टैक्सी बुलाना
to call taxi
حرفيًا: taxi (taxi) + to call/summon (bulana)
Use `टैक्सी बुलाना` whenever you need to hire a car to get from point A to point B.
في 15 ثانية
- Used for arranging a cab ride via phone or street.
- Combines 'taxi' with the verb 'bulana' (to call).
- Works for both physical hailing and digital app booking.
المعنى
This phrase is used when you need to arrange a cab ride. It covers everything from shouting for a taxi on the street to booking one through a smartphone app.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Leaving a friend's house
देर हो गई है, मैं टैक्सी बुलाता हूँ।
It is late, I will call a taxi.
At a hotel reception
क्या आप मेरे लिए टैक्सी बुला सकते हैं?
Can you call a taxi for me?
Texting a group of friends
टैक्सी बुला ली है, 5 मिनट में पहुँचूँगा।
I've called the taxi, I'll arrive in 5 minutes.
خلفية ثقافية
While 'bulana' means to call, in modern India, it almost always refers to using apps like Uber or Ola. Historically, calling a taxi involved a loud whistle or a specific hand wave, a sight still common in older parts of Kolkata or Mumbai. The phrase represents the transition from street-hailing to digital booking while keeping the same linguistic root.
The App Shortcut
Even if you are using Uber, just say `टैक्सी बुलाना`. It sounds more natural than saying 'I am opening the app'.
Don't 'Call' People
While `bulana` means to call, don't use it for phone calls. For that, use `phone karna`.
في 15 ثانية
- Used for arranging a cab ride via phone or street.
- Combines 'taxi' with the verb 'bulana' (to call).
- Works for both physical hailing and digital app booking.
What It Means
टैक्सी बुलाना is your bread and butter for getting around. It literally means "to call a taxi." In the old days, this meant whistling or waving. Today, it mostly means tapping a button on your phone. It is a simple, functional phrase. You use it when you are stranded or planning a trip.
How To Use It
You use this phrase just like a regular verb. If you are doing it now, say मैं टैक्सी बुला रहा हूँ. If you want someone else to do it, say टैक्सी बुलाओ. It is very flexible. You can use it with friends or hotel staff. Just change the ending of bulana to match your grammar. It fits perfectly in almost any sentence about transport.
When To Use It
Use this when you are leaving a party late. Use it at the airport when you are tired. It is perfect for telling a friend you are on your way. If you are at a hotel, ask the receptionist to do it. It is the standard way to discuss hiring a vehicle. Even if you use an app, this is the phrase people use.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for public buses or trains. You don't "call" a bus; you catch it. Also, if you have a private driver, use गाड़ी बुलाना instead. टैक्सी बुलाना implies a commercial service. If you are hitching a ride with a friend, this sounds weird. It sounds like you are hiring them professionally. Stick to लिफ्ट माँगना for friends.
Cultural Background
In India, the taxi culture has changed fast. We went from the iconic black-and-yellow Padminis to Uber and Ola. Despite the tech shift, the word bulana stayed. It feels more personal than "booking." It suggests the taxi is coming specifically for you. In busy cities like Mumbai, calling a taxi is an art form. It involves specific hand signals and eye contact.
Common Variations
Many people now say टैक्सी बुक करना (to book a taxi). This sounds a bit more modern and digital. You might also hear कैब बुलाना (to call a cab). In big cities, कैब is becoming more popular than टैक्सी. If you are in a rush, you might just say टैक्सी करो (do/get a taxi). All of these will get you to your destination safely.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This is a neutral, everyday phrase. It works in both formal and informal settings. The only thing to watch for is the verb conjugation of `bulana` to match the subject and tense.
The App Shortcut
Even if you are using Uber, just say `टैक्सी बुलाना`. It sounds more natural than saying 'I am opening the app'.
Don't 'Call' People
While `bulana` means to call, don't use it for phone calls. For that, use `phone karna`.
The 'Auto' Alternative
In India, you'll often call an 'Auto' (rickshaw) instead. The phrase becomes `ऑटो बुलाना`.
أمثلة
6देर हो गई है, मैं टैक्सी बुलाता हूँ।
It is late, I will call a taxi.
A common way to announce you are leaving.
क्या आप मेरे लिए टैक्सी बुला सकते हैं?
Can you call a taxi for me?
A polite request using the 'can you' structure.
टैक्सी बुला ली है, 5 मिनट में पहुँचूँगा।
I've called the taxi, I'll arrive in 5 minutes.
Shows the action is already completed.
गाड़ी खराब हो गई, अब टैक्सी बुलानी पड़ेगी!
The car broke down, now I'll have to call a taxi!
Expresses a bit of frustration at the situation.
मेहमानों के लिए टैक्सी बुला दीजिये।
Please call a taxi for the guests.
Using the 'de-na' auxiliary verb for a polite command.
जल्दी करो, टैक्सी बुलाओ!
Hurry up, call a taxi!
Short, urgent command for an emergency.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct form of 'bulana' for 'I am calling'.
मैं अभी टैक्सी ___ हूँ।
'Raha hoon' indicates a continuous action happening right now.
Complete the polite request.
कृपया एक टैक्सी ___।
'Bulaiye' is the formal/polite imperative form used with 'Kripya'.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 'Taxi Bulana'
Talking to siblings or close friends.
टैक्सी बुला ले।
Standard everyday usage.
टैक्सी बुला रहा हूँ।
Talking to staff or in a business setting.
कृपया टैक्सी बुला दीजिये।
When to use 'Taxi Bulana'
At the Airport
I need a ride to the hotel.
After a Party
Too tired to drive home.
Rainy Day
Walking is not an option.
Car Trouble
The engine won't start.
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, bulana means to summon or invite. To say 'call me on the phone,' use मुझे फोन करना.
Yes! Even though you are booking on an app, you still say टैक्सी बुलाना.
Bulana is for people or vehicles that come to you. Mangwana is usually for ordering objects like food.
It is borrowed from English, but it is the most common word used in Hindi today.
You would say मैंने टैक्सी बुला ली है (Maine taxi bula lee hai).
Yes, it is neutral. Just use the polite verb ending: क्या मैं टैक्सी बुलाऊँ? (Shall I call a taxi?).
You still use bulana. You might say टैक्सी को आवाज़ दो (Give the taxi a shout/call).
Absolutely. कैब बुलाना is very common in urban areas and sounds slightly more modern.
Learners sometimes say टैक्सी कहना (to say taxi), which is incorrect. Always use bulana.
Not really slang, but टैक्सी कर लेते हैं (Let's just do/get a taxi) is a very casual way to suggest it.
عبارات ذات صلة
ऑटो रिक्शा लेना
to take an auto rickshaw
गाड़ी बुक करना
to book a car
लिफ्ट लेना
to take a lift/hitchhike
रास्ता पूछना
to ask for directions
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