Contionary:daqi

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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 daqi.
    Wash the dishes.
  2. 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

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"