English–German

“layperson” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaɪ̯ə/

Example

Ich bin kein Laie in diesem Bereich.

I'm no layperson in this field.

Illustration for Laie (layperson)

How to say “layperson” in German

“Layperson” in German is Laie.

A person standing outside a specialist's field, using ordinary knowledge instead of professional training.

Full entry for Laie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Laie

Als Laie kann man die technischen Details kaum beurteilen.

As a layperson, one can hardly assess the technical details.

Tips for using Laie

  • Laie is a masculine weak noun: its plural is Laien, and its accusative and dative singular forms are den Laien and dem Laien.

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