Korean word

택시

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaekssi

Meaning

  • nountaxi

Example

비가 와서 택시를 불렀어요.pi ga wa seo taek ssi reul pul leo sseo yo

It was raining, so I called a taxi.

Illustration for 택시 (taxi)

More examples

짐이 많아서 택시를 탔어요.chi mi ma na seo taek ssi reul ta sseo yo

I took a taxi because I had a lot of luggage.

Core concept

A paid car carries passengers to their chosen destination, with the fare calculated by a meter.

Common phrases

  • 택시를 타다taek ssi reul ta da

    take a taxi

  • 택시를 잡다taek ssi reul chap tta

    hail a taxi

  • 택시로 가다taek ssi ro ka da

    go by taxi

Similar words

버스peoseu: A public vehicle follows a set route and picks up or drops off passengers at bus stops.
지하철chihacheol: An urban train carries passengers on its own tracks, usually through underground tunnels.

Definition in Korean

요금을 미터기로 계산해 승객을 목적지까지 태워 주고 대가를 받는 유료 차량yo geu meul mi teo gi ro kye san hae seung gae geul mok jjeok jji kka ji tae wo chu go tae ga reul pan neun yu ryo cha ryang

Word origin

The word is borrowed from English taxi, which is a shortened form of taxicab.

Usage tips

  • English often uses take with this vehicle, while Korean commonly uses a verb meaning ride, so the verb choice is worth noticing.

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