Pantaksi (en. Taxi)

/panˈtak.si/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of passenger vehicle that can be hired for a trip.
We need a taxi to get to the airport.
Kailangan natin ng pantaksi upang makapunta sa airport.
A vehicle with a driver that picks up passengers and takes them to their destination for a fee.
Taxis in the city are often busy during rush hour.
Ang mga pantaksi sa lungsod ay madalas na abala sa panahon ng rush hour.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'taxi' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Take a taxi
To ride in a taxi.
Sumakay ng pantaksi

Related Words

taxiing
The action of taking or getting a taxi.
pagtaxi
driver
The person who drives the taxi.
drayber

Slang Meanings

taxi
The waiting time for the taxi here is just right.
Sakto na lang ang waiting time ng pantaksi dito.
passenger vehicle
We need a taxi to get to the mall.
Kailangan natin ng pantaksi para makapunta sa mall.
ride
Just take the taxi for convenience.
Sumakay ka na lang sa pantaksi para mas madali.
chariot
My chariot has arrived, let's go!
Dumating na ang aking pantaksi, tara na!