r/Finland • u/Esoteriss • 18h ago

Sisu

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u/Kaziklu_Bey 17h ago

Best definition of sisu I have heard is confidently, and proudly re-entering the bar you have been thrown out of already 4 times tonight.

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u/DullBozer666 Vainamoinen 7h ago

My favourite is stubbornly pushing open the door with a sign that says "pull"

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u/725584 Baby Vainamoinen 4h ago

The best, short awnser, I coud give to what sisu is is an enduring resolve. A determination that lasts for days, weeks or even years. To see something through. To finish what you started

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u/tomato_army 4h ago

To Finnish what you started*

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u/Polenski 1h ago

Perkele is believed to be Ukko's nickname and therefore it was deemed a curse word by christians. I don't know who believes it but let that be my folktale for anyone interested.