Korean Dictionary
How to say "Allergy in children" in Korean
“Allergy in children” in Korean is 아이 알레르기 (pronounced "Ai allereugi").
아이 알레르기
Ai allereugi
Usage & Context
Allergic reactions in children. Food allergies and environmental allergies are common in Korean children.
Example Sentence
아이가 음식 알레르기가 있습니다.
The child has a food allergy.
How to use 아이 알레르기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Allergy in children” is 아이 알레르기, romanized as Ai allereugi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'아이' (a-i) sounds like 'ah-ee', with 'ah' as in 'father' and 'ee' as in 'see'. '알레르기' (al-le-reu-gi) is 'ahl-leh-ruh-gee', like 'all-leh-ruh-gee'.
More Example Sentences
A parent explaining their child's dietary restrictions.
저희 아이는 땅콩 알레르기가 있어서 조심해야 해요.
My child has a peanut allergy, so we have to be careful.
A parent expressing concern about seasonal allergies.
환절기만 되면 아이 알레르기가 심해져서 걱정이에요.
Every change of season, my child's allergies get worse, which worries me.
A parent discussing the results of an allergy test.
아이 알레르기 검사를 해보니 여러 가지에 반응이 나왔어요.
We did an allergy test for my child, and they reacted to several things.
Cultural Context
Awareness of allergies in children has significantly grown in Korea. Schools and daycare centers are increasingly vigilant about food allergies, and parents often seek specialized allergy clinics for diagnosis and management. The term '아토피' (atopi, atopic dermatitis) is also very common and often discussed in conjunction with childhood allergies.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
아이 알레르기가 있다
a child has an allergy
아이 알레르기 증상
child allergy symptoms
아이 알레르기 예방
child allergy prevention
Related Expressions
음식 알레르기
eumsik allereugi
Food allergy
아토피
atopi
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
알레르기 검사
allereugi geomsa
Allergy test
알레르기 반응
allereugi banneung
Allergic reaction
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