Norwegian · Travel & Places
Drosje
Taxi
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A car you pay to be driven somewhere in.
Example
Vi tar drosje til flyplassen.
We take a taxi to the airport.
Etymology
'Drosje' comes from the French term 'droschke', referring to a type of carriage. It was adapted into Norwegian alongside the introduction of motorized taxis in the 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Drosje' is generally used in informal spoken contexts when referring to taxis. It is widely understood across Norway, but may vary slightly in usage regionally.