אני אלרגי ל...
I'm allergic to...
Ani alergi le... (m) / Ani alergit le... (f)
foodTell someone about a food or other allergy.
Context: Important phrase for dietary safety: follow it with the specific allergen, e.g. "ani alergi le-botnim" (I'm allergic to peanuts).
⚠️ Gender Note:This phrase changes based on the speaker's gender. Use baba for the correct form based on your gender.
How to Use "I'm allergic to..." in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Important phrase for dietary safety: follow it with the specific allergen, e.
B: אני אלרגי ל...
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a intermediate difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "אני אלרגי ל..."
Ani alergi le... (m) / Ani alergit le... (f)
Break it down: Ani - alergi - le... - (m) - / - Ani - alergit - le... - (f)
Hebrew is read from right to left. The transliteration above follows English reading order (left to right) to help you pronounce each sound correctly.
Cultural Tips for Using This Phrase
In Israel, this phrase works in most situations, from talking to friends to speaking with shopkeepers or colleagues.
Hebrew is a gendered language. This phrase can change depending on who is speaking or being addressed. baba lets you set those roles before translation.
Body language matters in Israel. When saying "i'm allergic to...", food is central to Israeli culture. Showing basic Hebrew at restaurants will be warmly received.
Learning "I'm allergic to...": Quick Reference
| Hebrew | אני אלרגי ל... |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | Ani alergi le... (m) / Ani alergit le... (f) |
| English | I'm allergic to... |
| Category | food |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Gender-specific | Yes: changes by gender |
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Questions About "I'm allergic to..." in Hebrew
How do you say "I'm allergic to..." in Hebrew?
"I'm allergic to..." in Hebrew is "אני אלרגי ל...". Important phrase for dietary safety: follow it with the specific allergen, e.g. "ani alergi le-botnim" (I'm allergic to peanuts).
Is "אני אלרגי ל..." formal or informal?
"אני אלרגי ל..." is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation.
Does "I'm allergic to..." change based on speaker gender?
Yes, this phrase has different forms depending on the speaker's gender. Use baba's gender-aware translation to get the correct form.
How do you pronounce "אני אלרגי ל..."?
Pronounced: Ani alergi le... (m) / Ani alergit le... (f)