Schani

derNoun

servant/waiter (Austrian slang)

English translations

  1. 01

    sly

  2. 02

    cunning

  3. 03

    wily

Word details

German meaning
Schani ist ein umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck für einen Kellner, insbesondere in Wien.
English meaning
Waiter, server (especially in Vienna)
German example
Der Schani brachte uns die bestellten Getränke.
English example
The waiter brought us the ordered drinks.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Schani
Plural Form
die Schanis

Example sentences with “Schani”

  1. Der Schani brachte das Essen. (The waiter brought the food.)

Frequently asked questions

What is a 'Schani' in Vienna?

'Schani' is a Viennese term for a waiter or a general servant. It is also used in 'Schanigarten' (sidewalk cafe area).