Korean Conversation · Level 269
15 words
Korean word
빈차
Pronunciation
Romanizationpincha
Meaning
- nounavailable taxi
Example
지금 빈차가 있어요.chi geum pin cha ga i sseo yo
There is a taxi available now.
More examples
근처에 빈차가 있어요.keun cheo e pin cha ga i sseo yo
There is an available taxi nearby.
Core concept
A vehicle with no passenger, especially a taxi ready to take someone.
Common phrases
빈차 있다pin cha it tta
have an available taxi
빈차 없다pin cha eop tta
have no available taxi
빈차 타다pin cha ta da
take an available taxi
Similar words
빈 택시pin taekssi: A taxi carrying no passenger and able to accept one.
Definition in Korean
차 안에 승객이 없어 손님을 태울 수 있는 택시를 가리키는 명사.cha a ne seung gae gi eop sseo son ni meul tae ul ssu in neun taek ssi reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa
Word origin
빈차 (bincha, "empty vehicle") combines 빈 (bin, "empty") with 차 (cha, "vehicle") to describe a vehicle that has no passenger.
Usage tips
- English speakers can read 빈차 (bincha, "taxi open for passengers") as a taxi status sign, meaning the cab is ready to accept a fare rather than simply parked and empty.
Other meanings
- empty vehiclenoun
Opposites
- 만차manchafull taxinoun