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Originally in Korean 🇰🇷


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originally 본래
How to say “originally” in Korean? “본래”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “본래” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on originally in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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본래 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Think of "본래" (bon-rae) as the built‑in, inherent part of something—its "bone" or foundation that originally exists, much like the way a building's structure is intrinsic to its form.
• Compare it to the word "original" to recall that it describes what something was meant to be right from the start.

Explanation:
• "본래" means "originally" or "inherently" and is used to describe the natural, initial, or fundamental state of something.
• It is often used in formal or literary contexts to emphasize that a quality or state is intrinsic to the subject.

Other Words with the Same Meaning:
• 원래 (won-rae) – also means "originally," though "본래" can carry a slightly more formal or intrinsic nuance.
• 본질적으로 (bonjiljeog-euro) – meaning "essentially" or "intrinsically," when describing the inherent nature of something.

Alternate Meanings/Slang:
• There isn’t a common slang usage of "본래." It is mainly used in formal and standard contexts, without popular informal or colloquial variations.

Examples of Sentences:
• 이 도시는 본래 농업 중심지였다.
 Romanized: I dosi-neun bon-rae nong-eop jungsimji-eotda.
 Translation: This city was originally an agricultural center.

• 그들의 본래 목적은 평화를 이루는 것이다.
 Romanized: Geudeul-ui bon-rae mokjeog-eun pyeonghwa-reul iruneun geos-ida.
 Translation: Their original purpose is to create peace.

• 그의 본래 성격은 매우 친절하다.
 Romanized: Geu-ui bon-rae seonggyeok-eun maeu chinjeolhada.
 Translation: His inherent nature is very kind.

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