| Language | Family | Form for MOTOR | Gloss for MOTOR | Form for MACHINE | Gloss for MACHINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesian | Austronesian | mesin | the motor | mesin | the machine |
| Kali'na | Cariban | machine | the motor | machine | the machine |
| Kanuri | Saharan | ínjìn | the motor | ínjìn | the machine |
| Saramaccan | Indo-European | masíni | the motor | masíni | the machine |
| White Hmong | Hmong-Mien | tshuab (2) | the motor | tshuab (2) | the machine |