ich bin allergisch gegen Nüsse
The English phrase "I am allergic to nuts" is translated into German as ich bin allergisch gegen Nüsse.
This phrase is used to inform others that eating or touching nuts causes an adverse immune reaction.
How does it change in a sentence?
The German phrase uses the preposition gegen (against) instead of zu (to) to express an allergy. The word Nüsse is the plural form of Nuss (nut).
Did you know?
- The phrase ich bin allergisch gegen… can be used metaphorically to describe a strong dislike for a certain type of person or situation.
- In German, the word Nuss can also refer to a 'knob' or a small round part of a machine.
- German laws regarding food labeling are very strict, and you will often see enthält Schalenfrüchte (contains shell fruits) on packaging to warn about nut allergies.
Examples in context
- Wir haben Nusseis zum Nachtisch. Möchtest du etwas? Bitte kein Nusseis. Ich bin allergisch gegen Nüsse.Person A: 'We have nut ice cream for dessert. Would you like some?' Person B: 'Please no nut ice cream. I am allergic to nuts.'
- Lust auf einen Snack? Hier sind Erdnüsse. Danke, aber ich vertrage keine Nüsse.Person A: 'Want a snack? Here are peanuts.' Person B: 'Thanks, but I can't tolerate nuts.'
- Vorsicht, ich bin allergisch gegen Nüsse.Watch out, I am allergic to nuts.
- Ich kann das nicht essen, denn ich bin allergisch gegen Nüsse.I cannot eat that, because I am allergic to nuts.
Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are ordering food at a restaurant.
- HannahHat das Gericht Nüsse?Does the dish have nuts?
- LukasJa, es sind Mandeln drin.Yes, there are almonds in it.
- HannahDas ist ein Problem, ich bin allergisch gegen Nüsse.That is a problem, I am allergic to nuts.
- LukasKein Problem, ich frage den Kellner.No problem, I will ask the waiter.
