This is the 8867th most frequent German word.
lai
The German word "lai" does not exist in standard German; it may be a misspelling or part of a regional dialect or name.
The word 'Lai' is used as 'layperson,' indicating someone not specialized in a specific professional area.
Als Lai hörte er der Unterhaltung zu.
As a layperson, he listened to the conversation.
Here, 'Lai' refers to a character in a play or performance.
Sie spielte die Rolle eines Lais im Theater.
She played the role of a layperson in the theater.
In this context, 'Lais' is the plural form, denoting laypeople generally.