sisu

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Strength of will in the face of adversity; grit; perseverance; determination; regarded as an integral part of Finnish culture.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪsʉː/

Word forms

sisu

Etymology

Borrowed from Finnish sisu, documented in English since at least 1940.

Related words

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