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 We have drawn lots.
((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), derived from 'das Los' (the lot, ticket).
Memory Tips
Connect 'losen' with 'lottery'. The 'los-' part sounds similar.