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
Comes from the prefix 'ver-' and the noun 'Los' (a lot, as in a lottery ticket).
Memory Tips
'Los' sounds like 'lot'. 'verlosen' is the verb for distributing something via lots or a raffle.