Schipani (en. Schipani)

/ʃi.pa.ni/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Complicated or tangled situation.
He found himself in a schipani because of his lies.
Il s'est retrouvé dans un schipani à cause de ses mensonges.
A misunderstanding between friends.
Their argument was just a schipani, they reconciled quickly.
Leur dispute était juste un schipani, ils se sont réconciliés rapidement.
An unexpected problem at work.
The project encountered a schipani when the client changed their mind.
Le projet a rencontré un schipani quand le client a changé d'avis.

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, possibly influenced by local slang terms.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the schipani
To be in a difficult situation.
être dans le schipani
to get out of a schipani
To find a solution to a problem.
sortir d'un schipani

Related Words

mess
Confusing or complicated situation.
embrouille
misunderstanding
Misunderstanding between two parties.
malentendu

Slang Meanings

To be in trouble
He is in the schipani with the police.
Il est dans le schipani avec la police.
To be lost in a situation
After that event, I am completely schipani.
Après cet événement, je suis complètement schipani.