Korean Conversation · Level 26
15 words
Korean word
원래
Pronunciation
Romanizationwollae
Meaning
- adverboriginally
Example
그는 원래 조용한 사람이었다.keu neun wol lae cho yong han sa ra mi eot tta
He was originally a quiet person.
More examples
이 계획은 원래 더 복잡했다.i kye hoe geun wol lae teo pok jja paet tta
This plan was originally more complicated.
Core concept
The starting point or basic state that was true from the beginning.
Common phrases
원래 조용한wol lae cho yong han
originally quiet
원래 그렇게wol lae keu reo ke
originally that way
Similar words
본래pollae: Describes the inherent character or original condition of something.
애초에aechoe: Points to the very beginning as the starting point for what follows.
원래대로wollaedaero: Describes something remaining as it was in its original state.
처음에cheoeume: Refers to the earliest point of an event or action.
Definition in Korean
근본적으로 처음부터 그러한 상태임을 나타내는 부사로, 성격·습관·사실의 출발점을 말할 때 쓰인다.keun bon jeo geu ro cheo eum bu teo keu reo han sang tae i meul na ta nae neun pu sa ro seong gyeok seup kkwan sa si rui chul bal jeo meul mal hal ttae sseu in da
Word origin
원래 (wolrae, "originally") comes from a Sino-Korean compound meaning the original state or what came before.
Usage tips
- It often sets up a contrast between an earlier state and what is true now, especially before a change or unexpected result.
Other meanings
- by natureadverb
- in the first placeadverb
Opposites
- 나중에najungelateradverb
Related words
- 원래대로wollaedaeroas beforeadverb