De anekdote
Example: Tijdens het gesprek vertelde hij een interessante anekdote over zijn jeugd.
Definition
"Anekdote" is a short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person, often shared to illustrate a point or entertain during conversations or speeches.
Etymology
The word "anekdote" comes from the Greek 'anekdota,' meaning 'things unpublished,' originally referring to unpublished or secret stories. Over time, it evolved to mean a brief, entertaining story shared with others.
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"De anekdote" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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