This is the 9625th most frequent German word.
muskelkater
Muskelkater: Muscle soreness or ache after physical exertion.
The word 'Muskelkater' is used here to describe the physical soreness experienced in the muscles after intense physical activity.
Nach einem intensiven Training im Fitnessstudio habe ich starken Muskelkater.
After an intense workout at the gym, I have severe muscle soreness.
This sentence demonstrates a more humorous and metaphorical usage of 'Muskelkater', indicating soreness due to excessive laughing.
Ich hatte sogar Muskelkater vom langen Lachen bei der Comedy-Show gestern.
I even had muscle soreness from the prolonged laughter at the comedy show yesterday.
'Muskelkater' is used in a preventative context here, discussing actions to avoid muscle soreness.