das Derby
Translation
derby, local derby, classic horse race
Examples
Das Derby zwischen den beiden Teams war spannend.
The derby between the two teams was exciting.
Er wettete auf ein Pferd beim Hamburger Derby.
He bet on a horse at the Hamburg Derby.
Grammar Patterns
das Derby the derby Das Derby findet am Sonntag statt.
ein Derby ((zwischen+3)) a derby between (sb./sth.) Es ist ein Derby zwischen den beiden besten Mannschaften.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lokalderby (local derby), Klassiker (classic); Antonyms: Freundschaftsspiel (friendly game)
Etymology
From the English Earl of Derby, who founded a famous horse race in the 18th century. The term was borrowed into German.
Memory Tips
It's the same word as in English, 'derby,' used for major sporting events, especially between local rivals. This makes it simple to recall.