This is the 6128th most frequent German word.
dalai
"Dalai" is not a German word; it originates from Mongolic languages meaning "ocean" or "big."
Here, 'Dalai Lama' is used as a reference to wisdom and spirituality, drawing on the status of the Dalai Lama as a symbol of those qualities.
Es war einmal ein alter Mann, der weise wie ein Dalai Lama war.
Once upon a time, there was an old man who was wise like a Dalai Lama.
In this sentence, 'Dalai Lama' precisely refers to the title of the individual holding this significant spiritual leadership position within Tibetan Buddhism.
Der Dalai Lama ist ein religiöser Führer des tibetischen Buddhismus.
The Dalai Lama is a religious leader of Tibetan Buddhism.
Here, 'Dalai Lama' references specifically to the individual's personal narrative discussed in literature.