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Muskel

muscle

noun MUS-kel Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Origin: from Latin musculus (little mouse)

Usage Note

Muskel is the basic anatomical term for a muscle. Though common, it sits at B2 frequency when used beyond sport/exercise contexts. Compounds like Muskelkater (muscle soreness), Muskelzerrung (muscle strain), and Muskelkrampf (muscle cramp) are frequently met.

Examples

"Nach dem Training hatte er Schmerzen in den Muskeln."

Natural Translation

After the workout, he had pain in his muscles.

Literal Translation

After the training, he had pain in the muscles.

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