A2
underground
/ˌʌndəˈɡraʊnd/
adjective
podziemny
/pɔdˈʑɛmnɨ/· przymiotnikAlso
tajny(m)
Definition
Below the surface of the earth, or secret and not officially recognized.
Examples
They discovered an underground cave system.
Odkryli podziemny system jaskiń.
The underground movement fought against the oppressive regime.
Podziemny ruch walczył z opresyjnym reżimem.
Synonyms
Collocations
underground railwayunderground stationunderground network
adverb
pod ziemią
/pɔd ˈʑɛmʲjɔ̃/· przysłówekDefinition
Below the surface of the earth.
Examples
The miners work deep underground.
Górnicy pracują głęboko pod ziemią.
The electrical cables run underground to avoid damage.
Kable elektryczne biegną pod ziemią, aby uniknąć uszkodzeń.
Synonyms
beneath the surfacebelow ground
Collocations
live undergroundwork underground
noun
metro
/ˈmɛtrɔ/· rzeczownikAlso
kolej podziemna(f)
Definition
(British English) A subway or metro system, especially the one in London.
Examples
I took the Underground to get to the museum.
Pojechałem metrem, żeby dostać się do muzeum.
The London Underground is one of the oldest in the world.
Londyńskie metro jest jednym z najstarszych na świecie.
Synonyms
subway (US)metro
Collocations
London Undergroundtake the Underground
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