How do you use "originally" in a sentence?

The building was originally a factory before it became a museum. I originally planned to stay for a week, but I extended my trip. She's originally from Scotland but now lives in London.

originally

Q: What does "originally" mean?

At first; in the beginning; from the start Originally refers to the way something was at the beginning, before any changes occurred. It is used to describe the first or initial state of something, often in contrast to how things are now. It can also mean in a new and creative way when describing ideas or approaches.

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Significado: At first; in the beginning; from the start

最初，原来

originalmente

元々、最初は

원래, 처음에는

Originally refers to the way something was at the beginning, before any changes occurred. It is used to describe the first or initial state of something, often in contrast to how things are now. It can also mean in a new and creative way when describing ideas or approaches.

originally指事物在任何变化发生之前的最初状态。它用于描述某事物的第一个或初始状态，通常与现在的情况形成对比。当描述想法或方法时，它也可以表示以新颖和创造性的方式。

Originally se refiere a cómo era algo al principio, antes de que ocurrieran cambios. Se usa para describir el estado primero o inicial de algo, a menudo en contraste con cómo son las cosas ahora. También puede significar de una manera nueva y creativa cuando describe ideas o enfoques.

originallyは、変化が起こる前の最初の状態を指します。何かの最初または初期の状態を表すために使われ、しばしば現在の状態と対比されます。アイデアやアプローチを説明するとき、新しく創造的な方法という意味にもなります。

originally는 변화가 일어나기 전, 처음의 상태를 가리킵니다. 어떤 것의 최초 또는 초기 상태를 묘사할 때 사용되며, 종종 현재 상태와 대조하여 쓰입니다. 아이디어나 접근 방식을 묘사할 때 새롭고 창의적인 방식이라는 의미로도 사용될 수 있습니다.

Ejemplos

The building was originally a factory before it became a museum.
这座建筑最初是一家工厂，后来变成了博物馆。
El edificio fue originalmente una fábrica antes de convertirse en museo.
この建物は博物館になる前は元々工場でした。
이 건물은 박물관이 되기 전에 원래 공장이었습니다.
I originally planned to stay for a week, but I extended my trip.
我原本计划待一周，但延长了行程。
Originalmente planeé quedarme una semana, pero extendí mi viaje.
最初は1週間滞在する予定でしたが、旅行を延長しました。
처음에는 일주일간 머물 예정이었지만 여행을 연장했습니다.
She's originally from Scotland but now lives in London.
她原籍苏格兰，但现在住在伦敦。
Ella es originalmente de Escocia pero ahora vive en Londres.
彼女は元々スコットランド出身ですが、今はロンドンに住んでいます。
그녀는 원래 스코틀랜드 출신이지만 지금은 런던에 살고 있습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From 'original' + '-ly'. 'Original' comes from Latin 'originalis' meaning 'belonging to the beginning', from 'originem' (beginning, source, birth), from 'oriri' (to rise, arise). Related to 'orient' (where the sun rises).

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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