knight in German
knight in German is Ritter, Springer, Pferd — knight means in medieval Europe, an armoured warrior on horseback who served a lord, typically after training as a page and squire.
knight in German
Ritter
Springer
(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.
Pferd
(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.
Ross
(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.
Gaul
(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.
Rössel
(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.
Rössl
(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.
zum Ritter schlagen
(chess, transitive) To promote (a pawn) to a knight.
What does "knight" mean?
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noun In medieval Europe, an armoured warrior on horseback who served a lord, typically after training as a page and squire.
"Each young squire trained for years hoping to become a knight."
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noun In Britain, a man who has been honoured by the monarch for outstanding achievement and is entitled to use "Sir" before his name.
"The actor became a knight after decades of work in the theatre."
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noun A chess piece, usually shaped like a horse's head, that moves in an L-shape and can jump over other pieces.
"My brother always forgets that a knight can jump over other pieces."
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verb To formally confer a knighthood on someone.
"The king chose to knight the brave sailor in front of the court."
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knight in a sentence
- Each young squire trained for years hoping to become a knight.
- A knight swore loyalty to his lord before the whole castle.
- The actor became a knight after decades of work in the theatre.
- Whenever a knight visits the village, the school children line up to greet him.
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What is "knight" in German?
"knight" in German is Ritter, Springer, Pferd. 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: "Each young squire trained for years hoping to become a knight." In German, "knight" is Ritter, Springer, Pferd.
Are there other ways to say "knight" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "knight": Ritter, Springer, Pferd, Ross, Gaul, Rössel.
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