sisu

Substantiivi

1. perseverance, doggedness, stubbornness, grit, stamina, spunk, determination, courage, guts unwavering strength to keep going when the going gets tough

   sinnikkyys, rohkeus, päättäväisyys

   “Kylläpä Pekalla oli sisua, kun hän kiipesi yksin vuoren huipulle.”

2. sisu strength of will in the face of adversity, grit, perseverance, regarded as an integral part of Finnish culture

   sisu strength of will in the face of adversity; grit; perseverance; regarded as an integral part of Finnish culture

3. temper tendency to be of a certain type of mood, especially of a bad or defiant one

   temper tendency to be of a certain type of mood, especially of a bad or defiant one