chivalrous / knightly
ritterlich – ritterlicher – am ritterlichsten
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knightly
Like a knight or belonging to a knight; relating to the medieval knightly tradition.
Im Museum ist eine ritterliche Rüstung aus dem 15. Jahrhundert ausgestellt.
A knightly suit of armor from the 15th century is on display in the museum.
chivalrous
Noble, brave, generous, and fair and honorable toward others.
Er verhielt sich auch nach seiner Niederlage ritterlich und gratulierte dem Sieger.
Even after his defeat, he behaved chivalrously and congratulated the winner.
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“Ritterlich” is made up of “Ritter” (knight) and the ending “-lich.” This ending forms an adjective that expresses belonging or a typical quality.
Die ritterliche Rüstung steht in einer Vitrine.
The knightly suit of armor is displayed in a glass case.
In its historical meaning, “ritterlich” often appears with words from the world of knights. Typical collocations are “ritterliches Turnier” (knightly tournament), “ritterliche Lebensweise” (knightly way of life), and “ritterliche Kultur” (knightly culture).
Im Roman wird ein großes ritterliches Turnier beschrieben.
A grand knightly tournament is described in the novel.
For the figurative meaning, typical collocations include “sich ritterlich verhalten” (to behave chivalrously), “eine ritterliche Geste” (a chivalrous gesture), and “ritterliche Fairness” (chivalrous fairness).
Mit seiner ritterlichen Geste half er auch seinem stärksten Konkurrenten.
With his chivalrous gesture, he helped even his strongest competitor.
The meaning “vornehm und ehrenhaft” (noble and honorable) often sounds elevated or literary and is especially used in solemn descriptions of someone's behavior or character.
Sie lobte seine ritterliche Haltung während des schwierigen Gesprächs.
She praised his chivalrous attitude during the difficult conversation.
