Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der ritter

Translation (Übersetzung) knight
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʁɪtɐ]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine profession history medieval chess
A masculine noun referring to a medieval knight, often used in historical contexts, fairy tales, and chess. Can also refer to someone who has been knighted.

ritter - German Nouns - ritter Meaning - ritter Translation - ritter Nouns Examples

ritter is a German Nouns

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ritter Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Der Ritter kämpfte tapfer gegen den Drachen.
The knight fought bravely against the dragon.
Fairy tale context
Im Mittelalter waren Ritter wichtige Krieger.
In the Middle Ages, knights were important warriors.
Historical context
Der weiße Ritter im Schach springt im L.
The white knight in chess moves in an L-shape.
Chess context

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ritter Word Family (Wortfamilie)

ritter word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn ritter family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore ritter related words and expand your German vocabulary.

feminine form (weibliche Form)
Ritterin
Meaning: female knight, knightess
Example: Die Ritterin verteidigte die Burg.
Noun
related profession (verwandter Beruf)
Rittersmann
Meaning: knight, man-at-arms
Example: Der Rittersmann diente seinem Lehnsherrn.
Noun
abstract noun (Abstraktum)
Rittertum
Meaning: knighthood, chivalry
Example: Das Rittertum prägte das Mittelalter.
Noun

ritter Usage - ritter Collocations - ritter Idioms - ritter Synonyms - ritter Antonyms

ritter Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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ritter Collocations (Kollokationen)

ritter collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn ritter word combinations and how to use ritter with other words naturally.

tapferer Ritter
brave knight
High frequency
mittelalterlicher Ritter
medieval knight
High frequency
Ritter in glänzender Rüstung
knight in shining armor
Medium frequency
Ritter des Königs
king's knight
Medium frequency
Ritter auf dem Schachbrett
knight on the chessboard
Medium frequency
Ritter ohne Furcht und Tadel
knight without fear and reproach
Low frequency

ritter Idioms (Redewendungen)

ritter idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing ritter with meanings and explanations. Master ritter expressions used in everyday German.

Ritter der traurigen Gestalt
knight of the sorrowful countenance
Refers to Don Quixote; describes someone who is idealistic but impractical
Ritter vom Geiste
knight of the spirit
An intellectual or spiritual leader
Ritter von der Straße
knight of the road
A tramp or vagabond, often used humorously

ritter Synonyms (Synonyme)

ritter synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for ritter and expand your German vocabulary. Learn ritter similar words and their usage.

Recke
Meaning: hero, warrior
Medium similarity
Kavalier
Meaning: cavalier, gentleman
Low similarity
Edelmann
Meaning: nobleman
Low similarity

ritter Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Bauer
Meaning: peasant
Feigling
Meaning: coward

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ritter Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

ritter semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to ritter. Explore ritter related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn ritter contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Burg Schwert Rüstung Pferd Adel Turnier

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