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मुझे टैक्सी चाहिएHero phrase
मुझे टैक्सी चाहिए
I need a taxi
स्टेशन से घर जाने के लिए बोला, मुझे टैक्सी चाहिए।To go home from the station I said, I need a taxi.
बारिश में सड़क किनारे खड़े होकर कहा, मुझे टैक्सी चाहिए।Standing by the roadside in the rain I said, I need a taxi.
यहाँ रोकिएPhrase 1
यहाँ रोकिए
stop here
मकान नंबर दिखते ही कहा, यहाँ रोकिए।As soon as I saw the house number I said, stop here.
मॉल के गेट पर पहुँचकर बोला, यहाँ रोकिए।Reaching the mall gate I said, stop here.
कितने पैसे हुए?Phrase 2
कितने पैसे हुए?
how much is it?
गाडी रुकते ही पूछा, कितने पैसे हुए?As soon as the car stopped I asked, how much money is it?
वॉलेट निकालते हुए बोला, भैया, कितने पैसे हुए?While taking out my wallet I said, bhaiya, how much money is it?
क्या आप मीटर चलाएंगे?Phrase 3
क्या आप मीटर चलाएंगे?
will you turn on the meter?
बैठते ही पूछा, क्या आप मीटर चलाएंगे?As soon as I sat down I asked, will you turn on the meter?
किराया तय करने से पहले कहा, क्या आप मीटर चलाएंगे?Before settling the fare I said, will you turn on the meter?
जल्दी कीजिएPhrase 4
जल्दी कीजिए
please hurry
फ्लाइट छूटने वाली थी तो बोला, जल्दी कीजिए।The flight was about to leave so I said, please hurry.
ट्रैफ़िक में फँसकर कहा, भाई, जल्दी कीजिए।Stuck in traffic I said, bhai, please hurry.
बाएं मुड़िएPhrase 5
बाएं मुड़िए
turn left
मोड़ आते ही कहा, बाएं मुड़िए।As soon as the turn came I said, turn left.
मैप देखते हुए बोला, अगले सिग्नल पर बाएं मुड़िए।Looking at the map I said, turn left at the next signal.
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Hello Mia! How are you today?
Hello Ryan! I am very good. Today I am very happy.
Oh wow! What is the reason for so much happiness?
Today we are going to learn a very useful topic!
Yes! Today's topic is: Conversation in a taxi.
Well said! When we go to a new city, taking a taxi is very important.
When you visit India, a taxi is very useful.
Going in a taxi saves our time.
And we also get a lot of comfort!
Therefore today's sentences are very special!
Today we will learn 6 very easy and useful sentences.
Our hero phrase today is: I need a taxi.
The meaning of 'I need a taxi' is very easy!
Whenever you need a car, just say this!
And besides this, we will also learn 5 more useful sentences.
Like: Stop here! And how much money is it?
And will you turn on the meter? And please hurry!
And the sixth phrase is: Turn left!
These 6 sentences will help you a lot.
Ryan, you tell me. Do you like going in a taxi?
Yes Mia! I am in Team Ryan. I really like sitting in a taxi!
Oh wow! But I am in Team Mia. I like walking!
Haha, great! Today we will talk about Mumbai's taxis!
Oh wow! I really like Mumbai taxis!
So let's start today's discussion!
Ryan, yesterday a very funny thing happened to me!
Really Mia? What happened?
Yesterday I went to market, and started shopping!
Nice! What all did you buy?
I bought lots of beautiful clothes and sweets.
Then you must have had a lot of luggage!
Yes! I had 4 heavy bags. I got very tired.
The sun in the market must have been very strong too!
I had to go home, and needed a car!
Then what did you do?
I stood by the side of the road, and thought: I need a taxi!
Haha! Did you get a ride immediately?
No Ryan! All cabs were full. I said loudly: I need a taxi!
Oh wow! Then did any taxi stop?
Yes! A beautiful black and yellow taxi stopped. I told the driver: I need a taxi!
Wow Mia! What did the driver say?
