| Language | Family | Form for HOLD | Gloss for HOLD | Form for SHARPEN (SOMETHING) | Gloss for SHARPEN (SOMETHING) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbunga | Atlantic-Congo | ku(humbata) | HOLD | ku(nola) | SHARPEN (SOMETHING) |
| kowaki | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | apah- | SHARPEN (SOMETHING) | apah(aw)- | HOLD |
| Kowaki | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | apah- | SHARPEN (SOMETHING) | apah(aw)- | HOLD |