Label language
In today's article we are going to talk about Label language. Label language is a topic that has generated interest and debate for a long time. This person/topic/date has had a significant impact on society at large, and it is important to understand its importance and relevance in today's world. Throughout this article, we will explore different aspects of Label language, from its history to its influence today, with the aim of providing a more complete and broader view of this topic. We hope that by the end of this article, readers have gained a greater understanding and appreciation of Label language.
| Label | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | New Ireland |
Native speakers | (140 cited 1979 census)[1] |
Austronesian
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | lbb |
| Glottolog | labe1239 |
| ELP | Label |
Label is a small Oceanic language spoken on New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. It is one of many Meso-Melanesian languages spoken on the island. The Label language is largely spoken on the south west of the island in a small pocket of space.[2] It is not known to be spoken in any significant way outside of Papua New Guinea.[3]
There are few speakers of the language, and is thus, endangered.[4] Estimates vary between 140 (from a 1979 survey), up to 500 speakers.[3] In 2005, the language was considered to be on the brink of extinction by som, with about 300 speakers.[5]
Resources
On 24 November 2024, the Label community came together to celebrate the launch of the Label New Testament. Until this translation, the Label language was an oral only language. Thus, to create the biblical text, an alphabet had to be created. At the launch event, there was a celebration with speeches, prayers, dancing, meals and a devotional message, accompanied by readings from the newly produced New Testament.[5]
The New Testament in Label is available on the YouVersion Bible app, one of 1,600 languages on the app.[6]
Furthermore, the Jesus Film is available to watch online in the Label language.[7]
References
- ^ Label at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
- ^ "Language distribution maps | Languages of Papua New Guinea". pnglanguages.sil.org. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
- ^ a b "Label language resources | Joshua Project". joshuaproject.net. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
- ^ "Label Language (LBB) – L1 & L2 Speakers, Status, Map, Endangered Level & Official Use | Ethnologue Free". Ethnologue (Free All). Retrieved 2025-09-28.
- ^ a b "Saved from the brink of extinction". Wycliffe Bible Translators. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
- ^ Download Label | lbb Bible | 100% Free.
- ^ "JESUS". www.jesusfilm.org (in Label). Retrieved 2025-09-28.
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