Usage Note
Nasà is a literary and somewhat formal term for a deep personal wish or longing, often used in poetry, speeches, and formal writing. In everyday speech, gusto or pangarap is more common, so nasà carries an elevated or poetic register.
Examples
" Iyon ang nasa ko. "
Natural Translation
That is my wish.
Literal Translation
That the desire my.
" Ang aking tanging nasà ay maging malusog ang aking pamilya. "
Natural Translation
My only desire is for my family to be healthy.
Literal Translation
The my only desire is to-become healthy the my family.
" Tanging nasa ng matandang manunulat na makita ang kanyang akda bago siya lubusang mawala sa mundong ito. "
Natural Translation
The old writer's only aspiration was to see his work before he completely departs from this world.
Literal Translation
Only desire of old that writer that to-see the his work before he completely disappear in world this.
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