| Language | Family | Form for ROTTEN | Gloss for ROTTEN | Form for FASTEN | Gloss for FASTEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embu | Atlantic-Congo | kwora | ROTTEN | kwora | FASTEN |
| Kimbunga | Atlantic-Congo | ku(ghopa) | FASTEN | ku(vola) | ROTTEN |
| Umpila | Pama-Nyungan | katha | ROTTEN | katha | FASTEN |
| Guugu-Yimidhirr | Pama-Nyungan | gadha | ROTTEN | gadha | FASTEN |