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South Korea slang
Taxi (from English "taxi," widely used for any cab)
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
South Korea
Formality
Informal.
taksi (택시) means Taxi (from English "taxi," widely used for any cab). It is best read as south korea slang associated with South Korea.
"taksi (택시)" means Taxi (from English "taxi," widely used for any cab). In South Korea, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Taxi fare; also often used to mean a shared taxi or minibus
A commercial bus or minibus used for public transportation
A request for a taxi/okada to take you directly to your destination (not a shared ride)
A commuter electric train (often used for short-distance suburban travel)
Car; vehicle (general term).
Train (general term for train travel).
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