How to say body ache in Korean

Korean: 몸살[ mom-sal ]

body ache
body ache몸살

Meaning

Body ache means your whole body feels sore, heavy, and tired. In Korean, 몸살 is often used when you feel sick or after too much work or exercise. People usually say they "got" body aches, not that one small part hurts.

Example sentences

  1. 운동을 너무 많이 해서 몸살이 났어요.

    I exercised too much, so I got body aches.

  2. 비를 맞고 나서 몸살이 나서 집에 쉬었어요.

    After getting caught in the rain, I had body aches and rested at home.

  3. 몸살이 심해서 오늘은 학교에 못 갔어.

    My body aches were bad, so I couldn't go to school today.

  4. 여행에서 돌아온 뒤 몸살이 나서 집에서 쉬었어요.

    After coming back from the trip, I had body aches and rested at home.