Meanings
A scheme for distributing prizes by lot or chance.
انعامات کو قرعہ اندازی یا چانس کے ذریعے تقسیم کرنے کا نظام۔
قرعہ اندازی
qura'a andaazi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- state lottery
- lottery ticket
- jackpot lottery
Example Sentences
She won the lottery and became a millionaire overnight.
اس نے قرعہ اندازی جیت لی اور ایک رات میں کروڑ پتی بن گئی۔
Us ne qura'a andaazi jeet li aur aik raat mein karod pati ban gayi.
Many people try their luck in the lottery every week.
بہت سے لوگ ہر ہفتے قرعہ اندازی میں اپنا luck آزما تے ہیں۔
Bohat se log har hafta qura'a andaazi mein apna luck aazmaatay hain.
He bought a lottery ticket for the big draw next month.
اس نے اگلے ماہ کے بڑے قرعہ کے لئے ایک لاٹری ٹکٹ خریدا۔
Us ne aglay mahay ke baray qura'a ke liye aik laatri ticket kharida.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'lottery' as a big chance to win big!
Imagine a giant ticket with glowing numbers representing a life-changing prize.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوش قسمتی کا سورج نکلتا ہے، خواب حقیقت بنتے ہیں۔
Khush qismati ka sooraj nikalta hai, khwab haqeeqat bantay hain.
The sun of good luck rises, dreams turn into reality.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
قسمت کا ستارہ چمکتا ہے۔
Qismat ka sitara chamakta hai.
The star of destiny shines.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Italian "lotteria" — a drawing of lots
First known use: 16th century
The word 'lottery' originated from the Italian word 'lotteria,' which means a drawing of lots. It has been used in English since the 16th century.