Wersing

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: kvw
Alternate Names: Kolana, Kolana-Wersin, Warsina, Wersin
Population: 3,700 (Grimes et al 1997).
Location:: East Nusa Tenggara province: Alor island, Pietoko, Pureman, and 2 enclaves on central north, east, and southeast coasts.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, West, Timor-Alor-Pantar
Dialects: Kolana, Maneta, Langkuru (Mademang, Pureman).
Language Use: Used as L2 by Sawila [swt].
Other Comments: Cultural and historical relationship with Liquisa area in East Timor. Christian, traditional religion.

Location: East Nusa Tenggara province: Alor island, Pietoko, Pureman, and 2 enclaves on central north, east, and southeast coasts.