ritterlich

C1

knightly / chivalrous

English meaning
knightly / chivalrous
Vocabulary package
Positive Character Traits

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ritterlich in a sentence

Sein ritterliches Verhalten gegenüber Frauen war vorbildlich.

His chivalrous behaviour toward women was exemplary.

Comparative and superlative

ritterlich → ritterlicher → am ritterlichsten

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Questions about ritterlich

What is the comparative of ritterlich?

ritterlich → ritterlicher → am ritterlichsten.

What does ritterlich mean in English?

ritterlich means "knightly / chivalrous". For example: "Sein ritterliches Verhalten gegenüber Frauen war vorbildlich." — "His chivalrous behaviour toward women was exemplary."

What level is ritterlich in German?

ritterlich is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the positive character traits vocabulary.

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