| Language | Family | Form for BREAK (BREAKING) | Gloss for BREAK (BREAKING) | Form for TEAR (OF EYE) | Gloss for TEAR (OF EYE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mawak | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | ɛmɛ- | BREAK (DESTROY OR GET DESTROYED) | ɛmɛ- | TEAR (OF EYE) |
| Kowaki | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | hɛmar- | BREAK (DESTROY OR GET DESTROYED) | hɛmar- | TEAR (OF EYE) |