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“anecdote” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/anɛkˈdoːtə/

Example

Er erzählte mehrere Anekdoten aus seiner Schulzeit.

He shared several anecdotes from his school days.

Illustration for Anekdote (anecdote)

How to say “anecdote” in German

“Anecdote” in German is Anekdote.

A brief scene from someone's life, retold so a small event gains a memorable point.

Full entry for Anekdote: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Anekdote

Bei dem Abendessen teilte sie eine kurze Anekdote über ihre Reise.

At dinner, she shared a short anecdote about her trip.

Tips for using Anekdote

  • The noun is feminine: die Anekdote, with the plural die Anekdoten formed by adding -n.

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