The Thai term 'แม้นว่า (mâen wâa)' functions as a conjunction in sentences, and it can be translated to English as 'regardless of whether' or 'even if'. It is used to introduce a condition or circumstance which does not affect another fact or situation. Usually, it is used at the beginning of the sentence, followed by a clause, and leads to another clause that describes the unaffected situation or action.