ausgelost
Translation
drawn (by lot), raffled off, selected by lottery
Examples
Der Gewinner wurde ausgelost.
The winner was drawn by lot.
Die ausgeloste Nummer ist die Sieben.
The number drawn is seven.
Grammar Patterns
werden + ausgelost (passive) to be drawn by lot The winner will be drawn tomorrow.
ausgelost + Noun (adjective) the drawn ... The person drawn gets the prize.
Similar Words
gewählt (chosen), bestimmt (determined)
Etymology
From `aus-` (out) and `losen` (to draw lots, from 'das Los' - the lot). Literally 'to lot out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine drawing a lottery ticket (`Los`) 'out' (`aus`) of a hat. The ticket that is drawn is 'ausgelost'.