sisu — meaning in English
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English meaning
- grit noun Small, hard particles such as sand, dirt, or grime.
- guts noun Courage and determination, especially to do something difficult or risky.
- nerve noun A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
- spunk noun Courage, spirit, or determination.
- stamina noun The physical or mental energy needed to keep doing something demanding over a long time.
- willpower noun The mental strength to control your own actions and stick to a decision, especially resisting temptation.
Senses
sisu is used for these senses in English:
- grit (idiomatic) Strength of mind; courage or fearlessness; fortitude.
- guts (by extension, informal) Courage; determination.
- nerve Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.
- spunk (uncountable) Courage; spirit; mettle; determination.
- stamina The energy and strength for continuing to do something over a long period of time; power of sustained exertion, or resistance to hardship, illness etc.
- willpower The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.
grit — full definition
- noun Small, hard particles such as sand, dirt, or grime.
- noun Courage, determination, and mental toughness in the face of difficulty.
- verb To clench (the teeth), especially to endure pain or push through difficulty.
guts — full definition
- noun Courage and determination, especially to do something difficult or risky.
- noun The internal organs of the abdomen, or the inner workings of something.
- verb To show strong determination, especially in the phrase "guts it out."