Erdnussallergie
The English phrase "peanut allergy" is translated into German as Erdnussallergie.
Erdnussallergie refers to an immune system reaction that occurs when a person eats or touches peanuts.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound noun consisting of Erdnuss (peanut) and Allergie (allergy).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it takes the feminine article die.
Did you know?
- The word Erdnuss literally translates to 'earth nut', describing how the plant grows underground.
- The term Erdnuss is a 'loan translation' from the French 'cacahuète' or English 'peanut', rather than an ancient Germanic word.
- When reporting an Erdnussallergie in a restaurant, Germans often use the phrase Ich bin allergisch gegen… instead of saying they 'have' an allergy.
Examples in context
- Ich habe eine Erdnussallergie.I have a peanut allergy.
- Erdnüsse machen mir Probleme wegen meiner Allergie.Peanuts cause me issues because of my allergy.
- Entschuldigung, ich habe eine Erdnussallergie. Kann ich die Speisekarte sehen, um andere Optionen zu finden?Excuse me, I have a peanut allergy. Can I see the menu to find other options?
- Bitte seien Sie vorsichtig, das Gericht darf keine Erdnüsse enthalten.Please be cautious, the dish must not contain any peanuts.
- Ist das Gericht sicher bei einer Erdnussallergie?Is this dish safe for someone with a peanut allergy?
- Meine Tochter hat eine schwere Erdnussallergie.My daughter has a severe peanut allergy.
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are at a restaurant looking at the menu.
- LukasHat jemand am Tisch eine Erdnussallergie?Does anyone at the table have a peanut allergy?
- LauraNein, ich kann alles essen.No, I can eat everything.
- LukasGut, ich muss wegen meiner Erdnussallergie fragen.Good, I have to ask because of my peanut allergy.
- LauraKein Problem, ich frage den Kellner.No problem, I will ask the waiter.
