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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Ritter | die Ritter |
| Genitive | des Ritters | der Ritter |
| Dative | dem Ritter | den Rittern |
| Accusative | den Ritter | die 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.
