chivalry

Ritterlichkeit, Galanterie

Höfliches und hilfsbereites Verhalten, besonders von Männern gegenüber Frauen.

In einfachem Englisch: Polite and helpful behaviour, especially by men towards women.

• He opened the door out of chivalry.
• She appreciated his chivalry during their evening together.
• Offering his seat was a small act of chivalry.

Synonyme: gallantry, courtesy

Häufige Wendungen: show chivalry, an act of chivalry, old-fashioned chivalry

Ritterlichkeit

Die Regeln für mutiges, faires und großzügiges Verhalten der Ritter im mittelalterlichen Europa.

In einfachem Englisch: The rules of brave, fair, and generous behaviour followed by knights in medieval Europe.

• Knights were taught chivalry.
• The poem celebrates the ideals of medieval chivalry.
• His actions broke the traditional code of chivalry.

Synonyme: knightly honour

Häufige Wendungen: code of chivalry, medieval chivalry, ideals of chivalry

Ritterlichkeit, Ehrenhaftigkeit

Faires, respektvolles und großzügiges Verhalten, besonders gegenüber einem Feind oder Gegner.

In einfachem Englisch: Fair, respectful, and generous behaviour, especially towards an enemy or opponent.

• He treated his opponent with chivalry.
• The soldiers showed chivalry towards their prisoners.
• There was little chivalry in the bitter struggle between the two sides.

Synonyme: honour, fairness

Häufige Wendungen: show chivalry, act with chivalry, wartime chivalry