Pantaxi (en. Taxi)

/panˈtak.si/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Type of vehicle hired to transport passengers, usually paid based on the distance traveled.

We took a taxi to the mall.

Sumakay kami ng pantaxi papuntang mall.

A taxi with a meter that shows the amount to be paid.

We used a metered taxi to easily know how much to pay.

Gumamit kami ng pantaxi na may meter para mas madaling malaman ang babayaran.

A commuting vehicle often used in cities for quick transfers.

It's very easy to find a taxi here in Manila.

Napakadaling makahanap ng pantaxi dito sa Maynila.

Combination of 'pan' and 'taxi' from English.

to ride a taxi

sumakay ng pantaxi

boarding

The process of getting into vehicles.

pagsasakay

passenger

A person who rides in a vehicle but does not drive it.

pasahero

Take a taxi

Can I get a taxi ride to the mall?

Pahingi ng pantaxi papunta sa mall.

Taxi ride with multiple passengers

I don't want to take a taxi, it's better if we just carpool.

Ayoko nang magpantaxi, mas mabuti pang mag-carpool na lang tayo.

Quick travel using a taxi

Okay, let's take a taxi so we won't be late.

Sige, magpantaxi na tayo para di ma-late.