Filipino · Travel & Places
taksi
Taxi
Beginnernoun
Definition
A car you pay to be driven somewhere in.
Example
Kumuha tayo ng taksi papunta sa hotel.
Let's get a taxi to the hotel.
Etymology
'Taksi' is borrowed from the English word 'taxi', which itself traces back to the French word 'taximètre'. This term became widely used in the Philippines in the mid-20th century as taxi services became popular.
How & Where It’s Used
'Taksi' is used in both formal and informal contexts, mostly in urban areas. It is understood across the Philippines and is often associated with convenience and private transport.