| Language | Family | Form for BREAK (CLEAVE) | Gloss for BREAK (CLEAVE) | Form for HOLD | Gloss for HOLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbunga | Atlantic-Congo | ku(humbata) | HOLD | ku(bena),ku(gobola) | BREAK (CLEAVE) |
| bilakura | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | bak(amiam) | BREAK (CLEAVE) | bak- | HOLD |
| Bilakura | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | bak(amiam) | BREAK (DESTROY OR GET DESTROYED) | bak- | HOLD |