Korean Dictionary
How to say "Allergy" in Korean
“Allergy” in Korean is 알레르기 (pronounced "allereugi").
알레르기
allereugi
Usage & Context
알레르기 affects many Koreans particularly with seasonal triggers like pollen and yellow dust from China. Food 알레르기 are increasingly common in Korea with shellfish, peanuts, and wheat being frequent culprits. Korean food labels are required to list the top allergens to help consumers with 알레르기.
Example Sentence
저는 땅콩 알레르기가 있어요.
I have a peanut allergy.
How to use 알레르기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Allergy” is 알레르기, romanized as allereugi.
Usage tip
When describing symptoms, combine the word with where it hurts, when it started, and how severe it is.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 알레르기.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'al-le-reu-gi' — loanword. 'al' like 'ahl', 'le' like 'leh', 'reu' like 'ruh' with unrounded eu, 'gi' like 'gee'.
More Example Sentences
spring allergy sufferer
꽃가루 알레르기가 봄마다 심해져요.
My pollen allergy gets worse every spring.
restaurant dining
땅콩 알레르기라서 꼭 성분을 확인해요.
I have a peanut allergy so I always check ingredients.
telling a doctor your history
알레르기 비염이 있어요.
I have allergic rhinitis.
Cultural Context
알레르기 is increasingly common in Korea, particularly seasonal triggers like 꽃가루 (pollen) and 황사 (yellow dust). '알레르기 비염' (allergic rhinitis) affects millions. Korean food labels prominently list the top 19 allergens by law, making restaurant dining safer. '알레르기 약' (allergy medicine) is readily available without prescription.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
알레르기가 있어요.
I have an allergy.
무슨 알레르기 있으세요?
What allergies do you have?
알레르기 반응이 나왔어요.
I had an allergic reaction.
Related Expressions
알레르기 비염
allereugi biyeom
allergic rhinitis
꽃가루
kkotgaru
pollen
두드러기
dudeureogi
hives
알레르기 약
allereugi yak
allergy medicine
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