NOUN
Laie/ˈlaɪ̯ə/layperson; non-expert; amateur
Laie is a German noun that means layperson, non-expert, or amateur. It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯ə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Laien".
Definitions
1.a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular area(general)
a.person who lacks expertise in a specific field
Er ist ein Laie auf dem Gebiet der Medizin.—He is a layperson in the field of medicine.
2.a member of a religious community who is not ordained or part of the clergy(religion)
a.member of a church without priestly functions
Die meisten Kirchenmitglieder sind Laien, keine Geistlichen.—Most church members are laypeople, not clergy.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Laie | die Laien |
| Genitive | des Laien | der Laien |
| Dative | dem Laien | den Laien |
| Accusative | den Laien | die Laien |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Laie" mean in English?
- "Laie" means layperson, non-expert, or amateur. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Laie"?
- "Laie" is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯ə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Laie" der, die, or das?
- "Laie" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Laie"?
- The plural of "Laie" is "Laien".
- What part of speech is "Laie"?
- "Laie" is a noun in German.
