lay in Italian
lay in Italian is laico, laica, profano — lay means to put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
lay in Italian
laico
Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
laica
Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
profano
Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.
profana
Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.
deporre
disporre
To prepare (a plan, project etc.); to set out, establish (a law, principle).
giacere
(slang) To have sex with.
lasciare
posare
To install certain building materials, laying one thing on top of another.
posare
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
porre
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
What does "lay" mean?
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verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
"She laid the baby gently in the crib."
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verb To produce and deposit an egg.
"The hen laid three eggs this morning."
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verb To set out or establish a plan, rule, or foundation.
"The committee laid out a new strategy for the year ahead."
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adj Not belonging to the clergy; not a professional or expert in a given field.
"He explained the diagnosis in lay terms so she could understand it."
lay in a sentence
- She laid the baby gently in the crib.
- He laid his keys on the table by the door.
- The hen laid three eggs this morning.
- The committee laid out a new strategy for the year ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lay" in Italian?
"lay" in Italian is laico, laica, profano. lay means: To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
How do you use "lay" in a sentence?
Example: "She laid the baby gently in the crib." In Italian, "lay" is laico, laica, profano.
Are there other ways to say "lay" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 10 translations listed for "lay": laico, laica, profano, profana, deporre, disporre.
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