No. 9,625 in German
muskelkater
Muskelkater: Muscle soreness or ache after physical exertion.
In a sentence
Nach einem intensiven Training im Fitnessstudio habe ich starken Muskelkater.
After an intense workout at the gym, I have severe muscle soreness.
The word 'Muskelkater' is used here to describe the physical soreness experienced in the muscles after intense physical activity.
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.
This sentence demonstrates a more humorous and metaphorical usage of 'Muskelkater', indicating soreness due to excessive laughing.
Um Muskelkater vorzubeugen, sollte man sich vor dem Sport gut aufwärmen.
To prevent muscle soreness, one should warm up well before exercising.
'Muskelkater' is used in a preventative context here, discussing actions to avoid muscle soreness.
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