Korean Dictionary
How to say "Taxi App" in Korean
“Taxi App” in Korean is 카카오택시 (pronounced "kakao taeksi").
카카오택시
kakao taeksi
Usage & Context
카카오택시 is Korea's leading ride-hailing app developed by Kakao Corporation. It allows users to book taxis instantly and pay through the app making cash unnecessary. 카카오택시 is available in both regular and deluxe modes and includes special services like women-only driver options.
Example Sentence
카카오택시 앱으로 택시를 불렀어요.
I called a taxi using the Kakao Taxi app.
How to use 카카오택시 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Taxi App” is 카카오택시, romanized as kakao taeksi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
카 (ka) sounds like 'car' without the 'r' sound. 카 (ka) repeats the same sound. 오 (o) is like 'oh'. 택 (taek) sounds like 'tack' in 'tackle', and 시 (si) is like 'she'. The pronunciation flows smoothly with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a convenient travel option to a companion.
카카오택시 불러서 공항으로 갈까요?
Shall we call a Kakao Taxi to go to the airport?
Describing a late night out with friends.
밤늦게까지 놀다가 카카오택시 타고 집에 왔어요.
I played until late at night and came home by Kakao Taxi.
Reassuring someone about the efficiency of the service.
카카오택시 부르면 금방 와요.
If you call a Kakao Taxi, it comes quickly.
Cultural Context
카카오택시 (Kakao Taxi) is the dominant ride-hailing app in South Korea, essentially the 'Uber' for taxis. It's an integral part of the Kakao ecosystem, which includes KakaoTalk, the country's most popular messaging app. Almost all Koreans use it, making it incredibly convenient for hailing a cab anywhere, anytime. Users can select different taxi types (regular, deluxe, van) and even specify requests like 'no talking' or 'female driver,' largely replacing the traditional method of hailing taxis on the street.
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Common Phrases
카카오택시 불렀어요.
I called a Kakao Taxi.
카카오택시 타고 갈까요?
Shall we go by Kakao Taxi?
카카오택시 요금 얼마예요?
How much is the Kakao Taxi fare?
Related Expressions
택시
taeksi
Taxi
택시 앱
taeksi aep
Taxi app (general term)
카카오T
Kakao T
Kakao's broader transportation platform (includes taxi, bike, parking, etc.)
호출하다
hochulhada
To call/hail (a taxi)
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