This is the 378th most frequent Norwegian word.
opprinnelig
Originally.
In this context, 'opprinnelig' is used as an adverb meaning 'originally' to indicate the initial purpose or state of something.
Opprinnelig var huset bygd som en gård.
Originally, the house was built as a farm.
Here, 'opprinnelig' describes someone's origin or roots, indicating where he comes from.
Han er opprinnelig fra Norge, men bor nå i Sverige.
He is originally from Norway but now lives in Sweden.
In this sentence, 'opprinnelig' is used to describe the origin of an item, indicating its national or cultural beginnings.