No. 8,867 in German
lai
The German word "lai" does not exist in standard German; it may be a misspelling or part of a regional dialect or name.
In a sentence
Als Lai hörte er der Unterhaltung zu.
As a layperson, he listened to the conversation.
The word 'Lai' is used as 'layperson,' indicating someone not specialized in a specific professional area.
Sie spielte die Rolle eines Lais im Theater.
She played the role of a layperson in the theater.
Here, 'Lai' refers to a character in a play or performance.
Die Lais unserer Zeit sind oft vielseitig interessiert.
The laypeople of our time are often versatile and interested.
In this context, 'Lais' is the plural form, denoting laypeople generally.
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