Arabic · Travel & Places
سيارة أجرة
sayyarat ujra
Taxi
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
A car you pay to be driven somewhere in.
Example
خذ سيارة أجرة إلى المطار.
Take a taxi to the airport.
Etymology
سيارة أجرة (sayyarat ujra) translates to 'car for hire' and combines سيارة (sayyarah), meaning car, with أجرة (ujrah), meaning fare or payment. This term has evolved as transportation systems have modernized.
How & Where It’s Used
This term is prevalent in spoken Arabic, particularly in urban settings. It is understood across different dialects, but its usage may vary regionally.