Korean Dictionary
How to say "Taxi Fare" in Korean
“Taxi Fare” in Korean is 택시 요금 (pronounced "taeksi yogeum").
택시 요금
taeksi yogeum
Usage & Context
택시 요금 in Korea is metered with a base fare plus distance and time charges. Seoul's basic 택시 요금 starts at 4,800 won for the first 1.6 km. Night surcharges and toll fees may be added to the standard 택시 요금.
Example Sentence
택시 요금이 얼마나 나왔어요?
How much was the taxi fare?
How to use 택시 요금 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Taxi Fare” is 택시 요금, romanized as taeksi yogeum.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
택시 (taeksi) sounds like 'tack-shee', with the 'tack' part similar to 'tack' in 'tack-le'. 요금 (yogeum) sounds like 'yoh-geum', where 'yoh' is like 'yo' in 'yogurt' and 'geum' rhymes with 'gum'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining why you chose public transport.
택시 요금이 너무 비싸서 지하철 탔어요.
The taxi fare was too expensive, so I took the subway.
Warning about night surcharges.
밤늦게 택시 타면 요금이 더 많이 나와요.
If you take a taxi late at night, the fare comes out higher.
Asking about payment options.
택시 요금은 카드 결제도 가능해요.
Taxi fare can also be paid by card.
Cultural Context
Korean taxi fares are metered, starting with a base fare that increases with distance and time. Night surcharges (할증) are common from 10 PM to 4 AM, making the fare significantly higher. Most taxis accept credit cards and T-money/Cashbee transportation cards, making payment convenient. It's rare to haggle over taxi fares, as they are strictly regulated.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
택시 요금 얼마예요?
How much is the taxi fare?
요금 좀 확인해주세요.
Please check the fare.
택시 요금 계산해주세요.
Please calculate the taxi fare.
Related Expressions
대중교통 요금
daejunggyotong yogeum
public transport fare
버스 요금
beoseu yogeum
bus fare
지하철 요금
jihacheol yogeum
subway fare
할증 요금
haljeung yogeum
surcharge
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