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chivalry in Turkish

chivalry in Turkish is şövalyelik, centilmenlik — chivalry means the medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.

chivalry in Turkish

şövalyelik
noun
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 courtesy to ladies.
centilmenlik
noun
Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.

What does "chivalry" mean?

  1. noun The medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.
    "Stories of chivalry, with knights defending the weak and keeping their word, shaped medieval literature."
  2. noun Polite, considerate, and protective behaviour, especially of men toward women.
    "Some see opening doors as simple chivalry, others as an outdated custom."
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chivalry in a sentence

  • Stories of chivalry, with knights defending the weak and keeping their word, shaped medieval literature.
  • The order of knighthood was built on chivalry as much as on skill with a sword.
  • Some see opening doors as simple chivalry, others as an outdated custom.

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What is "chivalry" in Turkish?

"chivalry" in Turkish is şövalyelik, centilmenlik. chivalry means: The medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.

How do you use "chivalry" in a sentence?

Example: "Stories of chivalry, with knights defending the weak and keeping their word, shaped medieval literature." In Turkish, "chivalry" is şövalyelik, centilmenlik.

Are there other ways to say "chivalry" in Turkish?

Yes — Turkish has 2 translations listed for "chivalry": şövalyelik, centilmenlik.

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