एलर्जी
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- एलर्जी (Allergy) is a feminine noun in Hindi used to describe an immune reaction to substances like dust or food.
- It is a loanword from English and is used universally in both casual and medical Hindi conversations.
- The grammatical structure requires a dative subject (using 'ko') and the source of the allergy followed by 'se'.
- Common symptoms described with this word include itching (khujli), sneezing (chheenk), and rashes (daane).
The word एलर्जी (pronounced as 'al-ar-jee') is a direct phonetic loanword from the English term 'allergy'. In contemporary Hindi, especially in urban settings and medical contexts, this word has almost entirely replaced any traditional Sanskrit or Persian equivalents. It refers to a hypersensitive reaction of the body's immune system to substances that are typically harmless to most people, such as pollen, specific foods, or animal dander. Understanding this word is crucial for anyone navigating daily life in India, as it is used universally in hospitals, restaurants, and social gatherings to communicate health needs and restrictions.
- Grammatical Gender
- The word एलर्जी is treated as a feminine noun in Hindi. This is an important distinction because it affects the verbs and adjectives associated with it. For example, you would say 'एलर्जी होती है' (allergy happens/occurs) rather than 'होता है'.
- Common Contexts
- It is most frequently used in medical consultations, when ordering food at a restaurant to avoid specific ingredients, or when discussing environmental factors like dust and pollution in large Indian cities.
When a Hindi speaker says they have an allergy, they are using a term that bridges the gap between traditional language and modern medical science. Because Hindi often adopts English technical terms, एलर्जी fits perfectly into the phonetic structure of the language. It is categorized under the 'Tatsam-Tadbhav-Videshaj' framework as a 'Videshaj' (foreign) word. Even though a word like 'संवेदनशीलता' (sensitivity) exists, it is too formal and broad for a specific medical allergy, making एलर्जी the preferred choice for clarity.
मुझे मूंगफली से एलर्जी है, इसलिए मैं यह मिठाई नहीं खा सकता। (I have an allergy to peanuts, so I cannot eat this sweet.)
In a social context, mentioning an allergy is taken very seriously in India, although awareness of food allergies is still growing compared to Western countries. If you are traveling in India, knowing how to use this word could literally be life-saving. You will hear it in advertisements for air purifiers, anti-allergic medicines, and skin creams. It is a versatile noun that describes both the condition and the specific reaction.
- Metaphorical Use
- Just like in English, Hindi speakers sometimes use एलर्जी metaphorically to express a strong dislike for someone or something. For example, 'मुझे राजनीति से एलर्जी है' means 'I am allergic to politics' (meaning I hate it).
क्या आपको धूल से एलर्जी है? यहाँ बहुत मिट्टी उड़ रही है। (Are you allergic to dust? There is a lot of soil flying around here.)
The word is also central to the pharmaceutical industry in India. You will see signs for 'एलर्जी क्लिनिक' (Allergy Clinic) or 'एलर्जी की दवा' (Allergy medicine) in almost every major market. Its usage spans across all social classes because the English word has been completely 'Hindized' in its pronunciation and application. Even a person with no formal education in English will recognize and use the word एलर्जी to describe their symptoms.
- Register Variation
- In very formal medical Hindi texts, you might encounter 'अति-ऊर्जता' (Ati-urjata), but this is extremely rare and almost never used in spoken language. Stick to एलर्जी for 100% of your interactions.
डॉक्टर ने कहा कि यह त्वचा की एलर्जी है। (The doctor said that this is a skin allergy.)
Using एलर्जी correctly involves mastering the 'dative subject' construction in Hindi. In English, we say 'I have an allergy'. In Hindi, the literal translation is 'To me, there is an allergy'. This requires the use of the postposition 'को' (ko) after the person who has the allergy. Furthermore, the substance that causes the allergy is followed by the postposition 'से' (se), which means 'from' or 'with'. This creates a very specific sentence pattern that learners must internalize to sound natural.
- Standard Pattern
- [Subject] + को + [Allergen] + से + एलर्जी + है/थी/होगी।
Let's break down a complex sentence: 'राहुल को पालतू जानवरों से एलर्जी है' (Rahul is allergic to pets). Here, 'राहुल को' (To Rahul) is the subject, 'पालतू जानवरों से' (from pets) is the source, and 'एलर्जी है' (is allergy) is the state. If you change the subject to 'मुझे' (to me), 'हमें' (to us), or 'उन्हें' (to them), the rest of the sentence remains largely the same because एलर्जी is the noun driving the verb 'है'.
