This is the 1154th most frequent German word.
derby
A "derby" in German refers to a sports match, especially in football, between teams from the same region or city.
Here, 'Derby' is used to refer to a significant sports match, often between local rivals.
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.
In this sentence, 'Derby' implies a recurring event or competition tying into the city's cultural or local sports significance.
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.
Here, 'Derby' specifies a type of horse race, reflective of its origins from Epsom Derby, a celebrated equestrian event.