der Ritter
Translation
knight
Examples
Der Ritter trug eine schwere Rüstung.
The knight wore heavy armour.
Er wurde vom König zum Ritter geschlagen.
He was knighted by the king.
Grammar Patterns
der Ritter the knight In the Middle Ages, there were many knights.
j-n zum Ritter schlagen to knight sb. The king knighted him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Recke (old term for warrior), Kavalier (cavalier).
Etymology
From Middle High German 'rîtære', meaning 'rider', related to 'reiten' (to ride). A knight was originally a mounted warrior.
Memory Tips
A 'Ritter' is a 'rider' in shining armour. The words sound similar, connecting the knight to his horse.