मुझे इस परफ्यूम की खुशबू से एलर्जी हो रही है। (I am having an allergic reaction to the scent of this perfume.)
Another common way to use the word is with the verb 'होना' (to happen/to be) or 'हो जाना' (to become/to occur). When an allergy flares up suddenly, speakers say 'एलर्जी हो गई है' (Allergy has happened/flared up). This indicates a dynamic change in state. If you are describing a chronic condition, you use the simple 'है' (is).
- Negative Sentences
- To say you are not allergic, simply add 'नहीं' before the verb: 'मुझे किसी भी चीज़ से एलर्जी नहीं है' (I am not allergic to anything).
क्या बच्चों को दूध से एलर्जी हो सकती है? (Can children have an allergy to milk?)
In interrogative sentences, you can ask about specific allergens. 'आपको किस चीज़ से एलर्जी है?' (What are you allergic to?). This is a vital question for healthcare providers or hosts. You can also use it to describe the symptoms: 'एलर्जी की वजह से मेरी आँखें लाल हो गई हैं' (My eyes have turned red because of the allergy). Here, 'की वजह से' (because of) is used to show causality.
- Using with Verbs
- Common verb pairings include: 'एलर्जी बढ़ना' (allergy increasing), 'एलर्जी कम होना' (allergy decreasing), 'एलर्जी का इलाज करना' (treating an allergy).
बरसात के मौसम में कई लोगों को त्वचा की एलर्जी हो जाती है। (Many people get skin allergies during the rainy season.)
Finally, remember that 'एलर्जी' can be modified by the type of allergen directly: 'धूल की एलर्जी' (dust allergy), 'खाने की एलर्जी' (food allergy), 'धूप से एलर्जी' (allergy from sunlight). This flexibility makes it an easy word to integrate into various sentence structures once you have the basic 'ko... se...' pattern down.
The word एलर्जी is ubiquitous in modern India. You will hear it in various settings ranging from high-end urban hospitals to small neighborhood pharmacies (chemists). Because India has a diverse climate and a high density of dust and pollutants in cities like Delhi and Mumbai, respiratory and skin allergies are extremely common topics of conversation. You will frequently hear people discussing their 'dust allergy' or 'pollen allergy' during seasonal changes, particularly in spring and autumn.
- At the Doctor's Clinic
- Doctors will almost always use the word 'एलर्जी' when diagnosing rashes, sneezing, or breathing difficulties. They might ask, 'क्या आपको पहले कभी किसी एंटीबायोटिक से एलर्जी हुई है?' (Have you ever had an allergy to any antibiotic before?).
In the culinary world of India, awareness is rising. While traditional Indian cooking uses many nuts and dairy products, modern restaurants in cities are becoming more 'allergy-aware'. Waiters in upscale restaurants will understand if you say, 'मुझे नट्स से एलर्जी है' (I am allergic to nuts). However, in smaller 'dhabas' or street food stalls, you might need to be more specific about the ingredient itself, as the conceptual understanding of 'allergy' might be less medical and more focused on 'it doesn't suit me' (मुझे सूट नहीं करता).
टीवी पर विज्ञापन आ रहा था कि यह साबुन एलर्जी से राहत देता है। (An advertisement on TV was saying that this soap provides relief from allergies.)
Advertising is another major place where you will encounter this word. Detergent brands, skincare products, and pharmaceutical companies use the word 'एलर्जी' in their marketing to appeal to health-conscious consumers. You will see it written in Devanagari script on packaging: 'एलर्जी-मुक्त' (Allergy-free) or 'हाइपोएलर्जेनिक' (Hypoallergenic - though this is less common than just saying 'safe for allergies').
- In Schools and Workplaces
- Teachers and HR departments now frequently ask for 'एलर्जी की जानकारी' (allergy information) during enrollment or health check-ups to ensure safety.
ऑफिस में एयर प्यूरीफायर लगवाया गया है ताकि कर्मचारियों को धूल से एलर्जी न हो। (An air purifier has been installed in the office so that employees don't get dust allergies.)