The driver was very nice. He smiled and said: Please sit! I became very happy.
The driver must have put bags in the car!
Yes! He helped a lot. Cool air was blowing in the taxi.
Great! Whenever you need a cab, just say: I need a taxi!
Yes! Even if your friend asks, say: I need a taxi!
Do you know a special fact about Mumbai taxis?
What special fact Ryan? Tell me!
In Mumbai people really like black and yellow taxis!
Yes! Their color is black and yellow. They can be seen from afar.
Black and yellow color looks very nice to see.
And at night too, it is easily seen!
I heard drivers often drink tea at tea stalls!
Yes Ryan! This is a very famous Mumbai culture.
Drivers drink tea, and talk to each other!
This is a very lovely sight!
So whenever I need a ride, I say: I need a taxi!
Haha, very good! Now we learn our other phrases!
Now we will learn our remaining 5 sentences!
Our second phrase is: Stop here.
The meaning of 'yahan rokiye' is 'Stop here'.
When your home or hotel arrives, tell the driver: Stop here!
Like when I reach the market, I say: Stop here! Thank you!
Yes, the driver will stop the car immediately. This is very easy!
Our third phrase is: How much money is it?
The meaning of 'kitne paise hue?' is 'How much cost?'.
At the end of the trip, to pay money ask: How much money is it?
In India, you can pay cash or digital pay!
The driver will tell you the correct fare.
Then you can pay money easily.
Our fourth phrase is: Will you turn on the meter?
The meaning of 'kya aap meter chalayenge?' is 'Meter on?'.
As soon as you sit in the taxi always ask: Will you turn on the meter?
Turning on the meter makes you pay the correct price.
Rupees are clearly visible in the meter.
Because of this no one will ask you for extra money!
Our fifth phrase is: Please hurry.
The meaning of 'jaldi kijiye' is 'Hurry please'.
If you need to go to station, and are getting late, say: Please hurry!
If it's train time, saying this is very useful.
The driver will understand and drive a bit faster!
But always remember, safety comes first!
And our sixth phrase is: Turn left.
The meaning of 'baayein mudiye' is 'Turn left'.
When giving directions if you need to go left, say: Turn left!
And if you need to go right, say: Turn right!
And to go straight say: Go straight!
These three words are very necessary for giving directions!
Ryan, which team are you in?
I am always in Team Ryan! Going in a taxi is comfortable!
And I am in Team Mia! I like walking around!
Haha, both our choices are different, but both ways are great!
Ryan, can you make a guess?
A guess about what Mia?
How many black and yellow taxis run in Mumbai?
Umm, are there 5,000 taxis?
No! I heard that in Mumbai there are more than 20,000 black and yellow taxis!
Oh wow! 20,000 taxis! That is a very big number!
Okay Ryan, make a guess for one more question!
Yes Mia, ask! I am ready to think!
How many years old is the taxi service in Mumbai?
Is it 50 years old?
No! I heard that it is more than 100 years old!
Oh wow! 100 years! Its history is very old!
Ryan, now it's time for our practice!
I am completely ready Mia! You ask questions!
First question! You stand at station, and need a ride. What will you say?
I will say in a very clear voice: I need a taxi!
Oh wow! Absolutely correct answer!
Second question! You sat in cab, and want right price. What will you ask?
I will immediately ask: Will you turn on the meter?
Well done! This is a very wise question.
Third question! Train time is near, and getting late. What will you say?
I will say with a bit of worry: Please hurry!
Great! The driver will immediately drive fast.
Fourth question! You need to go left at the turn. How will you show the way?
I will show with my hand and say: Turn left!
Absolutely right! The driver will turn left.
Fifth question! You reached hotel, and want to stop car. What will you say?
I will calmly say: Stop here!
Oh wow! The driver will stop the car immediately.
Sixth question! Now you have to pay money. How will you ask the fare?
I will take out my wallet and ask: How much money is it?
Wonderful! You gave all 6 questions correct!
Seventh question! Say two things together! Turn left and stop the car!
