NOUN

Ritter/ˈʁɪtɐ/knight; chevalier

Ritter is a German noun that means knight or chevalier. It is pronounced /ˈʁɪtɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Ritter".

Definitions

1.a man of noble birth who served as a mounted and armored soldier in the Middle Ages, usually with a code of chivalry(medieval history; title)

a.person with the rank of knight

Der Ritter kämpfte tapfer für seinen König.The knight fought bravely for his king.

2.a man who behaves gallantly, as a protector or helper(figurative)

a.gentleman; protector

Er war der Ritter in glänzender Rüstung für sie.He was the knight in shining armor for her.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Ritterdie Ritter
Genitivedes Rittersder Ritter
Dativedem Ritterden Rittern
Accusativeden Ritterdie Ritter

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ritter" mean in English?
"Ritter" means knight or chevalier. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ritter"?
"Ritter" is pronounced /ˈʁɪtɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ritter" der, die, or das?
"Ritter" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Ritter"?
The plural of "Ritter" is "Ritter".
What part of speech is "Ritter"?
"Ritter" is a noun in German.

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