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===Pronunciation=== | ===Pronunciation=== | ||
(''Qino'') [[Guide:IPA|IPA]]: /ˈdaɠi/ | (''Qino'') [[Guide:IPA|IPA]]: /ˈdaɠi/ | ||
===Verb=== | ===Verb=== | ||
'''daqi''' (''class 1'') | '''daqi''' (''class 1'') | ||
# to wash; to bathe; to clean | # to wash; to bathe; to clean | ||
#:''Ta maacuuna <b> | #:''Ta maacuuna <b>daqi</b>.'' | ||
#:: ''<b>Wash</b> the dishes.'' | #:: ''<b>Wash</b> the dishes.'' | ||
# to take care of; to watch | # to take care of; to watch | ||
#:''Loowa <b>daqá</b>.'' | #:''Loowa us <b>daqá</b>.'' | ||
#:: ''He <b> | #:: ''He <b>takes care of</b> cattle.'' | ||
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====Inflection==== | ====Inflection==== | ||
Latest revision as of 02:17, 22 December 2017
Qino
Alternative forms
- دٯ (Western Arabic script)
- دق (Eastern Arabic script)
- ደቂ (Ge'ez script)
Etymology
Proto-Cushitic. Cognate to Somali dhaqid, Oromo dhiqqachuu.
Pronunciation
(Qino) IPA: /ˈdaɠi/
Verb
daqi (class 1)
- to wash; to bathe; to clean
- Ta maacuuna daqi.
- Wash the dishes.
- Ta maacuuna daqi.
- to take care of; to watch
- Loowa us daqá.
- He takes care of cattle.
- Loowa us daqá.
Usage notes
When used with the meaning of "wash", daqi implies a more thorough cleaning than meejhi. For example, you would use daqi if you're cleaning a rusty car, but meejhi if you're doing a regular wash.
Synonyms
Derived terms
- daqata noun, m. "washing; shower; bath"
- daqati verb, 2c "to wash/clean (for one's own benefit); to wash oneself; to take a shower/bath"