This is the 237th most frequent Finnish word.
toisaalta
"Toisaalta" means "on the other hand" in English.
Usage of 'toisaalta' here shows internal contemplation about pros and cons.
Toisaalta en ole varma päätöksestäni, mutta sitten taas, voihan se olla hyvä asia.
On the one hand, I'm unsure about my decision, but then again, it could turn out to be a good thing.
'Toisaalta' is used here to express contrasting viewpoints within the same thought.
Toisaalta haluaisin lähteä retkelle, mutta toisaalta sää vaikuttaa epävakaiselta.
On the one hand, I would like to go on a trip, but on the other hand, the weather seems unstable.
Here, 'toisaalta' introduces a partially positive view before a less favorable or neutral counterpoint.