แท็กซี่
tɛ́k-sîi/tʰɛk̚˦˥.siː˥˩/
The English word "taxi" is translated into Thai as แท็กซี่ (tɛ́k-sîi). Wiktionary also lists รถแท็กซี่ (rót tɛ́k-sîi).
Meaning: vehicle available for public hire (noun)
Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| แท็กซี่ | tɛ́k-sîi | /tʰɛk̚˦˥.siː˥˩/ |
| รถแท็กซี่ | rót tɛ́k-sîi |
You can use แท็กซี่ to refer to a vehicle available for public hire. When you want to say you are riding in a taxi, Thai speakers often use the verb นั่ง (to sit) before the noun, as in นั่งแท็กซี่. To express the action of hailing or requesting a taxi, use the verb เรียก (to call) before the noun, as in เรียกแท็กซี่.
What does it mean word for word?
The form รถแท็กซี่ is a combination of the word รถ (car or vehicle) and the loanword แท็กซี่ (taxi), literally meaning "taxi car".
How do you pronounce it?
The two-syllable word แท็กซี่ is romanized as tɛ́k-sîi.
Did you know?
- Thai taxis are famous for their vibrant colors, with bright pink, orange and green cars used to distinguish different companies or zones.
- To avoid being overcharged, passengers often insist that the แท็กซี่ driver use the มิเตอร์ (meter), as some drivers prefer to negotiate a fixed price.
- In Bangkok, you may encounter a ตุ๊กตุ๊ก (tuk-tuk), which functions as a taxi but is an open-air three-wheeled vehicle.
Examples in context
- ผมไม่อยากไปแท็กซี่I didn't want to take a taxi.This sentence demonstrates a desire not to take a แท็กซี่.Tatoeba #10202275 by Somsak, translation #6263180 by CK
- เราจะนั่งแท็กซี่กันไหม?Shall we take a taxi?This sentence is a way to ask if someone wants to ride in a แท็กซี่.Tatoeba #8714324 by pastelite, translation #40961 by Swift
- ฉันจะหาแท็กซี่ได้ที่ไหน?Where can I get a taxi?This sentence is used to ask where one can find a แท็กซี่.Tatoeba #8669402 by pastelite, translation #38194 by CK
- คุณสามารถเรียกแท็กซี่ให้หน่อยได้ไหมครับ/ค่ะ?Excuse me, could you please call a taxi for me?
- หยุดที่นี่หน่อยครับ/ค่ะStop here, please.
- ไปสนามบินกี่บาทครับ/ค่ะ?How much to the airport?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nicha and Teerapat are standing on a street corner at night.
- ณิชา Nichaเรียกแท็กซี่ยากไหมคะ?riak thaek-si yak mai kha?Is it hard to call a taxi?
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatไม่ยากครับ แท็กซี่ผ่านไปมาเยอะmai yak khrap. thaek-si phan pai ma yo.It's not hard. Many taxis are passing by.
- ณิชา Nichaงั้นรอแท็กซี่ตรงนี้กันเถอะngan ro thaek-si trong ni kan thoe.Then let's wait for a taxi here.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatได้ครับ ผมเห็นคันหนึ่งกำลังมาdai khrap. phom hen khan nueng kam-lang ma.Okay. I see one coming.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “taxi” translations and entries แท็กซี่, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
