gelost
Translation
drawn (by lot), raffled
Examples
Der Gewinner wurde gelost.
The winner was drawn by lot.
Wir haben gelost, wer anfängt.
We drew lots to see who starts.
Grammar Patterns
((as part of the perfect tense)) as part of the perfect tense Wir haben gelost.
((in the passive voice)) in the passive voice The winner is drawn by lot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gezogen (drawn), ausgewählt (selected)
Etymology
Past participle of 'losen' (to draw lots), which comes from 'das Los' (the lot, ticket).
Memory Tips
If you don't get picked, you 'lose'. The process to see who wins or loses is 'losen'.