This is the 441st most frequent Ukrainian word.
спочатку
At first; initially.
"Спочатку" in this sentence means "at first" and indicates the initial plan before potential changes.
Спочатку ми планували подорож на північ.
At first, we planned a trip to the north.
"Спочатку" here means "first" and denotes the action done before another.
Я спочатку прибрав кімнату, а потім пішов гуляти.
I cleaned the room first, and then went for a walk.
"Спочатку" in this context signifies "initially" or "at the beginning," emphasizing the order of actions by importance.