How is the word сначала translated from Russian to English

В начале, до того как что-то изменилось.

At the beginning, before things changed.

adverb
English translation
initially

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  • Сначала мы планировали уехать в пятницу. Initially we planned to leave on Friday.

  • Комната сначала использовалась как кухня. The room was initially used as a kitchen.

  • Сначала болело или только на следующий день? Did it hurt initially, or only the next day?

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How is “сначала” translated from Russian?
“сначала” translates into English as “initially”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “сначала” mean?
Meaning of “сначала”: В начале, до того как что-то изменилось. In English — “initially”.
What part of speech is “сначала”?
“сначала” is a adverb.
Where can I see examples with “сначала”?
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