Wersing language

Wersing
Wersing
Kolana
Native to	Indonesia
Region	Alor
Native speakers	3,700 (2014)
Language family	Trans–New Guinea ? West Bomberai ? Timor–Alor–Pantar Alor–Pantar Alor East Wersing; ; ; ; ; ;
Dialects	Kolana; Maneta; Langkuru (Pureman, Mademang);
Language codes
ISO 639-3	kvw
Glottolog	wers1238
ELP	Wersing
	Languages of the Alor Islands. Wersing is shown at four locations around the east coast.

The Wersing language, also known as Kolana after its primary dialect, is spoken in scattered settlements around the coast of Alor in Indonesia. Due to this settlement pattern, Wersing speakers are in contact with Abui and Kamang speakers and often have some competence in these languages. Though not closely related, it has cultural connections with Tukudede on the neighboring island of Timor.

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