die Ziehung
Translation
drawing, draw, lottery drawing
Examples
Die Ziehung der Lottozahlen findet am Samstag statt.
The drawing of the lottery numbers takes place on Saturday.
Die Ziehung der Gewinner erfolgt live im Fernsehen.
The drawing of the winners takes place live on television.
Grammar Patterns
the drawing of ((sth.)) Die Ziehung der Gewinner findet morgen statt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Auslosung (the draw), das Losen (drawing lots)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'ziehen' (to pull, draw). The '-ung' suffix creates a feminine noun that signifies an action or its result.
Memory Tips
Visualize 'pulling' (ziehen) a lottery ticket from a drum to remember 'Ziehung'.