No. 2,333 in Catalan
inicialment
"Initially."
In a sentence
Inicialment, vaig pensar que el projecte era massa complicat.
Initially, I thought the project was too complicated.
This usage of 'inicialment' introduces a preliminary thought or action.
Inicialment, van decidir rebutjar la proposta, però després hi va haver un canvi d'opinió.
Initially, they decided to reject the proposal, but later there was a change of opinion.
'Inicialment' here sets the stage for the initial decision, contrasting with what followed.
El pla estava inicialment dissenyat per a una àmplia audiència.
The plan was initially designed for a wide audience.
In this sentence, 'inicialment' describes the original intent or state of the plan.
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