/ˈsilti(ˣ)/, [ˈs̠il̪t̪i(ʔ)]
Alkuperäsi- + -lti, through the ablative singular siltä of se. Originally meant "due to that, because of that", and the current sense only became common in the 20th century.
- however, still, yet, nevertheless, nonetheless, anyway, regardless
“Ulkona sataa, mutta menen silti ulos.” — It rains, but I'll go out anyway.
“Värit ovat voimakkaat olematta silti räikeät.” — The colours are strong yet without being garish.
“Vaikka päivä oli lyhyt, saimme silti paljon aikaan.” — Although the day was short, we managed to accomplish a lot nevertheless.
- archaic, dialectaltherefore