z początku

Meaning

at first, initially, to begin with

Pronounced as (IPA)

/spɔˈt͡ʂɔn.tku/

Etymology

Literally, “from [the] beginning [of]”.

Sentences

Z początku nie chciał wierzyć , ale uwierzył.

At first he didn't want to believe, but he did.

Z początku nie mógł tam trafić , bo ja nic nie robiłam , aby mu ułatwić .

At first, he couldn't get there, because I didn't do anything to make it easier for him.

" Śmieli się oboje do siebie , z początku nie mogąc przemówić słowa ."

"They both laughed to each other, unable to speak a word at first."