Hindi · Travel & Getting Around
"Taxi" in Hindi: टैक्सी
टैक्सीtaiksi
Taxi in Hindi is टैक्सी (taiksi), a feminine noun borrowed from English. You say ek taiksi bulao (call a taxi) or taiksi mein jaana. In many cities an auto (auto-rickshaw) is cheaper for short hops.
Leaving the railway station
स्टेशन से होटल तक एक टैक्सी चाहिए।station se hotal tak ek taiksi chaahiye.
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How to pronounce टैक्सी
Say it
TAIK-si
/ʈæk.siː/
TAIK-si: the first syllable rhymes with "tyke", then a quick si. Stress the first beat; keep the Hindi rhythm rather than a flat English "taxi".
"Taxi" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| टैक्सीtaiksi | taxi App cabs and street taxis. | App cabs and street taxis. |
| कैबcab | cab Common with Uber/Ola style apps. | Common with Uber/Ola style apps. |
| ऑटोauto | auto-rickshaw Three-wheeler for shorter city trips. | Three-wheeler for shorter city trips. |
| मीटर से चलोmeter se chalo | go by the meter Ask the driver to use the meter, not a flat rate. | Ask the driver to use the meter, not a flat rate. |
How to use टैक्सी in real life
- 1Leaving the railway station
स्टेशन से होटल तक एक टैक्सी चाहिए।
station se hotal tak ek taiksi chaahiye.
I need a taxi from the station to the hotel.
Chaahiye is the natural "I need" pattern.
- 2Agreeing the fare before starting
टैक्सी मीटर से चलेगी ना?
taiksi meter se chalegi na?
The taxi will go by the meter, right?
Chalegi agrees with feminine taiksi.
- 3On a late-night app ride
मेरी टैक्सी पाँच मिनट में आ रही है।
meri taiksi paanch minute mein aa rahi hai.
My taxi is arriving in five minutes.
Meri matches feminine gender even for an app cab.
Mistakes English speakers make with टैक्सी
Incorrect: Mera taiksi aa gaya.
Correct: Meri taiksi aa gayi.
Taiksi is feminine, so meri and gayi, not mera/gaya.
Incorrect: Auto aur taiksi same hain.
Correct: Auto chhota three-wheeler hai; taiksi car jaisi hoti hai.
Autos and taxis are different vehicles in Indian cities; do not mix the words.
Good to know
In big cities people book taiksi through apps more than street hails. Always confirm the drop pin, and for street taxis agree meter se or a fixed fare before you sit. Night rides feel safer when you share the live location with family.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a Jaipur hotel porch
ChatPal
बाहर टैक्सी खड़ी है, चलें?
baahar taiksi khadi hai, chalen?
There's a taxi outside, shall we go?
You
हाँ, एयरपोर्ट के लिए टैक्सी लेते हैं।
haan, airport ke liye taiksi lete hain.
Yes, let's take a taxi for the airport.
ChatPal
ड्राइवर से मीटर की बात कर लेते हैं।
driver se meter ki baat kar lete hain.
Let's sort out the meter with the driver.
You
ठीक है, बैग भी रखवा देते हैं।
theek hai, bag bhi rakhwa dete hain.
Okay, and we'll get the bags loaded too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Taxi" in Hindi
Is taiksi feminine?
Yes. Meri taiksi, taiksi aa gayi, badi taiksi. Gender follows the Hindi word, not the English one.
Should I tip the taxi driver?
Not required, but rounding up the fare is common if the driver helped with bags or waited.
What do I say to start the ride?
Chaliye or chalo, then the place name: airport chaliye. Add kripya for politeness.
Taxi or cab?
Both are understood. Apps lean toward cab; street talk still uses taiksi a lot.
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