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The determination of winners or results by a lottery procedure, especially in lotteries, raffles, or sports draws.
Die Ziehung der Lottozahlen wird jeden Samstag live im Fernsehen übertragen.
The drawing of the lottery numbers is broadcast live on television every Saturday.
The noun 'die Ziehung' (the drawing) is derived directly from the verb 'ziehen' (to pull, to draw). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun that describes the action or result of drawing.
Die Ziehung der Startnummern entscheidet über die Reihenfolge.
The drawing of the starting numbers determines the order.
In the context of lotteries and competitions, 'Ziehung' (drawing) is often combined with 'der Lottozahlen' (of the lottery numbers), 'der Gewinnzahlen' (of the winning numbers), or 'der Gewinner' (of the winners). Common verbs are 'stattfinden' (to take place) or 'übertragen werden' (to be broadcast).
Die Ziehung der Gewinner findet öffentlich statt.
The drawing of the winners takes place publicly.
You can recognize this technical meaning from words used in science or finance. If the sentence mentions a 'Probe' (sample), 'Stichprobe' (random sample), 'Qualitätskontrolle' (quality control), or a 'Wechsel' (bill of exchange), it refers to the formal act of drawing.
Die Ziehung einer Blutprobe dauert nur wenige Sekunden.
The drawing of a blood sample takes only a few seconds.
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'die Auslosung' and 'die Ziehung' can both refer to a draw or drawing procedure. With 'Auslosung', the focus is usually on the decision, for example which teams play against each other in a competition. 'Ziehung' emphasizes more strongly the moment when the lots or numbers are drawn. You hear this word especially with lotteries, raffles, or also in sports. Learners may confuse the words because both often have to do with chance and lots. As a guide: for matchups, people usually say 'Auslosung'; for lottery numbers or winners, often 'Ziehung'.
Die Ziehung der Lottozahlen wird am Abend im Fernsehen gezeigt.
The drawing of the lottery numbers is shown on television in the evening.
Nach der Auslosung wusste unser Team, gegen welchen Gegner es spielen muss.
After the draw, our team knew which opponent it had to play against.