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==Qino== | ==Qino== | ||
===Alternative forms=== | ===Alternative forms=== | ||
* | *دٯ (Western Arabic script) | ||
* | *دق (Eastern Arabic script) | ||
* | *ደቂ (Ge'ez script) | ||
===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||
Revision as of 18:51, 21 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/ [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"
- daqati verb, 2c "to wash/clean (for one's own benefit); to wash oneself; to take a shower/bath"