loteria
/lɔˈtɛ.rja/feminine
The Polish word for "lottery" is loteria.
loteria is a feminine noun used to describe a scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance.
Meaning: scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular noun loteria changes form depending on its role in a sentence. Use the genitive singular form loterii to express possession or when following certain prepositions such as bez (without). Use the nominative plural form loterie when the word is the subject of a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /lɔˈtɛ.rja/.
Did you know?
- The word 'los' (the root of the concept) also means 'fate' or 'destiny' in Polish, linking the idea of a lottery to one's life path.
- Poland has a long tradition of loterie fantowe, which are charity lotteries where people win physical objects rather than cash prizes.
- In Polish, the verb losować is used both for drawing a lottery ticket and for randomly selecting a person for a task, such as a speaker in a classroom.
Examples in context
- W najbliższym losowaniu loterii Mega Millions pula wynosi aż 100 milionów dolarów!In the upcoming Mega Millions lottery draw, the jackpot prize is a whopping 100 million dollars!
- Wygrałem w loterii.I won the lottery.
Example conversation
Anna and Piotr are discussing a local charity event.
- AnnaPiotr, czy ta loteria charytatywna jest warta uwagi?Piotr, is this charity lottery worth noticing?
- PiotrTak, Anna, bardzo ciekawe są ich nagrody.Yes, Anna, their prizes are very interesting.
- AnnaMoże spróbujemy wziąć w niej udział?Maybe we should try to participate in it?
- PiotrDobry pomysł, chętnie kupię los.Good idea, I will gladly buy a ticket.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lottery” translations and entries loteria, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