Socially, you will hear it during small talk. If someone is sneezing repeatedly, a friend might ask, 'क्या यह जुकाम है या एलर्जी?' (Is this a cold or an allergy?). This shows how the word has integrated into the basic vocabulary of health and wellness in India. It is no longer just a medical term; it is a part of the daily struggle against environmental triggers.
For English speakers learning Hindi, the word एलर्जी seems easy because it's a loanword, but its grammatical application is where most mistakes happen. The most frequent error is applying English grammar to the Hindi word. In English, 'I am allergic' uses an adjective. In Hindi, you must use the noun 'एलर्जी' with a dative subject construction. You cannot say 'मैं एलर्जी हूँ' (I am allergy) or try to turn it into a direct adjective like 'एलर्जिक' in common speech.
- Mistake 1: Incorrect Subject Case
- Learners often say 'मैं धूल से एलर्जी हूँ' (I am allergy from dust). Correct: 'मुझे धूल से एलर्जी है' (To me, there is allergy from dust).
Another common mistake is the gender of the word. Since it ends in the 'ee' sound (ई), it follows the general rule for feminine nouns in Hindi. Beginners often treat it as masculine because 'allergy' in English has no gender. Using masculine verbs like 'एलर्जी होता है' (wrong) instead of 'एलर्जी होती है' (correct) is a hallmark of a non-native speaker. Always remember: एलर्जी होती है.
गलत (Wrong): मेरा एलर्जी बहुत खराब है।
सही (Right): मेरी एलर्जी बहुत खराब है।
The choice of postposition is also a stumbling block. English uses 'to' (allergic to...). Hindi learners might try to use 'को' (ko) for the allergen as well, saying 'मुझे मूंगफली को एलर्जी है'. This is incorrect. The allergen must be followed by 'से' (se). Think of it as 'having an allergy from something' rather than to something.
- Mistake 2: Mixing with 'Infection'
- While locals might do it, as a learner, avoid calling a bacterial infection an 'एलर्जी'. It confuses medical staff. Use 'संक्रमण' (sankraman) or 'इंफेक्शन' for infections.
गलत (Wrong): मुझे कल से एलर्जी हो रहा है।
सही (Right): मुझे कल से एलर्जी हो रही है।
Finally, watch out for the pluralization. In English, we say 'allergies'. In Hindi, while 'एलर्जियाँ' (alergiyaan) is technically the plural, speakers almost always use the singular 'एलर्जी' as a collective noun or rephrase the sentence. For example, instead of saying 'मुझे बहुत सारी एलर्जियाँ हैं', it sounds more natural to say 'मुझे कई चीज़ों से एलर्जी है' (I am allergic to many things).
While एलर्जी is the most common word, there are other terms you might encounter depending on the level of formality or the specific nature of the reaction. Understanding these nuances will help you navigate different social and medical situations in India more effectively. The most direct alternative in a non-medical sense is 'सूट न करना' (to not suit), which is a very common idiomatic way to describe a bad reaction to food or weather.
- सूट न करना (Suit na karna)
- This is a very common phrase. Instead of saying 'मुझे दूध से एलर्जी है', many people say 'मुझे दूध सूट नहीं करता' (Milk doesn't suit me). It's less medical and more general.
- संवेदनशीलता (Sanvedansheelta)
- This means 'sensitivity'. It is used in formal contexts or for less severe reactions. For example, 'दांतों की संवेदनशीलता' (tooth sensitivity).
In a formal medical report, you might see the term 'प्रतिकूल प्रतिक्रिया' (Pratikool pratikriya), which means 'adverse reaction'. This is more clinical and covers allergies as well as side effects from medication. If you are reading a Hindi newspaper article about health, this is the kind of vocabulary you will find.
दवा की प्रतिकूल प्रतिक्रिया के कारण शरीर पर दाने निकल आए। (Rashes appeared on the body due to an adverse reaction to the medicine.)
Another related word is 'अतिसंवेदनशीलता' (Atisanvedansheelta), which translates to 'hypersensitivity'. This is the literal scientific definition of an allergy. It is used in textbooks and by specialists. For a learner, knowing this word is helpful for reading but not necessary for speaking.
