| Language | Family | Form for CHIEFTAIN | Gloss for CHIEFTAIN | Form for HUSBAND | Gloss for HUSBAND |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Indo-European | pati- | chief, chieftain | pati- | husband |
| Buru | Austronesian | geb_haː | chieftain | geb_haː | husband |
| Kimbunga | Atlantic-Congo | bambu | chief | bambu | husband |
| Lusoga | Atlantic-Congo | omwami | chief | omwami | husband |
| Runyankore | Atlantic-Congo | omwami | chief | omwami | husband |