Kinyarwanda
kuzibura
Word parts: ku-zibura
koo-zee-BOO-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakuziburakoo-zee-BOO-rahsoon
Englishto unblocksoon
Frenchdébouchersoon
Meaning
to open or unstop something that was closed or blocked.
Good to know
Used when referring to making something accessible again.
Examples
- Nzakuzibura umuyoboro w'amazi.I will open the water pipe.
- Kuzibura ibikoresho byanjye ni ngombwa.Unstopping my tools is necessary.
- Umukozi azibura umuyoboro w'amazi.The worker unblocks the water pipe.
- Ese ushobora kuzibura iyi minsi?Can you unblock the drain?
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