Swedish · Travel & Places
Taxi
Taxi
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A car you pay to be driven somewhere in.
Example
Vi tar en taxi till flygplatsen.
We take a taxi to the airport.
Etymology
The term 'taxi' derives from the French 'taximètre', which refers to a device that measures distance and fare. It became popular in Swedish in the early 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Taxi' is used informally and universally in spoken contexts throughout Sweden, with no significant regional variations.