- खुजली (Khujli)
- This means 'itching'. It is a very common symptom of an allergy. 'मुझे एलर्जी की वजह से खुजली हो रही है' (I am itching because of the allergy).
क्या आपको किसी चीज़ से परहेज़ है? (Do you have an avoidance/allergy to anything?) - 'परहेज़' (parhez) often refers to dietary restrictions.
Lastly, 'परहेज़' (Parhez) is a great word to know. It means 'abstinence' or 'avoidance'. While not a synonym for allergy, it is the action you take because of one. A doctor might say, 'आपको ठंडी चीज़ों से परहेज़ करना चाहिए' (You should avoid cold things). Using 'एलर्जी' and 'परहेज़' together makes your Hindi sound very sophisticated and practical.
How Formal Is It?
Wusstest du?
The word 'एलर्जी' is a classic example of a 'Videshaj' word in Hindi. It has become so common that many Hindi speakers do not even realize it is an English loanword. It has completely replaced older Sanskrit-based terms in common speech.
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing it as 'al-ur-gay' (confusing with other loanwords).
- Dropping the 'r' sound completely.
- Mixing the 'j' sound with 'z'.
- Treating it as a three-syllable word 'a-ler-ji' without the correct vowel length.
- Using a hard 'l' sound instead of a soft one.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Very easy as it is a phonetic loanword.
Easy, but requires learning the Devanagari spelling.
Easy, but requires mastering the 'ko... se...' structure.
Very easy to recognize in spoken Hindi.
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Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Dative Subject Construction
मुझे (to me) + एलर्जी + है।
Postposition 'se' for Source
धूल से (from dust) एलर्जी।
Feminine Noun Agreement
एलर्जी होती (feminine verb) है।
Compound Nouns with 'ki'
त्वचा की (of skin) एलर्जी।
Negation placement
एलर्जी नहीं (not) है।
Beispiele nach Niveau
मुझे एलर्जी है।
I have an allergy.
Uses the dative 'mujhe' (to me) + noun 'allergy'.
क्या आपको एलर्जी है?
Do you have an allergy?
A simple yes/no question structure.
यह एलर्जी है।
This is an allergy.
Demonstrative pronoun 'yeh' used as a subject.
मुझे मूंगफली से एलर्जी है।
I am allergic to peanuts.
Uses 'se' to indicate the source of the allergy.
उसे धूल से एलर्जी है।
He/She is allergic to dust.
'Use 'use' (to him/her) as the subject.
एलर्जी अच्छी नहीं है।
Allergy is not good.
Adjective 'achhi' is feminine to match 'allergy'.
मेरी एलर्जी।
My allergy.
Possessive pronoun 'meri' is feminine.
क्या यह दवा एलर्जी के लिए है?
Is this medicine for allergy?
Uses 'ke liye' meaning 'for'.
मुझे बिल्ली के बालों से एलर्जी है।
I am allergic to cat hair.
Compound object: 'billi ke baal' (cat's hair).
आपको किस चीज़ से एलर्जी है?
What are you allergic to?
Interrogative 'kis cheez se' (from what thing).
कल मुझे अचानक एलर्जी हो गई।
Yesterday I suddenly got an allergy.
Verb 'ho gayi' is feminine past tense.
क्या आपको किसी दवा से एलर्जी है?
Are you allergic to any medicine?
Indefinite pronoun 'kisi' used with 'se'.
मुझे खाने की एलर्जी है।
I have a food allergy.
Genitive 'khaane ki' (of eating/food) modifying 'allergy'.
उसकी एलर्जी बहुत पुरानी है।
His/Her allergy is very old (chronic).
Adjective 'purani' matches the feminine noun.
एलर्जी की वजह से छींक आ रही है।
Sneezing is coming because of the allergy.
Phrase 'ki vajah se' means 'due to'.
मुझे इस साबुन से एलर्जी होती है।
I get an allergy from this soap.
Habitual present 'hoti hai'.
अगर आप बाहर जाएंगे, तो आपको एलर्जी हो सकती है।
If you go outside, you might get an allergy.
Conditional sentence 'agar... to...'.
एलर्जी से बचने के लिए मास्क पहनना ज़रूरी है।
It is important to wear a mask to avoid allergies.
