Signification
Hailing or getting a taxi.
Contexte culturel
The 'informal taxi' system is a staple of UB life. Any car can be a taxi. You stand on the curb, put your hand out, and a private citizen might stop to give you a ride for a fee. When you catch a taxi, it is common to sit in the front seat and chat with the driver about traffic or the weather. It's a social experience. Payment is usually calculated by the car's odometer. As of 2024, the standard rate is around 1500-2000 MNT per kilometer. Foreigners are advised to use official apps like UBCab or call registered taxi companies (e.g., 1900-1991) rather than hailing random cars at night.
The Hand Gesture
Keep your palm facing the ground and wave slightly. Don't point your finger up!
Price Check
Always check the odometer (counter) or agree on a price before the car starts moving.
Signification
Hailing or getting a taxi.
The Hand Gesture
Keep your palm facing the ground and wave slightly. Don't point your finger up!
Price Check
Always check the odometer (counter) or agree on a price before the car starts moving.
Front Seat
Don't be shy to sit in the front. It's very common in Mongolia and seen as more friendly.
UBCab App
If you are a foreigner, download the UBCab app. It's the local 'Uber' and much easier than street hailing.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'барих'.
Би өчигдөр орой гэртээ харихын тулд такси ______.
The sentence refers to 'өчигдөр' (yesterday), so the past tense 'барьсан' is required.
Which sentence is correct for 'Let's catch a taxi'?
Аль нь зөв бэ?
'Такси барья' is the natural way to suggest catching a taxi. 'Авъя' is a literal translation error, and 'сууя' is used for buses.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Замаас такси барих
'Замаас' means 'from the road', indicating street hailing.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Бид хоцорч байна! B: Тийм ээ, хурдан ______ бариад явъя.
In a hurry, 'такси' is the most logical choice to 'барих' (catch).
Match the Mongolian to English.
1. Такси барих, 2. Такси дуудах, 3. Таксинд суух
These are the three main stages of taxi usage.
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Aides visuelles
Taxi Etiquette
Do
- • Sit in front
- • Have change
- • Wave palm down
Don't
- • Say 'Avakh'
- • Tip heavily
- • Wait for yellow cabs only
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesБи өчигдөр орой гэртээ харихын тулд такси ______.
The sentence refers to 'өчигдөр' (yesterday), so the past tense 'барьсан' is required.
Аль нь зөв бэ?
'Такси барья' is the natural way to suggest catching a taxi. 'Авъя' is a literal translation error, and 'сууя' is used for buses.
Замаас такси барих
'Замаас' means 'from the road', indicating street hailing.
A: Бид хоцорч байна! B: Тийм ээ, хурдан ______ бариад явъя.
In a hurry, 'такси' is the most logical choice to 'барих' (catch).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three main stages of taxi usage.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, you can use it generally, but 'Такси дуудах' (calling a taxi) is more specific for app usage.
Both are correct, but 'Такси барих' is much more common in daily speech.
It's a cultural linguistic preference. Think of it as 'catching an opportunity' for a ride.
Generally yes, but it's best to be cautious at night or if you are alone. Official taxis are safer.
The slang version is 'Таксидах' (Taksidakh).
Most people pay by cash or mobile transfer (QPay).
Tipping is not expected in Mongolia, but you can round up the fare.
Agree on the price to your destination before you get in.
No, 'Машин барих' means 'to drive a car'.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone.
Би такси хүлээж байна.
Yes, but they are much harder to 'catch' on the street after midnight.
Expressions liées
Таксидах
specialized formTo go by taxi (verb form)
Унаа барих
similarTo catch a ride
Такси дуудах
similarTo call a taxi
Гар өргөх
builds onTo raise a hand
Таксины зогсоол
specialized formTaxi stand
Хөлсний тэрэг
synonymHired carriage/taxi
