der Kreuzritter
crusader
A Christian warrior who took part in a crusade to the Holy Land or another crusade during the Middle Ages.
EXAMPLE
Der Kreuzritter brach mit seinem Heer nach Jerusalem auf.
The crusader set out for Jerusalem with his army.
der Kreuzritter
crusader
der Kreuzritter, die Kreuzritter
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Kreuzritter, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kreuzritter |
| genitive | des Kreuzritters |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kreuzritter | die Kreuzritter |
| accusative | den Kreuzritter | die Kreuzritter |
| dative | dem Kreuzritter | den Kreuzrittern |
| genitive | des Kreuzritters | der Kreuzritter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word composition
'Kreuzritter' is made up of 'Kreuz' (cross) and 'Ritter' (knight). The cross refers to the Christian symbol and the religious character of the conflicts.
EXAMPLE
Der Kreuzritter trug ein großes Kreuz auf seinem Schild.
The crusader carried a large cross on his shield.
Typical collocations
'Kreuzritter' often appears in expressions from a historical context: 'an einem Kreuzzug teilnehmen' (to take part in a crusade), 'ins Heilige Land ziehen' (to go to the Holy Land), or 'ein Heer anführen' (to lead an army).
EXAMPLE
Viele Kreuzritter zogen im Mittelalter ins Heilige Land.
Many crusaders went to the Holy Land in the Middle Ages.
Historical context
'Kreuzritter' is mainly used in historical accounts, novels, and films about the Middle Ages. In modern everyday life, the word does not refer to a contemporary group of people.
EXAMPLE
Im Museum sahen wir die Rüstung eines Kreuzritters.
At the museum, we saw a crusader's armor.
In real life
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