Lüdenscheid-Nord

German

Etymology

Literally, “Lüdenscheid North”. The nickname as such is from the desire to avoid the rival’s name, but the choice of Lüdenscheid is deliberately absurd, because both Hagen and Iserlohn are closer to Dortmund and more populous than Lüdenscheid.

Proper noun

Lüdenscheid-Nord n (proper noun, strong, genitive (awkward) Lüdenscheid-Nords or (with an article) Lüdenscheid-Nord)

  1. (idiomatic, derogatory) a nickname for Borussia Dortmund, used principally by fans of Schalke 04
    Coordinate term: Herne-West
    ein Heimsieg gegen Lüdenscheid-Nord ― a home victory against Borussia Dortmund
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Lüdenscheid,‎ Nord.
    die Anschlussstelle Lüdenscheid-Nord ― the interchange Lüdenscheid North
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