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anecdote

/ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/

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noun

حكاية، نادرة

A short account of a real incident or person, often humorous or interesting.

Examples :

"During the meeting, Sarah shared a funny anecdote about her first day at the office, which made everyone laugh. "

أثناء الاجتماع، شاركت سارة حكاية مضحكة عن يومها الأول في المكتب، مما جعل الجميع يضحكون.

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noun

حكاية، رواية

An account which supports an argument, but which is not supported by scientific or statistical analysis.

Examples :

"My aunt told an anecdote about how she once met a famous actor at the grocery store, suggesting that fame isn't always as glamorous as it seems. "

روت عمتي حكاية عن كيف قابلت ممثلاً مشهوراً في متجر البقالة، مما يوحي بأن الشهرة ليست دائمًا كما تبدو عليه من حيث البريق.

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noun

حكاية، نادرة

A previously untold secret account of an incident.

Examples :

"My grandfather began his speech with a funny anecdote about accidentally wearing mismatched shoes to his first job interview. "

بدأ جدي خطابه بحكاية مضحكة عن ارتدائه حذاءين مختلفين عن طريق الخطأ في أول مقابلة عمل له.

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verb

روى حكايات

To tell anecdotes (about).

Examples :

"At the family dinner, Grandpa began to anecdote about his childhood adventures on the farm, making everyone laugh. "

في عشاء العائلة، بدأ الجد يروي حكايات عن مغامرات طفولته في المزرعة، مما جعل الجميع يضحكون.

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