Korean Conversation · Level 425
15 words
Korean word
쥐나다
Pronunciation
Romanizationchwinada
Meaning
- verbget a cramp
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A muscle locks up suddenly with strong pain, so normal movement becomes hard.
Common phrases
종아리에 쥐나다chong a ri e chwi na da
get a calf cramp
발가락에 쥐나다pal ga ra ge chwi na da
get a toe cramp
Similar words
경련이 오다kyeongnyeoni oda: A muscle suddenly spasms, causing sharp pain and small twitches.
저리다cheorida: A hand, foot, or other body part becomes numb and tingly, with reduced feeling.
쑤시다ssusida: A body part develops a dull, aching pain that may come and go.
근육이 뭉치다keunyugi mungchida: A muscle group becomes tightly knotted and sore when pressed.
Definition in Korean
근육이 갑자기 경직되어 심한 통증을 일으키는 상태를 말하며, 보통 '다리에 쥐가 나다'라는 표현으로 쓰인다.keu nyu gi kap jja gi kyeong jik ttoe eo sim han tong jeung eul i reu ki neun sang tae reul mal ha myeo po tong ta ri e chwi ga na da ra neun pyo hyeo neu ro sseu in da
Word origin
쥐 (jwi, "cramp") plus 나다 (nada, "to occur") forms a compact expression for a cramp occurring, although the historical source of 쥐 in this sense is uncertain.
Usage tips
- The expression helps learners report an immediate physical problem clearly, instead of describing ordinary muscle tiredness after exercise.