Also means
Asa can also mean wishful thinking (sarcastic), reliance, or being led on.
Usage Note
Asa is a Sanskrit-rooted word meaning hope, and it anchors two highly common forms: pag-asa (the noun for hope or expectation) and umasa (to hope or to rely on someone). It reflects the Filipino value of patient trust in others and in future circumstances.
Examples
" May asa pa tayo. "
Natural Translation
We still have hope.
Literal Translation
Has hope still we.
" Huwag kang mamatay sa asa. "
Natural Translation
Don't die in [false] hope/expectation.
Literal Translation
Don't you die in hope.
" Kahit gaano kahirap ang kalagayan namin ngayon, hindi nawawala ang asa namin na gaganda rin ang bukas. "
Natural Translation
No matter how difficult our situation is now, we never lose hope that tomorrow will get better too.
Literal Translation
Even how difficult the situation our now, not disappearing the hope our that will-improve also the tomorrow.
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