. In a more agricultural context, it could refer to crops planted within an irrigation árok.

Historically, the term árokban is significant in military contexts, referring to positions within trenches used for warfare. Soldiers would occupy these dug-out areas for protection during battles. The strategic importance of trenches, and therefore being árokban, has been a constant throughout military history. The word can also appear in figurative language, suggesting a state of being stuck or in a difficult situation, similar to being trapped in a hole.