Taxistand
masculine
The English phrase "taxi stand" is translated into German as Taxistand. Wiktionary also lists Taxenstand.
Meaning: place for taxicabs to wait (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Taxistand | masculine |
| Taxenstand | masculine |
Both Taxistand and Taxenstand refer to a designated place where taxicabs wait for passengers.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Taxistand is a compound noun composed of Taxi (taxi) and Stand (stand, stop or position).
How does it change in a sentence?
Taxistand is a masculine noun. When it functions as the direct object of a sentence, such as in the phrase den Taxistand (the taxi stand), it appears in the accusative case.
Did you know?
- If a taxi is not at a formal Taxistand, you cannot simply hail one on the street in many German cities, as regulations often require taxis to return to a designated stand between fares.
- The word Stand in Taxistand shares a root with 'stand', but in German it also refers to a market stall or a kiosk.
- While Taxistand is common, you may see the sign Taxizentrale in cities, which refers to the central dispatch office rather than the waiting area.
Examples in context
- Entschuldigen Sie bitte, wo finde ich einen Taxistand?Excuse me, where can I find a taxi stand?
- Entschuldigen Sie, wissen Sie, wo sich ein Taxistand befindet?Excuse me, do you know where a taxi stand is located?
- Der Taxistand ist direkt vor dem Hotel.The taxi stand is right in front of the hotel.
- Ich warte am Taxistand auf dich.I am waiting for you at the taxi stand.
- Wo befindet sich der nächste Taxistand?Where is the nearest taxi stand located?
Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are meeting at a train station.
- HannahWo bist du, Felix?Where are you, Felix?
- FelixIch stehe schon am Taxistand.I am already standing at the taxi stand.
- HannahGut, ich komme sofort zu dir.Good, I am coming to you right away.
- FelixAlles klar, bis gleich.All right, see you soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “taxi stand” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
