word
Sisu
SEE-soo
/ˈsiːsuː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sisu
Dictionary meaning
Stoic determination and grit in the face of adversity.
Examples
- It took real sisu to finish the race in the storm.
Pronunciation tips
- A Finnish word.
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