Wersing

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
kvw
Alternate Names
Kolana, Kolana-Wersin, Warsina, Wersin
User 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.

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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].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Wersing
Other Comments

Cultural and historical relationship with Liquisa area in East Timor. Christian, traditional religion.