Infinitive 'bachne ke liye' (to avoid).
डॉक्टर ने एलर्जी की जाँच करने के लिए कहा है।
The doctor has asked to do an allergy test.
Noun 'jaanch' means 'test/investigation'.
मुझे बचपन से ही धूल से एलर्जी रही है।
I have had a dust allergy since childhood.
Perfect continuous sense using 'rahi hai'.
यह क्रीम त्वचा की एलर्जी में बहुत फायदेमंद है।
This cream is very beneficial in skin allergies.
Adjective 'faydemand' (beneficial).
क्या यह होटल एलर्जी वाले मेहमानों का ध्यान रखता है?
Does this hotel take care of guests with allergies?
Adjectival phrase 'allergy vaale' (those with allergy).
मुझे परफ्यूम की तेज़ खुशबू से एलर्जी होने लगती है।
I start getting an allergy from the strong scent of perfume.
Inceptive verb 'hone lagti hai' (starts to happen).
एलर्जी की दवा लेने के बाद मुझे नींद आती है।
I feel sleepy after taking allergy medicine.
Temporal phrase 'lene ke baad' (after taking).
बढ़ते प्रदूषण के कारण बच्चों में एलर्जी की समस्या बढ़ रही है।
Due to increasing pollution, the problem of allergies is increasing in children.
Complex subject 'allergy ki samasya' (problem of allergy).
एलर्जी के लक्षणों को नज़रअंदाज़ नहीं करना चाहिए।
Allergy symptoms should not be ignored.
Passive-like construction with 'chahiye'.
कई लोगों को पालतू जानवरों के बालों से गंभीर एलर्जी होती है।
Many people have severe allergies to pet hair.
Adjective 'gambhir' (severe/serious).
क्या आपने कभी एलर्जी का टेस्ट करवाया है?
Have you ever had an allergy test done?
Causative verb 'karvaya' (had it done).
एलर्जी की वजह से होने वाली सूजन काफी दर्दनाक हो सकती है।
Swelling caused by an allergy can be quite painful.
Participle 'hone vaali' (which happens).
आधुनिक जीवनशैली और खान-पान भी एलर्जी का एक कारण हो सकते हैं।
Modern lifestyle and diet can also be a cause of allergy.
Plural verb 'ho sakte hain' agreeing with multiple causes.
इस उत्पाद पर 'एलर्जी-मुक्त' का लेबल लगा होना चाहिए।
This product should have an 'allergy-free' label.
Compound word 'allergy-mukt'.
अगर एलर्जी के टीके लगवाए जाएं, तो काफी आराम मिल सकता है।
If allergy shots (vaccines) are taken, a lot of relief can be found.
Passive conditional structure.
एलर्जी वास्तव में हमारी प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली की एक अति-प्रतिक्रिया है।
Allergy is actually an over-reaction of our immune system.
Formal term 'pratiraksha pranali' (immune system).
जलवायु परिवर्तन के कारण एलर्जी के मौसम की अवधि बढ़ती जा रही है।
Due to climate change, the duration of the allergy season is increasing.
Aspectual verb 'badhti ja rahi hai' (continues to increase).
डॉक्टर ने मरीज़ के इतिहास को देखते हुए एलर्जी की संभावना जताई है।
Looking at the patient's history, the doctor has expressed the possibility of an allergy.
Participle 'dekhte hue' (while looking/considering).
खाद्य पदार्थों में छिपे हुए एलर्जेंस जानलेवा साबित हो सकते हैं।
Hidden allergens in food items can prove to be life-threatening.
Adjective 'jaanleva' (life-taking/fatal).
एलर्जी के मनोवैज्ञानिक प्रभाव अक्सर शारीरिक लक्षणों से अधिक गंभीर होते हैं।
The psychological effects of allergies are often more severe than physical symptoms.
Formal adjective 'manovaigyanik' (psychological).
स्वच्छता की अति भी एलर्जी के विकास में योगदान दे सकती है।
Excessive hygiene can also contribute to the development of allergies.
Refers to the 'hygiene hypothesis'.
अनुवांशिक कारक एलर्जी के प्रति संवेदनशीलता को काफी हद तक निर्धारित करते हैं।
Genetic factors largely determine the sensitivity towards allergies.
