Lainman (en. Layman)

láin-man

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who lacks specialized training or knowledge in a specific profession or field.
As a layman, I cannot understand all the medical terminology.
Bilang isang lainman, hindi ko maintindihan ang lahat ng mga terminolohiya ng medikal na propesyon.
An individual who is not a professional, often referring to non-experts in religion or theology.
In his sermon, he used examples that were easily understood by laymen.
Sa kanyang sermon, ginamit niya ang mga halimbawa na madaling maunawaan ng mga lainman.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'layman' meaning a person who is not an expert in a particular field.

Common Phrases and Expressions

for laymen
information or explanations understandable by non-experts.
para sa mga lainman

Related Words

expert
A person with a high level of skill or knowledge in a particular field.
eksperto

Slang Meanings

Fight/Go for it
Just fight, you can do it!
Laban lang, kaya mo yan!
Let's be friends
Let's hang out, just chill!
Lainman tayo, chill lang!
Join us
Come on, let’s hang out, you should join!
Sige na, lainman tayo, sama ka!