verlosen
Translation
to raffle off, to draw lots for
Examples
Die Preise werden unter allen Teilnehmern verlost.
The prizes will be raffled off among all participants.
Der Hauptgewinn wird am Ende verlost.
The grand prize will be raffled off at the end.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to raffle sth. off They will raffle off a car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: auslosen (to draw for)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating completion or an action) + 'losen' (to draw lots), which comes from 'das Los' (the lot, ticket).
Memory Tips
Think of giving something away by 'lots' (das Los). The 'ver-' prefix indicates the action of doing this.