Teräksisillä

Teräksisillä is a Finnish word that translates to "steely" or "made of steel" in English. It is a plural form of the adjective teräksinen. This adjective can be used literally to describe an object that is constructed from steel, such as a "teräksisillä huonekalut" (steely furniture) or "teräksisillä rakenteet" (steely structures).

Beyond its literal meaning, "teräksisillä" can also be used metaphorically to describe qualities associated with steel. This includes attributes like strength, durability, resilience, and hardness. For example, one might describe a person's determination as "teräksisillä tahdonvoima" (steely willpower) or a difficult situation as requiring "teräksisillä hermot" (steely nerves). In this metaphorical sense, it conveys an idea of unwavering resolve or toughness. The context in which the word is used will determine whether it refers to a physical material or a figurative characteristic.