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chivalry

/ˈʃɪvəlɹi/

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noun

Ritterschaft, Reiterei

Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.

Examples :

"The king's chivalry, composed of the bravest horsemen, protected the royal family. "

Die Ritterschaft des Königs, bestehend aus den tapfersten Reitern, schützte die königliche Familie.

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Ritterschaft, Ritterlichkeit

The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess.

Examples :

"The young knight displayed great chivalry in helping the elderly woman carry her groceries. "

Der junge Ritter bewies große Ritterlichkeit, als er der alten Frau beim Tragen ihrer Einkäufe half.

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Ritterlichkeit, ritterliche Tugend

The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies.

Examples :

"Even though times have changed, many people still value chivalry, like a man opening the door for a woman or offering his seat on the bus to someone elderly. "

Obwohl sich die Zeiten geändert haben, schätzen viele Menschen immer noch Ritterlichkeit, wie zum Beispiel ein Mann, der einer Frau die Tür öffnet oder einer älteren Person seinen Sitz im Bus anbietet.

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Ritterlichkeit, Ehrenhaftigkeit

Courtesy, respect and honourable conduct between opponents in wartime.

Examples :

"The knights displayed chivalry during the jousting competition, treating each other with respect even though they were rivals. "

Die Ritter zeigten Ritterlichkeit während des Turnierwettbewerbs und behandelten sich gegenseitig mit Respekt, obwohl sie Rivalen waren.

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Ritterlichkeit, galantes Verhalten

Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.

Examples :

"His offer to carry her groceries up the stairs was a simple act of chivalry. "

Sein Angebot, ihre Einkäufe die Treppe hochzutragen, war eine einfache Geste der Ritterlichkeit.

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Rittertum, ritterliche Dienstbarkeit

A tenure of lands by knightly service.

Examples :

"The knightly chivalry of the land granted him the right to farm the estate. "

Das Rittertum des Landes gewährte ihm das Recht, das Anwesen zu bewirtschaften.

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