die Allergie
Translation
allergy
Examples
Ich habe viele Allergien.
I have many allergies.
Heuschnupfen ist eine häufige Allergie.
Hay fever is a common allergy.
Er hat eine Allergie gegen Nüsse.
He has an allergy to nuts.
Grammar Patterns
to have an allergy ((to sth.)) He has an allergy to pollen.
Similar Words
die Unverträglichkeit (intolerance), die Überempfindlichkeit (hypersensitivity)
Etymology
From Greek 'allos' (other) + 'ergon' (work, reaction), meaning 'other reaction'. It's an international word.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate with the English word 'allergy', making it very easy to remember. The German pronunciation is similar.