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PhraseA2
Ich bin allergisch gegen...
/ɪç bɪn aˈlɛʁɡɪʃ ˈɡeːɡən/
I'm allergic to...
Usage Note
Used in restaurants when you need to communicate food allergies. Germans take allergies seriously — most restaurants will accommodate you if you mention this clearly.
Example Sentences
Ich bin allergisch gegen Nüsse.
I am allergic to nuts.
Ich bin allergisch gegen Gluten. Was können Sie empfehlen?
I am allergic to gluten. What can you recommend?