n., omutalabanda, omukalabanda.

v., okuziyiza.

unclog (a tube or a pipe stem).

zibukuka (-zibukuse) also zibikuka v.i. conv. become opened, become unclogged; become uncorked, oku- zibuka amaaso, to open the eyes; to regain eyesight.

v.i. become dim/indistinct (of a light); smolder (of a fire); be muffled (of a noise); be stuffed up/clogged up (of the nose, ears).

ekizibik(ir)o, muzibe, zzibi.

v.i. be stopped up/ clogged; per ext. be hoarse; be somewhat deaf. cf. omuzindaalo.