ritterlich
chivalrous, knightly
English translations
- 01
chivalrous
- 02
knightly
Word details
- German meaning
- Sich wie ein Ritter verhaltend; ehrenhaft, mutig und höflich.
- English meaning
- Chivalrous
- Synonym
- galant, ehrenhaft
- German example
- Sein ritterliches Verhalten beeindruckte alle.
- English example
- His chivalrous behavior impressed everyone.
- Comparative
- ritterlicherSuperlative: am ritterlichsten
Related words
- Ritterlichkeit
Chivalry
- chevaleresk
Chevaleresk means chivalrous, courteous, and considerate, especially in dealing with women. None
- Tjost
Tjost is an archaic word for a knightly duel with lances, especially in the Middle Ages.
Example sentences with “ritterlich”
Er verhielt sich sehr ritterlich. (He behaved very chivalrously.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of 'ritterlich'?
It comes from 'der Ritter' (knight) plus the suffix '-lich', denoting a manner typical of a knight.