| Language | Family | Form for WANT | Gloss for WANT | Form for BUY | Gloss for BUY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biao Min | Hmong-Mien | nɔŋ⁴² | want (need) | nɔŋ⁴² | buy |
| Jiongnai | Hmong-Mien | mo⁴⁴ | want (need) | mo⁴⁴ | buy |
| Kimbu | Atlantic-Congo | uxu- | want, need, wish | uxu- | buy |
| Oroqen | Tungusic | ga- | to want | ga- | to buy |
| White Hmong | Hmong-Mien | yuav | to want | yuav | to buy |