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layman in German

layman in German is Laie, Laiin — layman means a person without specialised knowledge or training in a particular subject.

layman in German

Laie
noun
Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.
Laiin
noun
Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.
Laie
noun
(by extension) Someone who is not a professional in a given field.

What does "layman" mean?

  1. noun A person without specialised knowledge or training in a particular subject.
    "The report was written so that a layman could follow the argument."
  2. noun A member of a religious congregation who is not clergy.
    "The sermon was delivered by a layman rather than the priest."
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layman in a sentence

  • The report was written so that a layman could follow the argument.
  • To a layman, the two chemicals look identical.
  • The sermon was delivered by a layman rather than the priest.

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What is "layman" in German?

"layman" in German is Laie, Laiin. layman means: A person without specialised knowledge or training in a particular subject.

How do you use "layman" in a sentence?

Example: "The report was written so that a layman could follow the argument." In German, "layman" is Laie, Laiin.

Are there other ways to say "layman" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "layman": Laie, Laiin.

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