De taxi
Example: We namen de taxi naar het vliegveld om op tijd te zijn.
Definition
"De taxi" refers to a vehicle for hire that transports passengers directly to their destination, often used for quick and convenient travel, such as going to the airport on time.
Etymology
The word "de taxi" originates from the French 'taxi,' which is short for 'taxicab,' itself derived from 'taximeter cab,' a vehicle equipped with a meter to calculate fares. The term entered Dutch and many other languages due to the widespread use of such hired vehicles.
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"De taxi" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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