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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