Translation of German word "Allergie" to English
dieAllergie
/aləˈʁiː/
Meaning
NounA disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma; any condition of hypersensitivity to a substance.
How to use
Allergie ('allergy') is feminine: die Allergie (plural: die Allergien). Allergie gegen Pollen — Allergy to pollen.
🇬🇧 English
allergy
Example
Ich habe eine Allergie.
I have an allergy.
Mein Sohn hat eine Allergie gegen Milch.
My son has an allergy to milk.
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- eine Allergie gegen etwas haben— to be allergic to something
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What is the definition of the German word "die Allergie"?▼
The German word "die Allergie" is defined as: "A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma; any condition of hypersensitivity to a substance."
What does the German word "die Allergie" mean?▼
The German word "die Allergie" means "allergy" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Allergie"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Allergie"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe eine Allergie." (which translates as "I have an allergy.").
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