German Conversation · Level 52
74 words
German word
Verlosung
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈloːzʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounraffle
Example
Die Verlosung findet morgen im Park statt.
The raffle will take place in the park tomorrow.
More examples
Die Organisatoren kündigten die Verlosung am Ende der Veranstaltung an.
The organizers announced the raffle at the end of the event.
Core concept
A ticket is drawn from a pool while participants wait to see which prize it wins.
Common phrases
die Regeln der Verlosung beachten
observe the rules of the raffle
bei der Verlosung ausgelost werden
be selected in the raffle
Similar words
Auslosung: A process for randomly choosing a winner by drawing a ticket or lot.
Lotterie: A prize system based on buying numbered tickets or entries.
Gewinnspiel: A promotional event offering prizes to people who enter or take part.
Tombola: A community event featuring small prize draws, often held at a celebration.
Definition in German
Verlosung bezeichnet eine lotterieähnliche Veranstaltung, bei der Preise an Teilnehmende per Los oder Zufall vergeben werden.
Word origin
The noun Verlosung comes from verlosen, which combines Los ('lot') with the prefix ver- and the suffix -ung.
Usage tips
- The usual pattern for taking part is an einer Verlosung teilnehmen, while bei einer Verlosung describes the setting.
Other meanings
- drawingnoun
Related words
- verlosenraffle offverb
- Verlosungsregelnraffle rulesnoun