English–Korean
“get a cramp” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchwinada
Example
조깅하다가 갑자기 다리가 쥐났어요.cho ging ha da ga kap jja gi ta ri ga chwi na sseo yo
I suddenly got a cramp in my leg while jogging.
How to say “get a cramp” in Korean
“Get a cramp” in Korean is 쥐나다 (chwinada).
A muscle locks up suddenly with strong pain, so normal movement becomes hard.
Example sentences with 쥐나다
계단을 오르다가 종아리에 쥐났어요.kye da neul o reu da ga chong a ri e chwi na sseo yo
I got a cramp in my calf while climbing the stairs.
Tips for using 쥐나다
- The expression helps learners report an immediate physical problem clearly, instead of describing ordinary muscle tiredness after exercise.