| Language | Family | Form for RIDGEPOLE | Gloss for RIDGEPOLE | Form for ROOF | Gloss for ROOF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panare | Cariban | perʸaka yɨpun | ridgepole | perʸaka yɨ-pu-n | roof |
| Hawaiian | Austronesian | kaupoku | ridgepole | kaupoku | roof |
| Aguaruna | Chicham | 'ɨsahi | ridgepole | 'ɨsa-hi | roof |
| Hawaiian | Austronesian | kaupoku | the ridgepole | kaupoku | the roof |