German word

Derby

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɛʁbi/

Meaning

  • neuter nounderby

Example

Die Derbys in dieser Saison sind sehr spannend.

This season's derby matches are very exciting.

Illustration for Derby (derby)

More examples

Viele Fans kaufen Tickets für ein Derby.

Many fans purchase tickets for a derby.

Core concept

A headline horse race that also names a high-stakes contest between local sporting rivals.

Common phrases

  • Tickets für ein Derby kaufen

    buy tickets for a derby

  • das Derby live erleben

    experience the derby live

Similar words

Stadtderby: A high-profile match between clubs from the same city or nearby areas.
Lokalderby: A match between teams representing the same region or town.
Spiel: An official match in which teams or players compete to win.
Rivalität: An ongoing competitive or hostile relationship between two sides.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für ein berühmtes Pferderennen; im übertragenen Sinn auch für ein wichtiges Lokalduell im Sport.

Word origin

German Derby comes from the English name Epsom Derby, a race named for the Earl of Derby, and German extended the term to important local sports rivalries.

Usage tips

  • Derby is a neuter German noun: das Derby has the plural die Derbys.

Other meanings

  • horse racenoun

Related words

  • Derbykartederby ticketnoun
  • Derbyrennenderby racenoun
  • Derbysiegerderby winnernoun

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