| Language | Family | Form for TALK | Gloss for TALK | Form for TARO | Gloss for TARO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sihan | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | ma | TARO | ma(r) | TALK |
| Amele | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | ma | TARO | ma- | TALK |
| Bau | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | ma | TARO | ma(t)- | TALK |
| Silopi | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | ma | TARO | ma- | TALK |