| Language | Family | Form for BAD LUCK | Gloss for BAD LUCK | Form for GOOD LUCK | Gloss for GOOD LUCK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romani | Indo-European | baxt | misfortune, bad luck | baxt | good fortune, luck |
| Rapa Nui | Austronesian | mate | misfortune, bad luck | mate | good fortune, luck |
| Rapa Nui | Austronesian | vairua | misfortune, bad luck | vairua | good fortune, luck |
| Pear | Austroasiatic | thə́p | misfortune, bad luck | thə́p | good fortune, luck |