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===Verb=== | ===Verb=== | ||
'''daqi''' (''class 1'') | '''daqi''' (''class 1'') | ||
# to wash; to bathe | # to wash; to bathe; to clean | ||
#:''Ta maacuuna <b>daqu</b>.'' | #:''Ta maacuuna <b>daqu</b>.'' | ||
#:: ''<b>Wash</b> the dishes.'' | #:: ''<b>Wash</b> the dishes.'' | ||
Revision as of 02:47, 3 December 2017
Qino
Alternative forms
- طٯ (Western Arabic script)
- طق (Eastern Arabic script)
- ጠቂ (Ge'ez script)
Etymology
Proto-Cushitic. Cognate to Somali dhaqid, Oromo dhiqqachuu.
Pronunciation
(Qino) IPA: /ˈdaɠi/ [dáɰˀi ~ dáʔi]
Verb
daqi (class 1)
- to wash; to bathe; to clean
- Ta maacuuna daqu.
- Wash the dishes.
- Ta maacuuna daqu.
- to take care of; to watch
- Loowa daqá.
- He watches cattle.
- Loowa 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"
daqáti verb, 1a "to wash (for one's own benefit); to wash oneself; to take a shower/bath"