German word

Label

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɛɪ̯bl̩/

Meaning

  • neuter nounrecord label

Example

Die Band ist bei einem großen Label unter Vertrag.

The band is signed to a major record label.

Illustration for Label (record label)

More examples

Singles von Indie-Künstlern erscheinen oft ohne Label.

Singles by indie artists are often released without a label.

Core concept

A brand that selects, publishes, and promotes recorded music or other media content.

Common phrases

  • auf einem Label erscheinen

    be released on a label

  • ein Label leiten

    run a label

  • ein neues Label starten

    launch a new label

Similar words

Plattenfirma: A company that produces and releases recorded music.
Verlag: A publisher of books, sheet music, or other written works.
Firma: A company engaged in business activities.
Marke: A name or trademark identifying a product or service.

Definition in German

Label ist ein Name für eine Firma oder Marke im Musik- und Medienbereich, die Tonträger oder Inhalte herausgibt.

Word origin

German Label comes from English label, which entered English through French and first referred to a tag or narrow strip.

Usage tips

  • The common contract phrase is bei einem Label unter Vertrag sein, with bei governing the dative.

Other meanings

  • labelnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Labelcheflabel headnoun
  • Labelmanagerlabel managernoun
  • Labelgründunglabel foundingnoun

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