| Language | Family | Form for BAD LUCK | Gloss for BAD LUCK | Form for OMEN | Gloss for OMEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maori | Austronesian | aituaa | misfortune, bad luck | aituaa | omen, portent |
| Yagua | Peba-Yagua | hũwatadoda | misfortune, bad luck | hũwatadoda | omen, portent |
| Qau Kelao | Tai-Kadai | jin.13 ćhi.13 ʔo.35 ʔɛ.42 | misfortune, bad luck | jin.13 ćhi.13 ʔo.35 ʔɛ.42 | omen, portent |
| Imbabura Quechua | Quechuan | chiki | the bad luck | chiki | the omen |