Indonesian · Travel & Places
taksi
Taxi
Beginnernoun
Definition
A car you pay to be driven somewhere in.
Example
Kita naik taksi ke hotel saja.
Let's just take a taxi to the hotel.
Etymology
The word 'taksi' comes from the English 'taxi', which itself is derived from the French 'taximètre'. It entered the Indonesian language in the 20th century as modern transportation networks developed.
How & Where It’s Used
'Taksi' is widely used in both spoken and written contexts, primarily in urban areas, and is considered an informal term. It reflects the global influence on Indonesian modern travel.