This is the 13540th most frequent Polish word.
pierwotnie
"Pierwotnie" means "originally" in English.
Here, 'pierwotnie' indicates the original plan or situation that was subject to change or rethinking.
Pierwotnie planowaliśmy wyjazd w góry.
Originally, we planned a trip to the mountains.
In this sentence, 'pierwotnie' refers to the state or mode of living in the initial period of human history.
Pierwotnie, ludzie zamieszkiwali jaskinie.
Originally, people lived in caves.
'Pierwotnie' in this context denotes the initial purpose or use of the building when it was first constructed or designated.