This is the 10779th most frequent German word.
rugby
"Rugby" in German refers to the sport of rugby, a team game involving carrying, passing, and kicking an oval ball to score points.
Here, 'rugby' is used as a noun referring to the sport itself, serving as the subject of the sentence.
Rugby ist ein faszinierendes Spiel.
Rugby is a fascinating game.
In this sentence, 'rugby' is used as a noun that identifies the activity the speaker enjoys participating in.
Ich spiele gerne Rugby mit meinen Freunden.
I like to play rugby with my friends.
In this context, 'rugby' functions as part of a compound noun, describing a specific tool associated with the sport.