die Allergie
Translation
allergy
Examples
Ich habe eine Allergie gegen Nüsse.
I have an allergy to nuts.
Seine Pollenallergie ist sehr stark.
His pollen allergy is very severe.
Grammar Patterns
eine Allergie ((gegen+4)) haben to have an allergy to sth. She has an allergy to pollen.
Similar Words
Unverträglichkeit (intolerance)
Etymology
From Greek 'allos' (other) and 'ergon' (work), indicating an 'altered reaction'. It's an international term.
Memory Tips
This word is almost identical to 'allergy' in English. The key is to remember it's a feminine noun: 'die Allergie'.