본래

In a sentence

• 본래 나는 조용한 성격이 아니었다.

  Originally, I was not a quiet person.

  Here, '본래' is used to indicate the original state or condition of something, translating to 'originally'.

• 이 도자기는 본래 장식용으로 만들어진 것이 아닙니다.

  This pottery was not originally made for decorative purposes.

  In this sentence, '본래' emphasizes the original purpose or intent of an object.

• 그는 본래 약속을 잘 지키는 사람이다.

  He is originally a person who keeps his promises well.

  Here, '본래' is used to describe an inherent or habitual quality of a person, indicating that this characteristic has been true as far back as can be determined.