Also Known As:
Labu', Labo, Hapa
Dialects & Varieties
Indicators of Ethnolinguistic Vitality: Case Study of Two Languages: Labu and Vanimo
Indicators of Ethnolinguistic Vitality: Case Study of Two Languages: Labu and Vanimo
Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
1600
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 4
Less than half of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing at an accelerated pace.
4
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 4
Used mainly only in the home and/or with family, and may not be the primary language even in these domains for many community members.
4
Transmission
Transmission 2
Most adults in the community are speakers, but children generally are not.
2
Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
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Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
"In domains where the vernacular is used, Tok Pisin is also used. Thus there are no domains in which the vernacular is the sole means of communication."
Location and Context
Countries
Papua New Guinea
Location Description
Villages of Labu-butu (population 800), Labu-miti (population 500), and Labu-tali (population 300). "There is a fourth settlement of approximately 50 people reported to be located at the Markham bridge.."
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
"As a language, Labu has negative status both inside and outside the community."
Other Languages Used By The Community
Tok Pisin, English
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
church, school, commerce, medicine
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Recent Resources
Mensaje informativo
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