Contionary:daqi

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)

1. to wash; to bathe

   Ta maacuuna daqu.

   Wash the dishes.

2. to take care of; to watch

   Loowa daqá.

   He watches cattle.

Usage notes

Daqi often implies a more thorough washing than meejhi.

Synonyms

meejhi

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"