Formal term 'anuvanshik kaarak' (genetic factors).
एलर्जी की रोकथाम के लिए जागरूकता अभियान चलाना अनिवार्य है।
It is mandatory to run awareness campaigns for the prevention of allergies.
Noun 'rokthaam' (prevention/curbing).
शहरीकरण और औद्योगिक उत्सर्जन ने श्वसन संबंधी एलर्जी के मामलों में अभूतपूर्व वृद्धि की है।
Urbanization and industrial emissions have caused an unprecedented increase in cases of respiratory allergies.
High-level term 'abhootpoorv' (unprecedented).
एलर्जी की पैथोफिजियोलॉजी को समझना आधुनिक चिकित्सा विज्ञान के लिए एक बड़ी चुनौती है।
Understanding the pathophysiology of allergy is a major challenge for modern medical science.
Use of technical Sanskrit-based vocabulary.
विभिन्न संस्कृतियों में एलर्जी की धारणा और उसका उपचार अलग-अलग होता है।
The perception and treatment of allergy vary across different cultures.
Noun 'dhaarna' (perception/notion).
खाद्य सुरक्षा मानकों में एलर्जी संबंधी चेतावनियों का समावेश एक कानूनी अनिवार्यता बन गया है।
The inclusion of allergy-related warnings in food safety standards has become a legal necessity.
Complex noun phrase 'kanooni anivaryata' (legal necessity).
एलर्जी न केवल एक व्यक्तिगत स्वास्थ्य समस्या है, बल्कि यह एक व्यापक आर्थिक बोझ भी है।
Allergy is not only an individual health problem, but it is also a broad economic burden.
Correlative conjunction 'na keval... balki...' (not only... but also...).
प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली का विचलन ही एलर्जी जैसी ऑटो-इम्यून प्रतिक्रियाओं को जन्म देता है।
The deviation of the immune system gives birth to auto-immune reactions like allergy.
Formal term 'vichlan' (deviation/aberration).
एलर्जी के प्रति समाज का दृष्टिकोण सहानुभूतिपूर्ण और सहायक होना चाहिए।
Society's attitude towards allergies should be empathetic and supportive.
Abstract noun 'drishtikon' (attitude/perspective).
भविष्य में, व्यक्तिगत चिकित्सा (personalized medicine) एलर्जी के सटीक उपचार में क्रांतिकारी बदलाव ला सकती है।
In the future, personalized medicine could bring a revolutionary change in the precise treatment of allergies.
Complex modal 'la sakti hai' (can bring).
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Many people use these interchangeably, but an infection is caused by germs, while an allergy is an immune response.
A common cold has similar symptoms to a nasal allergy, but they have different causes.
Beginners might confuse a toxic reaction with an allergic one, though they are medically distinct.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— To strongly dislike something (metaphorical).
मुझे झूठ बोलने वालों से एलर्जी है।
Informal— Used to describe someone who is extremely fragile or gets sick easily.
उसे तो जैसे हवा से भी एलर्जी है।
Colloquial— To hate even the mention of a specific name/topic.
उसे अपने पुराने ऑफिस के नाम से एलर्जी है।
Informal— Laziness; a strong aversion to doing work.
आजकल के युवाओं को जैसे काम से एलर्जी हो गई है।
Sarcastic— Disliking crowded places (can be literal or metaphorical).
मुझे बाज़ारों की भीड़ से एलर्जी है।
Neutral— Aversion to political discussions.
उसे राजनीति से एलर्जी है, वह न्यूज़ नहीं देखता।
Neutral— A tendency to break rules or dislike discipline.
इस लड़के को स्कूल के नियमों से एलर्जी है।
Informal— Strongly preferring rural life over urban life.
उसे शहर के शोर से एलर्जी हो गई है।
NeutralLeicht verwechselbar
Sounds very similar to 'एलर्जी'.
Energy means power/strength, while Allergy means immune reaction.
मुझमें बहुत एनर्जी है (I have a lot of energy) vs मुझे एलर्जी है (I have an allergy).
Rhyming loanword.
Surgery is a medical operation.
उसकी सर्जरी हुई है।
Rhyming word.
Marzi means 'will' or 'choice'.
यह मेरी मर्जी है।
Rhyming word.
Farzi means 'fake' or 'counterfeit'.
