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"I need a taxi" in Korean: 택시가 필요해요

택시가 필요해요taeksiga piryohaeyo

Say it: taeksiga piryohaeyophrase/tʰɛk̚s͈ika pʰiɾjohɛjo/

I need a taxi in Korean is 택시가 필요해요 (taeksiga piryohaeyo). 택시가 필요해요 states a need; 택시를 불러 주세요 asks someone to arrange or call one.

I need a taxi: starting the exchange

지금 택시가 필요해요.

jigeum taeksiga piryohaeyo.

I need a taxi now.
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How to pronounce 택시가 필요해요

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taeksiga piryohaeyo

/tʰɛk̚s͈ika pʰiɾjohɛjo/

택시가 필요해요 is read taeksiga piryohaeyo. In 지금 택시가 필요해요, read the full phrase as jigeum taeksiga piryohaeyo.

"I need a taxi" in Korean: quick reference

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택시가 필요해요taeksiga piryohaeyoI need a taxi

The inventory form for i need a taxi.

지금 택시가 필요해요jigeum taeksiga piryohaeyoI need a taxi now

택시가 필요해요 states a need; 택시를 불러 주세요 asks someone to arrange or call one.

How to use 택시가 필요해요 in real life

  1. 1I need a taxi: starting the exchange

    지금 택시가 필요해요.

    jigeum taeksiga piryohaeyo.

    I need a taxi now.

    택시가 필요해요 states a need; 택시를 불러 주세요 asks someone to arrange or call one.

  2. 2I need a taxi: adding useful context

    짐이 많아서 택시가 필요해요.

    jimi manhaseo taeksiga piryohaeyo.

    I need a taxi because I have a lot of luggage.

    This sentence places 택시가 필요해요 in a complete exchange.

  3. 3I need a taxi: a different conversation

    공항에 가려면 택시가 필요해요.

    gonghange garyeomyeon taeksiga piryohaeyo.

    I need a taxi to go to the airport.

    This sentence places 택시가 필요해요 in a complete exchange.

Mistakes English speakers make with 택시가 필요해요

Incorrect: 지금 택시이 필요해요.

Correct: 지금 택시가 필요해요.

When practicing i need a taxi, 택시 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 택시가, not 택시이.

Incorrect: 짐이 많아서 택시이 필요해요.

Correct: 짐이 많아서 택시가 필요해요.

When practicing i need a taxi, 택시 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 택시가, not 택시이.

Good to know

택시가 필요해요 states a need; 택시를 불러 주세요 asks someone to arrange or call one.

Read this practice conversation aloud

Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 택시가 필요해요

  1. Partner

    이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?

    i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?

    Shall we say a sentence using this expression?

  2. You

    지금 택시가 필요해요.

    jigeum taeksiga piryohaeyo.

    I need a taxi now.

  3. Partner

    좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?

    joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?

    Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?

  4. You

    짐이 많아서 택시가 필요해요.

    jimi manhaseo taeksiga piryohaeyo.

    I need a taxi because I have a lot of luggage.

This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.

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FAQ

Common questions about "I need a taxi" in Korean

What does 택시가 필요해요 mean?

I need a taxi in Korean is 택시가 필요해요 (taeksiga piryohaeyo). 택시가 필요해요 states a need; 택시를 불러 주세요 asks someone to arrange or call one.

When should I say 지금 택시가 필요해요?

택시가 필요해요 states a need; 택시를 불러 주세요 asks someone to arrange or call one.

How does 지금 택시가 필요해요 differ from the basic expression?

지금 택시가 필요해요 means “I need a taxi now”. 택시가 필요해요 states a need; 택시를 불러 주세요 asks someone to arrange or call one.

Can I use 택시가 필요해요 in a full sentence?

지금 택시가 필요해요. means “I need a taxi now.” 택시가 필요해요 states a need; 택시를 불러 주세요 asks someone to arrange or call one.

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