verlosen
Translation
to raffle off, to draw lots for
Examples
Wir verlosen ein neues Auto.
We are raffling off a new car.
Die Preise werden unter den Gewinnern verlost.
The prizes will be raffled among the winners.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to raffle off (sth.) The company is raffling off a trip.
Similar Words
auslosen (to draw lots), ziehen (to draw)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating a process) and 'Los' (a lot, as in drawing lots).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Los' as 'lot' (like in lottery). The 'ver-' prefix often implies a change or completion, so 'verlosen' is the act of distributing by lot.