How to Say “I Have a Nut Allergy” in German

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ich habe eine Nussallergie
In German, "I have a nut allergy" is said as ich habe eine Nussallergie.
This phrase is a statement used to inform others that eating nuts causes an allergic reaction.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Switzerland, you can say Ich vertrag kei Nüsse to mean "I can't tolerate nuts".

Did you know?

  • The word Erdnuss for peanut literally translates to 'earth nut', reflecting the fact that it grows underground rather than on a tree.
  • In Germany, many packaged foods will use the word Spuren to indicate that a product may contain traces of nuts, even if they are not a primary ingredient.
  • While ich habe eine Nussallergie is a direct translation, a German speaker might also say Ich darf keine Nüsse essen to express that they are not permitted to eat them.

Examples in context

  • Ich habe eine Nußallergie.
    I have a nut allergy.
    This sentence is useful for stating that you have a nut allergy using ich habe eine Nussallergie.
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  • Hey, ich kann leider keine Nüsse essen, da ich allergisch bin.
    Hey, I can't eat nuts because I am allergic.
  • Entschuldigung, ich habe eine Nussallergie und kann daher keine Nüsse essen.
    Excuse me, I have a nut allergy, and I cannot eat nuts.
  • Pass bitte auf, dass in dem Gericht keine Nüsse enthalten sind. Ich vertrage die nicht.
    Please make sure there are no nuts in the dish. I can't tolerate them.
  • Können Sie bitte überprüfen, ob in dem Gericht Nüsse enthalten sind? Ich habe eine Nussallergie.
    Could you please check if the dish contains nuts? I have a nut allergy.
  • Ich habe eine Nussallergie, bitte keine Nüsse verwenden.
    I have a nut allergy, please do not use nuts.
  • Vorsicht, ich habe eine Nussallergie.
    Watch out, I have a nut allergy.

Example conversation

A man is checking the ingredients with a waitress at a cafe.

  1. Felix

    Entschuldigung, ist in diesem Kuchen etwas mit Nüssen?
    Excuse me, is there anything with nuts in this cake?
  2. Julia

    Ich bin mir nicht sicher, ich frage sofort nach.
    I am not sure, I will ask right away.
  3. Felix

    Danke, ich habe eine Nussallergie.
    Thank you, I have a nut allergy.
  4. Julia

    Kein Problem, ich helfe Ihnen gerne weiter.
    No problem, I am happy to help you.

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