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anecdote

/ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/

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noun

Anekdote, kurze Erzählung

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. "

Während des Treffens erzählte Sarah eine lustige Anekdote über ihren ersten Tag im Büro, was alle zum Lachen brachte.

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noun

Anekdote, Erzählung

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. "

Meine Tante erzählte eine Anekdote darüber, wie sie einmal einen berühmten Schauspieler im Supermarkt traf, was darauf hindeutete, dass Ruhm nicht immer so glamourös ist, wie es scheint.

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noun

Anekdote, kurze Geschichte

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. "

Mein Großvater begann seine Rede mit einer lustigen Anekdote darüber, dass er versehentlich unpassende Schuhe zu seinem ersten Vorstellungsgespräch trug.

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verb

Anekdoten erzählen

To tell anecdotes (about).

Examples :

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

Beim Familienessen begann Opa, Anekdoten über seine Kindheitsabenteuer auf dem Bauernhof zu erzählen, was alle zum Lachen brachte.

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