This is the 26th most frequent Lithuanian word.
tačiau
"Tačiau" means "however" or "but" in English.
The word 'tačiau' is used here to express a contrast between the desire to go to the park and the unforeseen obstacle of rain.
Norėjau eiti į parką, tačiau pradėjo lyti.
I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
In this sentence, 'tačiau' introduces a statement that contrasts with or adds nuance to the first clause.
Jis yra talentingas muzikantas, tačiau darbas studijose jam nėra lengvas.
He is a talented musician, but working in studios is not easy for him.
Here 'tačiau' serves to introduce a contrasting element, emphasizing the challenge or limitation against the stated fact.