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knight in Czech

knight in Czech is rytíř, vítěz, jezdec — knight means in medieval Europe, an armoured warrior on horseback who served a lord, typically after training as a page and squire.

knight in Czech

rytíř
noun
(by extension) An armored and mounted warrior of the Middle Ages.
vítěz
noun
(by extension) An armored and mounted warrior of the Middle Ages.
rytíř
noun
(modern) A person on whom a knighthood has been conferred by a monarch.
jezdec
noun
(chess) A chess piece, often in the shape of a horse's head, that is moved two squares in one direction and one at right angles to that direction in a single move, leaping over any intervening pieces.
kůň
noun
(chess) A chess piece, often in the shape of a horse's head, that is moved two squares in one direction and one at right angles to that direction in a single move, leaping over any intervening pieces.
pasovat
verb
(chess, transitive) To promote (a pawn) to a knight.

What does "knight" mean?

  1. noun In medieval Europe, an armoured warrior on horseback who served a lord, typically after training as a page and squire.
    "The knight rode into battle wearing full plate armour."
  2. noun In Britain, a man who has been honoured by the monarch for outstanding achievement and is entitled to use "Sir" before his name.
    "He was made a knight for his services to charity."
  3. noun A chess piece, usually shaped like a horse's head, that moves in an L-shape and can jump over other pieces.
    "She moved her knight to threaten his queen."
  4. verb To formally confer a knighthood on someone.
    "The Queen knighted the scientist for his contribution to medicine."
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knight in a sentence

  • The knight rode into battle wearing full plate armour.
  • He was made a knight for his services to charity.
  • She moved her knight to threaten his queen.
  • The Queen knighted the scientist for his contribution to medicine.

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What is "knight" in Czech?

"knight" in Czech is rytíř, vítěz, jezdec. knight means: In medieval Europe, an armoured warrior on horseback who served a lord, typically after training as a page and squire.

How do you use "knight" in a sentence?

Example: "The knight rode into battle wearing full plate armour." In Czech, "knight" is rytíř, vítěz, jezdec.

Are there other ways to say "knight" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 5 translations listed for "knight": rytíř, vítěz, jezdec, kůň, pasovat.

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