No. 893 in Greek

αρχικά

The Greek word "αρχικά" means "initially" or "originally."

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Αρχικά, έπρεπε να κανονίσουμε τη συνάντηση.
Initially, we had to arrange the meeting.
The word 'αρχικά' is used here as an adverb meaning 'initially' or 'at first', indicating the beginning stage of the action described.
Τα αρχικά του ονόματός του είναι Π.Κ.
The initials of his name are P.K.
The word 'αρχικά' is utilized here as a noun in plural form, meaning 'initials', referring to the first letters of the name.
Αρχικά σχεδιάζαμε να επισκεφτούμε το μουσείο, αλλά τελικά πήγαμε στην παραλία.
Initially, we planned to visit the museum, but finally we went to the beach.
Here 'αρχικά' is functioning as an adverb synonymous with 'initially', marking the initial intention or plan.

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