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derby
A sporting contest, especially a soccer match, between two rival teams from the same city or region.
Das Derby zwischen Schalke 04 und Borussia Dortmund elektrisiert das ganze Ruhrgebiet.
The derby between Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund electrifies the whole Ruhr region.
derby
A particularly important and prestigious horse race, often held for three-year-old horses.
Er wettete auf das favorisierte Pferd beim Deutschen Derby in Hamburg.
He bet on the favored horse in the German Derby in Hamburg.
The word comes from an English nobleman, the Earl of Derby, who founded a famous horse race. This explains why the word is used both for horse races and for other important sporting contests.
Das wichtigste Pferderennen der Saison ist das Derby in Hamburg.
The most important horse race of the season is the derby in Hamburg.
In the context of team sports such as soccer, ice hockey, or basketball, 'Derby' always refers to a game between two local rivals. The term is often combined with the region or city.
Das Stadtderby zwischen dem HSV und St. Pauli ist immer ausverkauft.
The city derby between HSV and St. Pauli is always sold out.
When horses, betting, or a racetrack are being discussed, 'Derby' means a particularly prestigious horse race that often takes place only once a year.
Nur die besten dreijährigen Pferde dürfen am Derby teilnehmen.
Only the best three-year-old horses are allowed to take part in the derby.
classic
A Klassiker is an important sporting encounter with a long tradition and a rivalry that has developed over time. A Derby, by contrast, is based primarily on the fact that the rival teams come from the same city or region. A Derby can also be a Klassiker, but it does not have to be.
Das Duell der beiden Vereine aus derselben Stadt ist ein Derby.
The match between the two clubs from the same city is a derby.
Das traditionsreiche Duell der beiden großen Rivalen gilt als Klassiker.
The traditional clash between the two major rivals is considered a classic.
