Taxi in Tagalog

“Taxi” in Tagalog is “taksi” – the word remains quite similar to English with just a slight spelling variation. Interestingly, Filipinos also use several colloquial terms for taxis that reflect the rich linguistic culture of the Philippines. Let’s explore the complete picture of how “taxi” is expressed in Tagalog.

[Words] = Taxi

[Definition]:

• Taxi /ˈtæksi/
• Noun: A car licensed to transport passengers in return for payment of a fare, typically fitted with a taximeter.
• Verb: (of an aircraft) to move slowly along the ground before takeoff or after landing.

[Synonyms] = Taksi, Taksing pampasahero, Kabinet, Kotse ng pasada

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I need to call a taxi to get to the airport on time.
• Ex1_PH: Kailangan kong tumawag ng taksi para makarating sa paliparan sa oras.
• Ex2_EN: The taxi driver was very friendly and knew all the shortcuts in the city.
• Ex2_PH: Ang drayber ng taksi ay napakabait at alam ang lahat ng shortcut sa lungsod.
• Ex3_EN: She waited outside the hotel for a taxi in the pouring rain.
• Ex3_PH: Naghintay siya sa labas ng hotel para sa taksi sa malakas na ulan.
• Ex4_EN: The taxi fare from here to downtown is about 200 pesos.
• Ex4_PH: Ang bayad sa taksi mula dito hanggang sa sentro ay mga 200 piso.
• Ex5_EN: Always make sure the taxi meter is running before you start your journey.
• Ex5_PH: Siguraduhing gumagana ang metro ng taksi bago mo simulan ang iyong biyahe.