German word

Taxifahrer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaksiˌfaːʁɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nountaxi driver

Example

Ich rufe den Taxifahrer, weil ich zum Bahnhof muss.

I'm calling the taxi driver because I need to get to the station.

Illustration for Taxifahrer (taxi driver)

More examples

Ich möchte mit dem Taxifahrer sprechen, um die Route zu klären.

I want to speak with the taxi driver to clarify the route.

Core concept

A person at the wheel of a hired car, taking passengers where they need to go.

Common phrases

  • mit dem Taxifahrer sprechen

    speak with the taxi driver

  • als Taxifahrer arbeiten

    work as a taxi driver

  • den Taxifahrer rufen

    call the taxi driver

Similar words

Taxi: A car available for paid rides, usually with a meter and a roof sign.
Fahrer: A person who drives a car or other vehicle.
Fahrgast: A passenger traveling in a vehicle.
Taxifahrt: A journey by taxi to a destination.

Definition in German

Person, die beruflich ein Taxi fährt und Fahrgäste gegen Bezahlung befördert.

Word origin

Taxifahrer combines the international borrowing Taxi with Fahrer, the agent noun formed from fahren, 'to drive'.

Usage tips

  • Taxifahrer is masculine; the feminine form is Taxifahrerin, and the plural of Taxifahrer is Taxifahrer.

Opposites

Related words

  • Taxifahrerinfemale taxi drivernoun
  • Taxifahrttaxi ridenoun

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