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Sisu

2005-10-06T04:17:59Z

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'''Sisu''' is a [[Finnish language|Finnish]] term that could be roughly translated to [[English language|English]] as strength of will, determination, perseverance, "having guts" in the face of adversity. The word derives from ''sisus'', which means something inner or interior. To [[anthropology|anthropologists]], it is an appropriate invention for a cold northern land, fractured by thousands of lakes, and long under threat of being overwhelmed, militarily, linguistically and otherwise, by more powerful neighbours. Similar concepts exist among other cold-weather peoples, such as the [[Inuit]] and [[Chukchi people|Chukchi]].

Due to its cultural significance, ''Sisu'' is a common element of [[brand name]]s in [[Finland]]. For example, there are [http://www.sisuauto.com/en/summary.html Sisu trucks], a brand of strong-tasting candy manufactured by [http://www.leaf.fi Leaf] and metapolitical organization [http://www.suomensisu.fi Suomen Sisu]. There is also a [[Canada|Canadian]] company by the name that makes vitamin and mineral supplement products [http://www.sisu.com].

The term is commonly used in everyday speech to describe stoic toughness. It is widely understood in the [[Upper Peninsula of Michigan|Upper Peninsula]] of [[Michigan]], which is home to a large concentration of Finnish-Americans. For instance: ''Even after cutting his hand open and getting 12 stitches, he didn't shed a tear. Wow! He's got sisu!'' By analogy, the term has picked up new meanings. Depending on context, "sisu" can refer to spunk, attitude, self-confidence, and so on.

In Finland, there's a well-known saying that the Finnish culture can be condensed in three s's: "sisu, [[sauna]] and [[Jean Sibelius|Sibelius]]". (The Finnish name of Finland, [[Suomi]], also starts with an s.)

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''SISU'' is also the [[acronym]] for the educational association of the National Sports Confederation for [[Sweden]]. The allusion is intentional.
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Team Sisu is a finnish / north american counter-strike: source team. Idle and support #sisu @ gamesurge.net
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[[Category:Finnish culture]]

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Sisu

2005-10-06T04:15:28Z

67.173.193.173:

{{wiktionary}}
'''Sisu''' is a [[Finnish language|Finnish]] term that could be roughly translated to [[English language|English]] as strength of will, determination, perseverance, "having guts" in the face of adversity. The word derives from ''sisus'', which means something inner or interior. To [[anthropology|anthropologists]], it is an appropriate invention for a cold northern land, fractured by thousands of lakes, and long under threat of being overwhelmed, militarily, linguistically and otherwise, by more powerful neighbours. Similar concepts exist among other cold-weather peoples, such as the [[Inuit]] and [[Chukchi people|Chukchi]].

Due to its cultural significance, ''Sisu'' is a common element of [[brand name]]s in [[Finland]]. For example, there are [http://www.sisuauto.com/en/summary.html Sisu trucks], a brand of strong-tasting candy manufactured by [http://www.leaf.fi Leaf] and metapolitical organization [http://www.suomensisu.fi Suomen Sisu]. There is also a [[Canada|Canadian]] company by the name that makes vitamin and mineral supplement products [http://www.sisu.com].

The term is commonly used in everyday speech to describe stoic toughness. It is widely understood in the [[Upper Peninsula of Michigan|Upper Peninsula]] of [[Michigan]], which is home to a large concentration of Finnish-Americans. For instance: ''Even after cutting his hand open and getting 12 stitches, he didn't shed a tear. Wow! He's got sisu!'' By analogy, the term has picked up new meanings. Depending on context, "sisu" can refer to spunk, attitude, self-confidence, and so on.

In Finland, there's a well-known saying that the Finnish culture can be condensed in three s's: "sisu, [[sauna]] and [[Jean Sibelius|Sibelius]]". (The Finnish name of Finland, [[Suomi]], also starts with an s.)

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''SISU'' is also the [[acronym]] for the educational association of the National Sports Confederation for [[Sweden]]. The allusion is intentional.
----

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Team Sisu is a finnish / north american counter-strike: source team. Idle and support #sisu
----

{{Finland-stub}}

[[Category:Finnish culture]]

[[de:Sisu]]
[[fi:Sisu]]
[[sv:Sisu]]

Sisu

2005-10-06T04:14:36Z

67.173.193.173:

{{wiktionary}}
'''Sisu''' is a [[Finnish language|Finnish]] term that could be roughly translated to [[English language|English]] as strength of will, determination, perseverance, "having guts" in the face of adversity. The word derives from ''sisus'', which means something inner or interior. To [[anthropology|anthropologists]], it is an appropriate invention for a cold northern land, fractured by thousands of lakes, and long under threat of being overwhelmed, militarily, linguistically and otherwise, by more powerful neighbours. Similar concepts exist among other cold-weather peoples, such as the [[Inuit]] and [[Chukchi people|Chukchi]].

Due to its cultural significance, ''Sisu'' is a common element of [[brand name]]s in [[Finland]]. For example, there are [http://www.sisuauto.com/en/summary.html Sisu trucks], a brand of strong-tasting candy manufactured by [http://www.leaf.fi Leaf] and metapolitical organization [http://www.suomensisu.fi Suomen Sisu]. There is also a [[Canada|Canadian]] company by the name that makes vitamin and mineral supplement products [http://www.sisu.com].

The term is commonly used in everyday speech to describe stoic toughness. It is widely understood in the [[Upper Peninsula of Michigan|Upper Peninsula]] of [[Michigan]], which is home to a large concentration of Finnish-Americans. For instance: ''Even after cutting his hand open and getting 12 stitches, he didn't shed a tear. Wow! He's got sisu!'' By analogy, the term has picked up new meanings. Depending on context, "sisu" can refer to spunk, attitude, self-confidence, and so on.

In Finland, there's a well-known saying that the Finnish culture can be condensed in three s's: "sisu, [[sauna]] and [[Jean Sibelius|Sibelius]]". (The Finnish name of Finland, [[Suomi]], also starts with an s.)

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''SISU'' is also the [[acronym]] for the educational association of the National Sports Confederation for [[Sweden]]. The allusion is intentional.
----

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Team Sisu is also a finnish / north american counter-strike: source team. Idle and support #sisu
---

{{Finland-stub}}

[[Category:Finnish culture]]

[[de:Sisu]]
[[fi:Sisu]]
[[sv:Sisu]]