sia 1 adverb English. Marks frustrated intention or desire, almost, could, should, would. Example sentence: Subanen. Sa' sia mesu'at, mekpaingabangu diniu, buligan sug balayu. English. If it were only possible, I would ask you for help in moving my house by carrying it on poles. Example sentence: Subanen. Kamun duuni minita'u babuy peglunang ditu gubian, mesempel gupia dinaan. Sa' duun pai telawan ku, bayabayau sia munu' dun. English. This morning I saw a pig rooting in the sweet potato patch, very near me. If I had had a spear, I could easily have killed him. Example sentence: Subanen. Bena' mikeselep ami tu gulangan, ibutu sia mamak. English. When we got into the forest, I was almost bitten by a snake.