टैक्सी
ṭaiksīeveryday
Hindi uses the English loanword, written टैक्सी (ṭaiksī). For a ride booked by app, many people say कैब (kaib), from the English word cab.
Meaning: car for hire (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| टैक्सी | ṭaiksī | everyday |
| कैब | kaib | app based, modern |
To hail one you can say टैक्सी! (ṭaiksī!) or ask टैक्सी कहाँ मिलेगी? (ṭaiksī kahāṁ milegī?), where can I find a taxi.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In big cities you also hear ऑटो (ōṭo) for the three-wheeled auto rickshaw, which is a different vehicle from a taxi.
Did you know?
- Mumbai is known for its black and yellow taxis, called काली-पीली (kālī-pīlī) in local speech.
Examples in context
- मुझे एक टैक्सी चाहिए।mujhe ek ṭaiksī chāhie.I need a taxi.
- कैब बुक कर दो।kaib buk kar do.Please book a cab.
Example conversation
Tourist Emma asks a hotel staff member Dinesh for help.
- Emmaटैक्सी कहाँ मिलेगी?ṭaiksī kahāṁ milegī?Where can I find a taxi?
- Dineshमैं अभी बुला देता हूँ।maiṁ abhī bulā detā hūṁ.I will call one now.
- Emmaधन्यवाद।dhanyavād.Thank you.
