anecdote

US /ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt/
UK /ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt/
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Anekdote, Kurzgeschichte

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

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He shared a funny anecdote about his first day at work.
Er erzählte eine lustige Anekdote über seinen ersten Arbeitstag.
The professor often used historical anecdotes to illustrate his points.
Der Professor verwendete oft historische Anekdoten, um seine Punkte zu veranschaulichen.