당초
Meaning: originally; initially
What does 당초 mean?
당초 [dangcho] is an adverb meaning "originally; initially". It is rated C1 on the CEFR scale, which means advanced — academic and professional contexts. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 당초 [dangcho] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
당초 합의된 3개월 일정이 현실적으로 달성하기 어려운 상황이 되었습니다.
The originally agreed-upon 3-month timeline has become realistically difficult to achieve.
📚 From 비즈니스 협상
How to Use 당초 in Conversation
당초 is a adverb. Listen to how native speakers use it in context — Korean meaning depends heavily on the surrounding particles and politeness markers. The examples above show its natural placement in real conversation.
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