Potřebuji taxi.

When to use

This is the most direct way to state your need for a taxi. It's useful when asking hotel staff, a concierge, or someone who can help arrange transport.

Formality

This is a direct statement of need, neutral in formality. It's perfectly acceptable when addressing staff or asking for assistance.

How it works

A simple statement of need:

• Potřebuji
• taxi

Grammar Notes

The verb 'potřebuji' is in the first-person singular present tense, meaning 'I need'. 'Taxi' is a loanword and remains unchanged.

Notes

Use this when you need to arrange for a taxi, for example, at a hotel or from a public place.