droo

How to say it

Meaning

The random choice of names or numbers, used to pair teams in a competition or to pick the winners of a lottery; also a drawer in a table.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in singular and plural. Kuchezesha droo is to hold the draw. For a drawn match sare is the usual word, though sports pages also write droo (droo tatu, three draws).

Examples

• Droo ya robo fainali itafanyika kesho.The quarterfinal draw will take place tomorrow.
• Alishinda pikipiki katika droo ya bahati nasibu.He won a motorbike in the lottery draw.
• Funguo ziko ndani ya droo ya meza.The keys are in the table drawer.