anecdote
intermediateB1/ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt/ · an-ec-dote
A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Meanings
A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
ایک مختصر دلچسپ کہانی جو کسی حقیقی واقعے یا شخص کے بارے میں ہو.
حکایت
hakaayat
Common Collocations
- personal anecdote
- funny anecdote
- anecdote from childhood
Example Sentences
She shared a funny anecdote about her first day at work.
اس نے اپنے پہلے دن کے کام کے بارے میں ایک مزاحیہ حکایت شیئر کی.
Us ne apne pehle din ke kaam ke baare mein ek mazaahiya hakaayat share ki.
The author included an anecdote to illustrate her point.
مصنف نے اپنے نقطے کی وضاحت کے لیے ایک حکایت شامل کی.
Musannif ne apne nuqte ki wazahat ke liye ek hakaayat shamil ki.
His anecdotes always make the audience laugh.
اس کی حکایات ہمیشہ حاضرین کو ہنساتی ہیں.
Us ki hakaayaat hamesha hazireen ko hansati hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of anecdotes as little stories that 'anecdote' your life.
Imagine a storyteller sitting around a fire, sharing amusing tales.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "anekdota" — things unpublished
First known use: 19th century
The term originated from the Greek word 'anekdota', which referred to unpublished materials and stories. It has evolved to refer specifically to short, amusing stories.