| Language | Family | Form for YES | Gloss for YES | Form for NO | Gloss for NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'kwana | Cariban | mmhm | yes, affirmative | mmʔhm | no, negative |
| Irish | Indo-European | ná | yes, affirmative | ná | no, negative |
| Owiniga | Left May | nabuřu | yes | nabuřu | no, not |
| Proto-Eastern-Central | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | * | yes | * | no, not |
| Kanuri | Saharan | àâ | yes | á'à | no |