sisu

Finnish

pronunciation
Definitions
  • perseverance, doggedness, stubbornness, grit, stamina, spunk, determination, courage, guts unwavering strength to keep going when the going gets tough
  • sisu, often with the attribute suomalainen (Finnish) strength of will in the face of adversity, grit, perseverance, regarded as an integral part of Finnish culture
  • temper tendency to be of a certain type of mood, especially of a bad or defiant one

Etymology

Suffix from Finnish sisä- (internal, inner).

Origin

Finnish

sisä-

Gloss

internal, inner

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