das Gewinnspiel
Translation
competition, prize draw, sweepstake, raffle
Examples
Ich habe bei einem Gewinnspiel mitgemacht.
I took part in a competition.
Der Hauptpreis des Gewinnspiels ist ein Auto.
The grand prize of the competition is a car.
Grammar Patterns
to take part in a competition ((an et3 teilnehmen)) I'm taking part in the competition.
Similar Words
die Verlosung (raffle), die Lotterie (lottery)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gewinn' (win, profit) and 'Spiel' (game). Literally a 'win-game'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'game' (Spiel) where you can get a 'win' (Gewinn).