Muskelkater

muscle soreness

noun MUS-kel-kah-ter Rare

Also means

DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)

Usage Note

Muskelkater (literally 'muscle tomcat') is the familiar aching soreness felt one to two days after intense exercise. It is a colourful everyday term that B2 learners encounter constantly when talking about sport and fitness.

Examples

"Nach dem langen Wandertag hatte sie einen schlimmen Muskelkater in den Beinen."

Natural Translation

After the long hiking day, she had bad muscle soreness in her legs.

Literal Translation

After the long hiking day, she had a bad muscle tomcat in the legs.

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