asa conjunction Sense 1 English. Conjunction that introduces a concessive sentence or margin: despite the fact that, even though, however. Example sentence: Subanen. Asa kamun, tinalu' mu dinaan meligu'a, dayun mpauka da pelum. English. Even though earlier you had told me you wanted to take a bath, then later, you wouldn't. Example sentence: Subanen. Asa mauma, ta'i metuyu' niu diniin? English. However, why (do you ask), what do you want him for?