das Taxi

Meaning and Usage

"Das Taxi" in German refers to a taxi, a mode of transportation that can be hired to take passengers to a specified destination for a fare.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "Taxi" is a loanword from English and is used in German with the definite article "das." It does not change in the plural form.

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Taxi" is very similar in both German and English, as it is a loanword from English and has the same meaning and usage in both languages.

Cultural Context

Taxis are a common mode of transportation in many German cities, providing a convenient and accessible way to travel within urban areas.

Example Sentences

• Das Taxi ist pünktlich angekommen. (The taxi arrived on time.)
• Wir haben ein Taxi genommen, um zum Bahnhof zu gelangen. (We took a taxi to get to the train station.)

Memory Tips

Associate "das Taxi" with the English word "taxi" to remember its meaning and usage.

Additional Vocabulary

• die Fahrt (the ride)
• der Fahrer (the driver)
• die Taxizentrale (the taxi company)

Gender and Plural

• Gender: das (neuter)
• Plural: die Taxis

Conjugation

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