The Finnish word "sisu" is untranslatable, but that doesn't stop people from trying: determination, guts, hardiness, courage and willpower are some of the terms people use in English.
Sisu is a Finnish noun. An adjective derived from it is sisukas. Not having an exact translation in any of the languages I know sisu means a state of relentlessness and perseverance even in the most desperate of situations.
Sisu is a Finnish word that doesn't have a direct translation in English. It is a grim, gritty, white-knuckle form of courage where success is against the odds. It expresses itself in taking action and displaying resoluteness in the face of adversity.
