Meaning
To ride in a taxi as a form of transportation.
Cultural Background
Taxis are color-coded in some cities, and 'Kakao T' is the dominant app for calling them. Taxis have automatic doors, so you don't need to open them yourself. In many cities, you must hail a taxi on the street, though apps like Uber are now more common. Taxis are often found at designated taxi stands rather than being hailed on the street.
Particle usage
Remember to use the object particle '를' after '택시'.
Politeness
Always use '타요' or '타세요' to be polite to the driver or when giving instructions.
Meaning
To ride in a taxi as a form of transportation.
Particle usage
Remember to use the object particle '를' after '택시'.
Politeness
Always use '타요' or '타세요' to be polite to the driver or when giving instructions.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
너무 늦어서 택시를 ____.
You take a taxi, so '타요' is the correct verb.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
You ride a taxi, you don't eat or study it.
Match the Korean phrase to the English meaning.
Match: 1. 택시를 타다, 2. 택시를 잡다
타다 is to ride, 잡다 is to hail.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 어떻게 가요? B: 너무 멀어서 ____.
The most natural response to how you are going somewhere.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises너무 늦어서 택시를 ____.
You take a taxi, so '타요' is the correct verb.
Choose the correct sentence.
You ride a taxi, you don't eat or study it.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
타다 is to ride, 잡다 is to hail.
A: 어떻게 가요? B: 너무 멀어서 ____.
The most natural response to how you are going somewhere.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, in casual conversation, dropping the particle is very common and natural.
It is neutral. It is appropriate for almost all daily situations.
'탑승하다' is much more formal and usually used for planes or trains.
Related Phrases
택시를 잡다
similarTo hail a taxi
택시를 부르다
similarTo call a taxi
택시를 이용하다
similarTo use a taxi
택시에서 내리다
contrastTo get out of a taxi
