Anekdota (en. Anecdote)
a-nekdota
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A short story that is often humorous or significant, about a person or event.
In his speech, he shared an anecdote about his youth.
Sa kanyang talumpati, nagbahagi siya ng isang anekdota tungkol sa kanyang kabataan.
Story used to illustrate a characteristic or situation.
The anecdote serves as an example in his argument.
Ang anekdota ay nagsisilbing halimbawa sa kanyang argumento.
Short narrative often told among colleagues or friends.
That anecdote is attached to our memories.
Ang anekdota na iyon ay kalakip sa aming mga alaala.
Etymology
From the Greek word 'anekdota', meaning 'unpublished'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Shared an anecdote
Shared a humorous or significant story.
Nagbahagi ng anekdota
Has an anecdote in life
Has a humorous or significant story from experience.
May anekdota sa buhay
Related Words
translation
The process of converting a story or idea from one language to another.
salin
story
A common form of narrative that can be either credible or not.
kwento
Slang Meanings
A funny or amusing story or anecdote.
Come on, listen to Kuya's anecdote about his experiences at work!
Tara, makinig ka sa anekdota ni Kuya tungkol sa kanyang mga karanasan sa trabaho!
A way of making people laugh or creating good vibes.
As long as Bestie has an anecdote, I'm sure we'll all laugh.
Basta may anekdota si Bestie, sigurado akong tatawa kami lahat.