die Ziehungen
Translation
draws, drawings, drafts, extractions
Examples
Die Ziehungen der Lottozahlen sind am Samstag.
The lottery number draws are on Saturday.
Ich mag keine Ziehungen in diesem Raum.
I don't like the drafts in this room.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominativ)) as subject The draws take place weekly.
((Akkusativ)) as direct object I follow the draws online.
Similar Words
die Verlosung, der Luftzug
Etymology
From the verb "ziehen" (to pull, draw). The suffix "-ung" forms a noun from the verb.
Memory Tips
Think of "pulling" (ziehen) a lottery number or how a draft "pulls" air through a room.