No. 1,154 in German
derby
A "derby" in German refers to a sports match, especially in football, between teams from the same region or city.
In a sentence
Mein Freund und ich haben das Fußball-Derby zwischen Dortmund und Schalke angeschaut.
My friend and I watched the football derby between Dortmund and Schalke.
Here, 'Derby' is used to refer to a significant sports match, often between local rivals.
Das Derby dieser Stadt ist jedes Jahr ein großes Ereignis für die Bewohner.
The derby of this city is a major event for the residents every year.
In this sentence, 'Derby' implies a recurring event or competition tying into the city's cultural or local sports significance.
In England sind Pferderennen wie das Derby sehr bekannt.
In England, horse races like the Derby are very well-known.
Here, 'Derby' specifies a type of horse race, reflective of its origins from Epsom Derby, a celebrated equestrian event.
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