Dragningen

Dragningen is a noun used in Swedish and other Scandinavian languages that broadly denotes drawing or pulling. It stems from the verb dra, meaning to draw or pull, with the noun-forming suffix -ningen. The term can refer to either the act of drawing or pulling, or the result of such an action, depending on context.

In common usage, dragningen most often refers to a lottery draw or drawing of lots: the event in which names or numbers are selected, and the winners or selections are determined. The word is frequently found in phrases such as lottdragningen or dragningen i lotteriet, and it can denote either the draw itself or its outcome (the winners).

In other contexts, dragningen can denote the physical act of drawing something toward oneself or pulling an object along a distance, such as moving a cart, rope, or tool, or drawing a weapon or instrument. This sense emphasizes the action of applying force to move something.

Because of its shared linguistic root, dragningen relates to other Scandinavian terms that express pulling, drawing, or tugging. See also dra (to draw/pull), drag (pull), and lottdragning (lottery draw).

This article provides a concise overview of the term. For precise usage, consult dictionaries or usage notes in Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish contexts.