Kiusaus
Kiusaus is a Finnish noun meaning temptation or enticement toward wrongdoing, especially in moral or religious contexts. It is formed from the verb kiusata, meaning to tease, bother, or induce, with the noun suffix -us, a common Finnish pattern for abstract states. The term is used to describe an external or internal influence that tests a person's resolve, often implying a moral dimension.
In theology and ethics, kiusaus denotes the force or circumstance that tempts a person to commit a
In Finnish literature and public discourse, kiusaus appears in discussions of character, virtue, and moral choice,
See also: temptation, moral psychology, rhetoric. References: standard Finnish dictionaries and theological texts.