Nuance Dictionary / Specific Physical Discomforts
결리다 gyeol-li-da
A catching, sharp pain or stiffness in the muscles, especially the neck, back, or shoulders
What does 결리다 mean?
결리다 (gyeol-li-da) means: A catching, sharp pain or stiffness in the muscles, especially the neck, back, or shoulders.
The annoying muscle pain you get from sitting at a desk all day or sleeping weirdly.
How it's actually used
- 컴퓨터 작업을 너무 오래 했더니 어깨가 결려.
keompyuteo jageabeul neomu orae haetdeoni eokkaega gyeollyeo.
I worked on the computer for too long, so my shoulder is stiff and aching.
💡 Used for sharp, lingering muscle stiffness from poor posture. - 어제 잠을 이상하게 잤는지 목이 뻐근하고 결리네.
eoje jameul isanghage jatneunji mogi ppeogeunhago gyeolline.
I must have slept weirdly last night because my neck is stiff and aching.
💡 Describes localized muscle tightness upon waking up. - 어제 운동을 무리하게 했더니 아침부터 목이랑 어깨가 너무 결려.
eoje undongeul murihage haetdeoni achimbuteo mogirang eokkaega neomu gyeoryeo.
I worked out too hard yesterday, so my neck and shoulders are so stiff and aching since this morning.
💡 Used for acute muscle stiffness or cramps from strain or bad posture.
Related words in Specific Physical Discomforts
저리다 jeo-ri-da쥐(가) 나다 jwi-ga-na-da따끔하다 tta-kkeum-ha-da시리다 si-ri-da으슬으슬(하다) eu-seul-eu-seul