Das Taxi
Example: Das Taxi brachte uns pünktlich zum Flughafen.
Definition
"Das Taxi" refers to a car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment, commonly used to travel to and from airports or other destinations quickly and conveniently.
Etymology
The word "das Taxi" comes from the German adaptation of the French word 'taxi,' which itself originates from 'taximètre,' a device measuring the distance traveled to calculate fare. Did you know that the term reflects the invention of the meter used to determine the cost of the ride?
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"Das Taxi" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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