Contionary:daqi

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)

1. to wash; to bathe; to clean

   Ta maacuuna daqu.

   Wash the dishes.

2. to take care of; to watch

   Loowa daqá.

   He watches cattle.

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

• meejhi

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"