No. 3,505 in German
laien
"Laien" in English means "laypersons" or "non-experts."
In a sentence
Die Laien bewunderten die Kunstwerke ohne tiefgehende Kenntnisse, was ihre Natürlichkeit unterstrich.
The laypeople admired the artworks without profound knowledge, accentuating their naturalness.
'Laien' is used to describe individuals who are not professionals or experts in the field being referred to, in this case, art.
Als Laien hatten die Besucher Schwierigkeiten, die technischen Details des Maschinenbaus zu verstehen.
As laypeople, the visitors had difficulties understanding the technical details of mechanical engineering.
'Laien' indicates individuals lacking specialized knowledge or training in the technical subject matter presented.
Ein Laien kann oft eine frische Perspektive auf komplexe Probleme einbringen, die Fachleuten entgehen könnte.
A layperson can often bring a fresh perspective to complex problems that experts might overlook.
'Laien' reflects a singular individual without expertise in the specific context, allowing for new insights owing to their outsider status.
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