This is very fun! I will say: Turn left and stop here!
Fantastic! You combined both things together!
Eighth question! Ask to turn on meter, and ask to hurry up!
I will say: Will you turn on the meter? Please hurry!
Very good! Both sentences are correct!
Ninth question! You want to go straight, and then turn left!
I will say giving directions: Go straight and turn left!
Oh wow! Gave absolutely correct directions!
Tenth question! At end of trip ask money, and say thank you!
I will smile and say: How much money is it? Thank you!
Eleventh question! When you need a new ride again, what will you say?
I will say again: I need a taxi!
Bravo Ryan! You have become a master at talking in a taxi!
This is all because of you Mia! You taught very well!
Ryan, today's class was very fun!
Yes Mia! I also enjoyed a lot.
Today we learned 6 very useful sentences.
And also learned about Mumbai's taxis!
All sentences were very easy and useful.
Yes Mia! Now today's mission for our listeners!
Today's mission is very easy!
Stand in front of the mirror.
And say loudly three times: I need a taxi!
Then say three times: Stop here!
Speaking loudly will remove your fear!
And your Hindi will become very good!
Next time when you go to India, definitely say these sentences in a taxi!
And yes, if you have heavy luggage don't walk, take a taxi!
Sit in a black and yellow taxi, and travel comfortably!
See you next time friends! Bye-bye!
Keep learning Hindi and keep speaking! Bye!
अब आपकी बारीYour turn
6 असली स्थितियों से अभ्यासPractice with 6 real situations
1मुझे टैक्सी चाहिएमुझे टैक्सी चाहिए
स्टेशन से घर जाना है। सामने गाड़ियाँ खड़ी हैं, ड्राइवर देख रहा है। क्या कहोगे?
You need to go home from the station. Cars are waiting, and a driver looks at you. What do you say?
2यहाँ रोकिएयहाँ रोकिए
टैक्सी में हो। अपना मकान नंबर सड़क पर दिख गया। क्या कहोगे?
You are in a taxi. You see your house number on the street. What do you say?
3कितने पैसे हुए?कितने पैसे हुए?
टैक्सी घर के सामने रुकी। पैसे देने हैं, ड्राइवर देख रहा है। क्या कहोगे?
The taxi stops in front of your house. You need to pay, and the driver looks at you. What do you say?
4क्या आप मीटर चलाएंगे?क्या आप मीटर चलाएंगे?
टैक्सी में बैठे। ड्राइवर पैसे पहले से बोल रहा है, मीटर बंद है। क्या कहोगे?
You sit in the taxi. The driver says a price first, and the meter is off. What do you say?
5जल्दी कीजिएजल्दी कीजिए
फ्लाइट जल्दी है, एयरपोर्ट जाना है। सड़क पर बहुत गाड़ियाँ हैं। क्या कहोगे?
The flight is soon, and you need the airport. There are many cars on the road. What do you say?
6बाएं मुड़िएबाएं मुड़िए
घर बाईं गली में है। मोड़ आ गया, ड्राइवर सीधा जा रहा है। क्या कहोगे?
Home is on the left street. The turn is here, but the driver goes straight. What do you say?
Today's small task
Say “मुझे टैक्सी चाहिए” out loud once today — in a real situation if you can.Say “मुझे टैक्सी चाहिए” out loud once today — in a real situation if you can.
Hello Ryan! I am very good. Today I am very happy.
Oh wow! What is the reason for so much happiness?
Today we are going to learn a very useful topic!
Yes! Today's topic is: Conversation in a taxi.
Well said! When we go to a new city, taking a taxi is very important.
When you visit India, a taxi is very useful.
Going in a taxi saves our time.
And we also get a lot of comfort!
Therefore today's sentences are very special!
Today we will learn 6 very easy and useful sentences.
Our hero phrase today is: I need a taxi.
The meaning of 'I need a taxi' is very easy!
Whenever you need a car, just say this!
And besides this, we will also learn 5 more useful sentences.
Like: Stop here! And how much money is it?
