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The word taxi is short for taxicab, which was the name given to them by Harry Nathaniel Allen when he imported the first 600 motorised taxis to be used by the New York Taxicab Company from France.
He was inspired to create the name because the meter used to decide the fare of each journey is called a taximeter, which comes from the French word taximetre which in turn comes from the German taxameter. Taxameter comes from the Latin words taxa, meaning tax or charge, and metron which is Greek for measure.
The word taxi is pronounced in the same way in almost all languages, though the spelling can change according to the language's pronunciation of particular letters - examples are the Welsh tacsi (because Welsh has no x), taksi in Finnish and taxika in Czech. Handy if you ever need a cab from the airport in any country with a language you don't speak!
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What is the plural of taxi?
one taxi or two taxis
How many ways can you use taxi in a sentence?
As verb (taxi an airplane), adjective (taxi fare), and noun.
Is taxi a proper noun?
Well honey, "taxi" is not a proper noun, it's a common noun. Proper nouns are the fancy ones that get capitalized, like "New York City" or "John Smith." So next time you want to hail a taxi, just remember it's not getting any special treatment in the grammar world.
Plural form of the word taxi?
The plural of taxi is taxis, and the plural possessive is taxis' (referring to more than one taxi, or taxicab). The plural is also less commonly taxies, which is the spelling of the third-person singular, present tense, of "to taxi."
Taxi or taxy an aircraft - which is correct?
The correct term is "taxi" when referring to the movement of an aircraft on the ground. "Taxi" in this context is a verb that describes the action of an aircraft moving under its own power on the ground, typically to or from a runway. "Taxy" is not a recognized term in aviation and would be considered incorrect usage.
What is a taxi called in french?
Un taxi (masc.)
What is a female taxi driver called?
taxi woman driver,
What is a male taxi driver called?
taxi man driver
What is a Taxi in England?
Surprise, surprise - it's called a taxi. It's also called a cab.
What are taxis called in Britain?
In Britain, taxis are commonly known as "black cabs" or "hackney carriages", especially in London. Private hire vehicles (PHVs) are called "minicabs", which must be pre-booked. For a reliable taxi service in the UK, check out CabHit!
What is a human powered taxi called?
A rickshaw
What is a taxi cab customer called?
Fare
What is it called when you pay in a taxi?
Coins or papers
What is the place called were you keep taxi's?
Ranks?
what is a 3 wheel taxi called?
jebjwe
Best taxis to ride in in Jakarta?
Taxi company called Blue Bird Group
What is a three wheeled Indian taxi called?
It is called a tuktuk
