knighthood

derNoun

das Rittertum; der Ritterschlag

Word details

German meaning
Der Stand oder die soziale Klasse der Ritter im Mittelalter.
English meaning
Knighthood
German example
Der Ritterstand war im Mittelalter sehr angesehen.
English example
Knighthood was highly regarded in the Middle Ages.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Ritterstand
Plural Form
die Ritterstände

Example sentences with “knighthood”

  1. He was granted knighthood. (Er erhielt den Ritterschlag.)

Frequently asked questions

How to translate 'knighthood'?

Use 'das Rittertum' (the state) or 'der Ritterschlag' (the act).