And will you turn on the meter? And please hurry!
And the sixth phrase is: Turn left!
These 6 sentences will help you a lot.
Ryan, you tell me. Do you like going in a taxi?
Yes Mia! I am in Team Ryan. I really like sitting in a taxi!
Oh wow! But I am in Team Mia. I like walking!
Haha, great! Today we will talk about Mumbai's taxis!
Oh wow! I really like Mumbai taxis!
So let's start today's discussion!
Ryan, yesterday a very funny thing happened to me!
Really Mia? What happened?
Yesterday I went to market, and started shopping!
Nice! What all did you buy?
I bought lots of beautiful clothes and sweets.
Then you must have had a lot of luggage!
Yes! I had 4 heavy bags. I got very tired.
The sun in the market must have been very strong too!
I had to go home, and needed a car!
Then what did you do?
I stood by the side of the road, and thought: I need a taxi!
Haha! Did you get a ride immediately?
No Ryan! All cabs were full. I said loudly: I need a taxi!
Oh wow! Then did any taxi stop?
Yes! A beautiful black and yellow taxi stopped. I told the driver: I need a taxi!
Wow Mia! What did the driver say?
The driver was very nice. He smiled and said: Please sit! I became very happy.
The driver must have put bags in the car!
Yes! He helped a lot. Cool air was blowing in the taxi.
Great! Whenever you need a cab, just say: I need a taxi!
Yes! Even if your friend asks, say: I need a taxi!
Do you know a special fact about Mumbai taxis?
What special fact Ryan? Tell me!
In Mumbai people really like black and yellow taxis!
Yes! Their color is black and yellow. They can be seen from afar.
Black and yellow color looks very nice to see.
And at night too, it is easily seen!
I heard drivers often drink tea at tea stalls!
Yes Ryan! This is a very famous Mumbai culture.
Drivers drink tea, and talk to each other!
This is a very lovely sight!
So whenever I need a ride, I say: I need a taxi!
Haha, very good! Now we learn our other phrases!
Now we will learn our remaining 5 sentences!
Our second phrase is: Stop here.
The meaning of 'yahan rokiye' is 'Stop here'.
When your home or hotel arrives, tell the driver: Stop here!
Like when I reach the market, I say: Stop here! Thank you!
Yes, the driver will stop the car immediately. This is very easy!
Our third phrase is: How much money is it?
The meaning of 'kitne paise hue?' is 'How much cost?'.
At the end of the trip, to pay money ask: How much money is it?
In India, you can pay cash or digital pay!
The driver will tell you the correct fare.
Then you can pay money easily.
Our fourth phrase is: Will you turn on the meter?
The meaning of 'kya aap meter chalayenge?' is 'Meter on?'.
As soon as you sit in the taxi always ask: Will you turn on the meter?
Turning on the meter makes you pay the correct price.
Rupees are clearly visible in the meter.
Because of this no one will ask you for extra money!
Our fifth phrase is: Please hurry.
The meaning of 'jaldi kijiye' is 'Hurry please'.
If you need to go to station, and are getting late, say: Please hurry!
If it's train time, saying this is very useful.
The driver will understand and drive a bit faster!
But always remember, safety comes first!
And our sixth phrase is: Turn left.
The meaning of 'baayein mudiye' is 'Turn left'.
When giving directions if you need to go left, say: Turn left!
And if you need to go right, say: Turn right!
And to go straight say: Go straight!
These three words are very necessary for giving directions!
Ryan, which team are you in?
I am always in Team Ryan! Going in a taxi is comfortable!
And I am in Team Mia! I like walking around!
Haha, both our choices are different, but both ways are great!
Ryan, can you make a guess?
A guess about what Mia?
How many black and yellow taxis run in Mumbai?
Umm, are there 5,000 taxis?
No! I heard that in Mumbai there are more than 20,000 black and yellow taxis!
Oh wow! 20,000 taxis! That is a very big number!
Okay Ryan, make a guess for one more question!
Yes Mia, ask! I am ready to think!
How many years old is the taxi service in Mumbai?
