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When used with the meaning of "wash", ''daqi'' implies a more thorough washing than ''meejhi''. | When used with the meaning of "wash", ''daqi'' implies a more thorough washing than ''meejhi''. | ||
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Revision as of 17:13, 2 December 2017
Qino
Alternative forms
- طٯ (Western Arabic script)
- طق (Eastern Arabic script)
- ጠቂ (Ge'ez script)
Etymology
Proto-Cushitic. Cognate to Somali meedh/meer.
Pronunciation
(Qino) IPA: /ˈmeːʄi/ [méːʔʲi]
Verb
meejhi (class 1)
- to wash; to bathe; to rinse
- Ta maacuuna meejhu.
- Rinse the dishes.
- Ta maacuuna meejhu.
- (reflexive, with ablative) to absolve oneself (from responsibility); to renounce; to wash one's hands of
- Keeshi dunuubak is meejhá.
- I declare myself innocent of his crimes/sins.
- Keeshi dunuubak is meejhá.
Usage notes
When used with the meaning of "wash", daqi implies a more thorough washing than meejhi.
Synonyms
Derived terms
meejháti verb, 1a "to wash (for one's own benefit); to wash oneself; to take a shower/bath"