sisu

English translation: stamina, true grit

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Finnish term or phrase:sisu
English translation:stamina, true grit
Entered by: Desmond O'Rourke

08:04 Jan 4, 2001
Finnish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Finnish term or phrase: sisu
Im Zusammenhang mit Ausdauer
Michael Wieseneder
stamina
Explanation:
"Sisu" meaning stamina, grit, endurance is a basic personality trait associated with Finns.
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Desmond O'Rourke
United States
Local time: 07:42
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Summary of answers provided
na +1stamina
Desmond O'Rourke
na +1perseverance
A Roppola
nastamina
Desmond O'Rourke


  

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4 mins peer agreement (net): +1
stamina


Explanation:
"Sisu" meaning stamina, grit, endurance is a basic personality trait associated with Finns.

Desmond O'Rourke
United States
Local time: 07:42
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 782
Grading comment
Graded automatically based on peer agreement.

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Mika Pohjanpalo

agree  blacktea (X)
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4 mins
stamina


Explanation:
"Sisu" meaning stamina, grit, endurance is a basic personality trait associated with Finns.

Desmond O'Rourke
United States
Local time: 07:42
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 782
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10 days peer agreement (net): +1
perseverance


Explanation:
'Sisu' means pereseverance, not giving up easily, in a positive context


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A Roppola

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Desmond O'Rourke: I would agree with you - perseverance is the same thing. Desmond
1184 days
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