Amharic · Travel & Places
ታክሲ
taksi
Taxi
Beginnernoun
Definition
A car you pay to be driven somewhere in.
Example
ታክሲ ይዘን ወደ ሆቴል እንሂድ።
Let's take a taxi to the hotel.
Etymology
The word 'ታክሲ' (taksi) comes from the English word 'taxi,' derived through a process of linguistic borrowing. It entered the Amharic language during the early 20th century as taxis became popular in urban transportation.
How & Where It’s Used
'ታክሲ' is widely used in everyday conversations and is recognized in both formal and informal contexts, predominantly in urban centers. It is a common term among youth and working professionals.