เมื่อยไหล่
have tired or stiff shoulders
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- 1 have tired or stiff shoulders、feel sore in the shoulders
This everyday expression describes a tired, stiff, or mildly sore feeling in the shoulder muscles.
have tired or stiff shoulders、feel sore in the shoulders
Describes shoulders that feel fatigued, stiff, heavy, or mildly sore, often after prolonged posture or physical exertion.
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นั่งทำงานนาน ๆ แล้วเมื่อยไหล่ nâŋ tham ŋaan naan naan lɛ́ɛw mʉ̂ay lày My shoulders got stiff after I sat working for a long time. นั่งทำงานนาน ๆ แล้วเมื่อยไหล่ details
Learning notes
Explanation
The expression combines เมื่อย, describing muscular fatigue, stiffness, or a dull ache, with ไหล่, meaning “shoulder.” It covers more than tightness alone: the shoulders may feel heavy, tired, stiff, or mildly achy. In conversation, the subject is often omitted, so เมื่อยไหล่ by itself can mean “My shoulders feel stiff or tired.” The same pattern can be used with other body parts, such as เมื่อยคอ for a tired or stiff neck, เมื่อยหลัง for an achy back, and เมื่อยขา for tired legs.
Usage
It is commonly used after desk work, prolonged phone use, carrying something heavy, exercising, or staying in one position too long. It is also a natural way to describe shoulder discomfort at a massage shop.
Caution
For clear pain caused by an injury, inflammation, or another medical problem, ปวดไหล่ or เจ็บไหล่ is usually more appropriate. เมื่อยไหล่ should not be taken as a precise medical description of severe or persistent pain.