| Language | Family | Form for BAMBOO | Gloss for BAMBOO | Form for HOLD | Gloss for HOLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sam | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | bʌr̃- | HOLD | bʌr̃ | BAMBOO |
| Sam | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | bʌr̃ | BAMBOO | bʌr̃- | HOLD |
| rerau | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | kumbu- | HOLD | kumbu | BAMBOO |
| Rerau | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | kumbu | BAMBOO | kumbu- | HOLD |