Originally - translation, pronunciation and examples
originally
at the beginning; at first
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изначально запланированный
изначально предназначенный
изначально названный
изначально разработанный
изначально опубликованный
originally usage examples
Изначально этот магазин был пекарней.
Originally, the shop was a bakery.
Similar words
изначально — at the beginning; at first
Matches the headword exactly; no difference in core meaning.
Focuses on the first stage or first impression, often before something changes.
Emphasizes the start of a process or period, often with a slightly longer time span than 'at first'.
More formal than 'originally'; often used in reports, explanations, and written style.
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изначально — at the beginning; at first
Originally, the shop was a bakery.
Изначально этот магазин был пекарней.
Matches the headword exactly; no difference in core meaning.
Originally, we planned to stay for two days.
Изначально мы планировали остаться на два дня.
Focuses on the first stage or first impression, often before something changes.
At first, I didn't like the idea, but then I changed my mind.
Сначала мне не понравилась эта идея, но потом я передумал.
Emphasizes the start of a process or period, often with a slightly longer time span than 'at first'.
In the beginning, the job was difficult, but I got used to it.
Вначале работа была трудной, но я привык.
More formal than 'originally'; often used in reports, explanations, and written style.
Initially, the project was supposed to last six months.
Первоначально проект должен был длиться шесть месяцев.
Not a standard synonym of 'originally'; this phrase sounds unusual and is rarely used in normal English.
This phrase is not normally used in this meaning.
Эта фраза обычно не используется в таком значении.
Often means 'for the first time in a list' or 'to begin with,' and can sound argumentative, not just temporal.
You shouldn't have gone there in the first place.
Тебе вообще не следовало туда идти с самого начала.
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originally translation: изначально. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce originally
/əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/
originally translation
изначально
originally examples
Originally, the shop was a bakery.
originally transcription
/əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/, /əˈrɪdʒənəli/
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originally meaning: what does it mean?
at the beginning; at first
originally pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
originally is pronounced as /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
originally definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Originally, the shop was a bakery. Translation: Изначально этот магазин был пекарней.
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