Persian · Travel & Places

تاکسی

tāksi

Taxi

Beginnernoun

Definition

A cab — shared darbast taxis crisscross every Iranian city.

Example

یک تاکسی دربست گرفتم.

I took a private taxi.

Etymology

The word 'تاکسی' (tāksi) is derived from the French 'taxi', showcasing the adoption of international terminology in Persian, particularly with the rise of modern transportation.

How & Where It’s Used

'تاکسی' (tāksi) is prevalent in both formal and informal contexts, frequently used in everyday conversations about transport and urban travel.

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