| Language | Family | Form for BREAK (CLEAVE) | Gloss for BREAK (CLEAVE) | Form for FASTEN | Gloss for FASTEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbunga | Atlantic-Congo | ku(ghopa) | FASTEN | ku(bena),ku(gobola) | BREAK (CLEAVE) |
| matepi | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | pag- | BREAK (CLEAVE) | pag- | FASTEN |
| Matepi | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | pag- | BREAK (DESTROY OR GET DESTROYED) | pag- | FASTEN |