This is the 8938th most frequent German word.
laufs
The German word "laufs" is not a standalone word; it may be part of phrases or a misspelling. If you mean "Lauf," it means "run" or "course."
The word 'Laufe' in this phrase is part of the expression 'im Laufe', which means 'in the course of' or 'over'. It indicates progression or passage of time.
Im Laufe der Zeit gewöhnt man sich an Veränderungen.
Over time, one gets used to changes.
The word 'Laufs' here refers to a 'run' or 'race,' denoting physical movement or activity.
Während des Laufs sah er einen weiten Horizont.
During the run, he saw a wide horizon.
Similarly to the first sentence, 'im Laufe' is used here to denote progression or development, in this case during a discussion.