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)

to wash; to bathe; to clean
Ta maacuuna daqi.
Wash the dishes.
to take care of; to watch
Loowa us daqá.
He takes care of 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"