hissi

hissi

1. third-person singular imperative form of hissar
2. third-person singular present subjunctive form of hissar
3. first-person singular present subjunctive form of hissar

From Swedish hiss, ultimately from Middle Low German hissen of uncertain origin.

hissi

1. elevator, lift
2. (idiomatic) elevator as metaphor for mental capabilities, as in the English expression "someone's elevator doesn't go all the way to the top"

   Luulen, että hänellä ei mene hissi ylös asti.

   I think that his elevator doesn't go all the way to the top.