यह फर्जी नोट है।
Rhyming word.
Darzi means 'tailor'.
दर्जी कपड़े सीता है।
Satzmuster
मुझे [Allergen] से एलर्जी है।
मुझे दूध से एलर्जी है।
क्या आपको [Allergen] से एलर्जी है?
क्या आपको धूल से एलर्जी है?
[Allergen] की वजह से एलर्जी हो रही है।
पराग की वजह से एलर्जी हो रही है।
अगर मुझे [Allergen] से एलर्जी हुई, तो...
अगर मुझे दवा से एलर्जी हुई, तो मैं डॉक्टर को बताऊंगा।
एलर्जी के लक्षणों में [Symptom] शामिल हैं।
एलर्जी के लक्षणों में खुजली और सूजन शामिल हैं।
[Context] में एलर्जी की भूमिका महत्वपूर्ण है।
आधुनिक स्वास्थ्य समस्याओं में एलर्जी की भूमिका महत्वपूर्ण है।
यह [Type] एलर्जी है।
यह स्किन एलर्जी है।
एलर्जी से बचने के लिए [Action] करें।
एलर्जी से बचने के लिए मास्क का उपयोग करें।
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
Extremely high in daily urban life and health contexts.
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Using 'Main allergy hoon'.
→
Mujhe allergy hai.
In Hindi, you don't 'be' an allergy; you 'have' it (to you, there is allergy).
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Saying 'Allergy hota hai'.
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Allergy hoti hai.
The word is feminine, so the verb must end in 'i'.
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Using 'ko' for the allergen: 'Mujhe peanuts ko allergy hai'.
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Mujhe peanuts se allergy hai.
The postposition 'se' (from) is required for the source of the allergy.
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Confusing 'Allergy' with 'Energy'.
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Using the words in their proper context.
They sound similar but have completely different meanings. Energy is strength, Allergy is reaction.
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Pluralizing it as 'Allergies' in an English way.
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Saying 'Kai cheezon se allergy'.
Hindi speakers rarely use the plural form 'alergiyaan'.
Tipps
Dative Subject
Always use 'ko' with the person who has the allergy. 'Ram ko allergy hai', not 'Ram allergy hai'.
Loanwords
Don't be afraid to use English medical terms in Hindi; words like 'allergy', 'infection', and 'virus' are standard.
Pronunciation
Pronounce the 'r' in 'एलर्जी' softly. It's a reph sound, meaning it's a quick flick of the tongue.
Restaurant Safety
In India, be very specific about ingredients. Instead of just saying 'allergy', say 'I cannot eat nuts' (Main nuts nahi kha sakta).
Gender Agreement
Since it's feminine, say 'Allergy badh gayi' (Allergy increased) with the 'ee' ending on the verb.
Metaphorical Use
Use it to express strong dislike. 'Mujhe jhoot se allergy hai' (I'm allergic to lies) is a great way to sound native.
Spelling
The spelling is ए + ल + र् + जी. The hook above 'जी' is the 'r' sound.
Context Clues
When you hear 'se', look for the word before it to find the cause of the allergy.
Dust Allergy
In India, 'dhool' (dust) is the most common trigger. Mentioning 'dhool se allergy' will get instant sympathy!
Medical Forms
On forms, look for 'एलर्जी' in the health section to list your sensitivities.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of 'All' + 'Urge' + 'G'. You have an 'Urge' to sneeze because of 'All' the 'G' (germs/pollen). In Hindi, just say it with an 'ae' sound: Ae-lar-jee.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a giant peanut and a person sneezing violently while holding a sign that says 'एलर्जी'.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to list five things in your house that could cause an 'एलर्जी' and say them in Hindi using the phrase 'मुझे [X] से एलर्जी है'!
Wortherkunft
Borrowed from the English word 'allergy', which was coined by Clemens von Pirquet in 1906.
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The word comes from the Greek 'allos' (other) and 'ergon' (work/activity).
Indo-European (via Germanic/Latin/Greek roots into English, then into Indo-Aryan Hindi).Kultureller Kontext
Be careful not to confuse an allergy with a contagious disease; use the word specifically for non-contagious immune reactions.
English speakers will find it easy to recognize but must adjust to the Hindi grammatical structure 'ko... se...'.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
At a Restaurant
- क्या इसमें नट्स हैं?
