German Conversation · Level 124
44 words
German word
verlosen
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈloːzən/
Meaning
- verbraffle off
Example
Die Firma verlost die Preise unter den Teilnehmern.
The company is raffling off the prizes among the participants.
More examples
Der Verein verlost Werbegeschenke bei Veranstaltungen.
The organization raffles off promotional gifts at events.
Core concept
Lots or tickets determine which members of a group receive the available prizes.
Common phrases
Werbegeschenke verlosen
raffle off promotional gifts
Gutscheine verlosen
raffle off coupons
bei Veranstaltungen verlosen
raffle off at events
Similar words
auslosen: Choose winners or an order at random using lots or numbers.
verschenken: Give something to someone without expecting payment.
vergeben: Officially grant a prize, role, or other position to someone.
ziehen: Draw a ticket or slip to determine a winner or order.
Definition in German
etwas per Los an mehrere Personen zufällig vergeben
Word origin
The word derives from German "Los", meaning a lot or lottery ticket, with "ver-" forming a verb for distributing something in that way.
Usage tips
- The recipient group is often introduced by "unter", so "eine Reise unter den Teilnehmern verlosen" means to raffle a trip among the participants.