allergy sufferer
der Allergiker, die Allergiker
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allergy sufferer
A male person who suffers from one or more allergies and reacts hypersensitively to certain substances (allergens).
Als Allergiker muss ich im Frühling Medikamente gegen Heuschnupfen nehmen.
As an allergy sufferer, I have to take medication for hay fever in spring.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Allergiker |
| genitive | des Allergikers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Allergiker | die Allergiker |
| accusative | den Allergiker | die Allergiker |
| dative | dem Allergiker | den Allergikern |
| genitive | des Allergikers | der Allergiker |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is derived from 'die Allergie' (allergy). The ending '-iker' often refers to a person who is characterized by something or has to do with it professionally; here, it means a person with an allergy.
Als Techniker kennt er sich gut mit Computern aus.
As a technician, he knows a lot about computers.
To name the specific allergy, German uses the preposition 'gegen' followed by the accusative. So someone is 'Allergiker gegen' (allergic to / an allergy sufferer with respect to) something.
Mein Bruder ist starker Allergiker gegen Katzenhaare.
My brother is severely allergic to cat hair.
Als Allergiker gegen Nüsse muss ich bei Süßigkeiten immer die Zutatenliste lesen.
As someone allergic to nuts, I always have to read the ingredients list on sweets.
The phrase 'für Allergiker geeignet' (suitable for allergy sufferers) is very common on food packaging or on menus to point out safe products.
Dieses Waschmittel ist speziell für Allergiker geeignet.
This laundry detergent is specially suitable for allergy sufferers.
Gibt es auf der Speisekarte auch Gerichte, die für Allergiker geeignet sind?
Are there also dishes on the menu that are suitable for allergy sufferers?
