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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?

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