Bahasa Melayu
lay
English
not a member, outside, lay person
Lay means not belonging to a profession, group, or expert class.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Beliau memberi penerangan itu dalam bahasa yang mudah untuk orang awam.
He gave the explanation in simple language for the lay public.
Buku itu ditulis untuk pembaca biasa, bukan pakar.
The book is written for ordinary readers, not experts.
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What does “lay” mean in Malay?
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bukan ahli
It refers to someone who is not a member of a profession or expert group.
Word family
Common derived forms
- layan
- attend; to serve a guest with food , etc. to entertain
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