This is the 400th most frequent Indonesian word.
meski
"Meski" means "although" or "even though" in English.
The word 'meski' in this sentence is utilized to express contrast or unconventional persistence despite the contextual circumstances of being late.
Meski sudah larut malam, dia terus belajar untuk ujian.
Even though it was already late at night, she continued studying for the exam.
In this usage, 'meski' serves to highlight the notion of an unexpected or surprising action given the context of illness.
Anak itu bermain meski sedang sakit.
The child played even though he was sick.
The word 'meski' here is used to indicate a concession, showing contrast between the rain and the action of going to the office.