Is it 50 years old?
No! I heard that it is more than 100 years old!
Oh wow! 100 years! Its history is very old!
Ryan, now it's time for our practice!
I am completely ready Mia! You ask questions!
First question! You stand at station, and need a ride. What will you say?
I will say in a very clear voice: I need a taxi!
Oh wow! Absolutely correct answer!
Second question! You sat in cab, and want right price. What will you ask?
I will immediately ask: Will you turn on the meter?
Well done! This is a very wise question.
Third question! Train time is near, and getting late. What will you say?
I will say with a bit of worry: Please hurry!
Great! The driver will immediately drive fast.
Fourth question! You need to go left at the turn. How will you show the way?
I will show with my hand and say: Turn left!
Absolutely right! The driver will turn left.
Fifth question! You reached hotel, and want to stop car. What will you say?
I will calmly say: Stop here!
Oh wow! The driver will stop the car immediately.
Sixth question! Now you have to pay money. How will you ask the fare?
I will take out my wallet and ask: How much money is it?
Wonderful! You gave all 6 questions correct!
Seventh question! Say two things together! Turn left and stop the car!
This is very fun! I will say: Turn left and stop here!
Fantastic! You combined both things together!
Eighth question! Ask to turn on meter, and ask to hurry up!
I will say: Will you turn on the meter? Please hurry!
Very good! Both sentences are correct!
Ninth question! You want to go straight, and then turn left!
I will say giving directions: Go straight and turn left!
Oh wow! Gave absolutely correct directions!
Tenth question! At end of trip ask money, and say thank you!
I will smile and say: How much money is it? Thank you!
Eleventh question! When you need a new ride again, what will you say?
I will say again: I need a taxi!
Bravo Ryan! You have become a master at talking in a taxi!
This is all because of you Mia! You taught very well!
Ryan, today's class was very fun!
Yes Mia! I also enjoyed a lot.
Today we learned 6 very useful sentences.
And also learned about Mumbai's taxis!
All sentences were very easy and useful.
Yes Mia! Now today's mission for our listeners!
Today's mission is very easy!
Stand in front of the mirror.
And say loudly three times: I need a taxi!
Then say three times: Stop here!
Speaking loudly will remove your fear!
And your Hindi will become very good!
Next time when you go to India, definitely say these sentences in a taxi!
And yes, if you have heavy luggage don't walk, take a taxi!
Sit in a black and yellow taxi, and travel comfortably!
See you next time friends! Bye-bye!
Keep learning Hindi and keep speaking! Bye!
Key phrases
6 to keep
मुझे टैक्सी चाहिएमुझे टैक्सी चाहिए
I need a taxi
स्टेशन से घर जाने के लिए बोला, मुझे टैक्सी चाहिए।To go home from the station I said, I need a taxi.
यहाँ रोकिएयहाँ रोकिए
stop here
मकान नंबर दिखते ही कहा, यहाँ रोकिए।As soon as I saw the house number I said, stop here.
कितने पैसे हुए?कितने पैसे हुए?
how much is it?
गाडी रुकते ही पूछा, कितने पैसे हुए?As soon as the car stopped I asked, how much money is it?
क्या आप मीटर चलाएंगे?क्या आप मीटर चलाएंगे?
will you turn on the meter?
बैठते ही पूछा, क्या आप मीटर चलाएंगे?As soon as I sat down I asked, will you turn on the meter?
जल्दी कीजिएजल्दी कीजिए
please hurry
फ्लाइट छूटने वाली थी तो बोला, जल्दी कीजिए।The flight was about to leave so I said, please hurry.
बाएं मुड़िएबाएं मुड़िए
turn left
मोड़ आते ही कहा, बाएं मुड़िए।As soon as the turn came I said, turn left.
अब आपकी बारी
Your turn
ज़ोर से बोलो
Today's small task
Say “मुझे टैक्सी चाहिए” out loud once today — in a real situation if you can.Say “मुझे टैक्सी चाहिए” out loud once today — in a real situation if you can.