The Wersing language, also known as Kolana after its primary dialect, is spoken in scattered settlements around the coast of
Alor in
Indonesia
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. 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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.
Phonology
References
External links
Wersingat The Language Archive
Languages of Indonesia
Alor–Pantar languages
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