This is the 63rd most frequent Estonian word.
siiski
"Siiski" means "nevertheless" or "still" in English.
In this example, 'siiski' is used to show perseverance or determination to do something despite adverse conditions (rain).
Vihma sadas terve päev, kuid siiski käisime matkamas.
It rained all day, but we still went hiking.
In this sentence, 'siiski' is used to express a contrast between what was intended and what actually occurred.
Ma tahtsin välja minna, siiski jäin koju.
I wanted to go out, yet I stayed home.
Here, 'siiski' indicates a contradiction between expectation (arriving on time) and reality (being late).