Nussallergie
The English phrase "nut allergy" is Nussallergie in German.
Nussallergie refers to an immune system reaction that occurs when a person eats or touches nuts.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound noun consisting of Nuss (nut) and Allergie (allergy).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it takes the definite article die. When used in the accusative case with verbs like haben (to have), the indefinite article is eine (as in eine Nussallergie).
What mistakes should you avoid?
You may occasionally see the spelling Nußallergie with an ß. However, this is an older orthographic variant and modern standard German uses ss in Nussallergie.
Did you know?
- German labels often use the phrase Kann Spuren von Schalenfrüchten enthalten, which means 'may contain traces of shell fruits' to warn about nut allergies.
- The word Nuss is also used in the German idiom eine harte Nuss, meaning a 'tough nut to crack' or a difficult problem.
- In Germany, the 'nut' in Nussallergie usually refers specifically to tree nuts, as peanut allergies are often categorized separately as Erdnussallergie.
Examples in context
- Ich habe eine Nußallergie.I have a nut allergy.This sentence is useful for stating that you personally have a nut allergy.Tatoeba #12660389 by Waldelfe, translation #9704994 by CK
- Dieses Eichhörnchen hat eine Nussallergie.This squirrel has a nut allergy.This sentence is useful for describing a nut allergy in a squirrel.Tatoeba #3222908 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3531541 by robbieheslop
- Es besteht eine Allergie gegen Nüsse.There is an allergy to nuts.
- Bitte beachten Sie, dass ich allergisch auf Nüsse reagiere.Please note that I am allergic to nuts.
- Pass bitte auf, ich bin allergisch gegen Nüsse.Please be careful, I am allergic to nuts.
- Deine Gesundheit ist wichtig! Informiere andere über deine Nussallergie!Your health is important! Inform others about your nut allergy!
Example conversation
Sarah and Maximilian are ordering dessert at a restaurant.
- SarahIch möchte den Schokoladenkuchen bestellen.I would like to order the chocolate cake.
- MaximilianPass auf, da sind vielleicht Mandeln drin.Be careful, there might be almonds in it.
- SarahStimmt, ich muss wegen meiner Nussallergie fragen.True, I have to ask because of my nut allergy.
- MaximilianIch frage den Kellner kurz für dich.I will ask the waiter for you quickly.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