- मुझे दूध से एलर्जी है।
- बिना अंडे के बनाइए।
- मुझे ग्लूटेन से एलर्जी है।
At the Doctor
- मुझे स्किन एलर्जी है।
- दवा से एलर्जी होती है।
- बहुत खुजली हो रही है।
- एलर्जी का टेस्ट करना है।
Cleaning/Housework
- यहाँ बहुत धूल है।
- मुझे धूल से एलर्जी है।
- मास्क कहाँ है?
- सफाई ज़रूरी है।
Socializing with Pets
- क्या आपके पास कुत्ता है?
- मुझे कुत्तों से एलर्जी है।
- मैं पास नहीं आ सकता।
- बिल्ली से एलर्जी होती है।
Seasonal Changes
- मौसम बदल रहा है।
- एलर्जी शुरू हो गई।
- नाक बंद है।
- आँखें लाल हैं।
Gesprächseinstiege
"क्या आपको किसी चीज़ से एलर्जी है?"
"वसंत के मौसम में आपकी एलर्जी कैसी रहती है?"
"क्या आपके परिवार में किसी को खाने की एलर्जी है?"
"एलर्जी के लिए आप कौन सी दवा लेते हैं?"
"क्या आपको लगता है कि प्रदूषण से एलर्जी बढ़ रही है?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
आज मेरी एलर्जी के कारण मेरी तबियत कैसी रही?
अगर मुझे किसी चीज़ से एलर्जी होती, तो मेरा जीवन कैसे बदलता?
अपने बचपन की किसी एलर्जी की घटना के बारे में लिखें।
क्या आपको लगता है कि भारतीय खाने में एलर्जी का ध्यान रखा जाता है?
एलर्जी से बचने के लिए आप कौन-कौन सी सावधानियां बरतते हैं?
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10 FragenYes, it is the standard word used by almost everyone in India today. It has replaced traditional terms due to the influence of English in the medical field. You will hear it in cities and villages alike.
You should say 'मुझे मूंगफली से एलर्जी है' (Mujhe moongfali se allergy hai). Remember to use 'se' after the peanut.
It is a feminine noun. This means you use feminine verbs like 'होती है' and feminine adjectives like 'मेरी'.
Not really. While you might hear 'allergic' in Hinglish (a mix of Hindi and English), in proper Hindi sentences, you use the noun 'एलर्जी' with a dative subject.
Common symptoms include 'छींकना' (sneezing), 'खुजली' (itching), 'सूजन' (swelling), and 'लाल आँखें' (red eyes).
You can ask, 'क्या इसमें [Allergen] है? मुझे इससे एलर्जी है।' (Does this have [Allergen]? I am allergic to it.)
The formal Sanskritized word is 'अति-ऊर्जता' or 'अतिसंवेदनशीलता', but these are almost never used in conversation.
You can say 'मुझे धूल की एलर्जी है' or 'मुझे धूल से एलर्जी है'. Both are correct and commonly used.
It is simply 'एलर्जी की दवा' (Allergy ki dava).
Technically 'एलर्जियाँ' exists, but people usually say 'कई चीज़ों से एलर्जी' (allergy from many things) instead of using the plural noun.
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Write a sentence in Hindi saying you are allergic to dust.
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Ask someone in Hindi if they have any allergies.
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Write a short note (2 sentences) to a waiter about your peanut allergy.
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Translate: 'Air pollution is increasing the problem of allergies in children.'
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Translate: 'The doctor advised an allergy test.'
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Write a sentence explaining why you are wearing a mask (mention allergy).
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Write a sentence using 'परहेज़' and 'एलर्जी'.
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Translate: 'I am allergic to cat hair.'
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Say 'I have an allergy' in Hindi.
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Explain that you cannot eat eggs because of an allergy.
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Tell a waiter: 'No milk, please. I have an allergy.'
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Ask: 'How long will this allergy last?'
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Ask: 'Is there any side effect of this allergy medicine?'
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Listen to a person sneezing and saying 'Dhool se allergy hai'. What is the cause?
A doctor says 'Dava se allergy ho sakti hai'. What is the warning?
A waiter says 'Isme moongfali nahi hai'. Is it safe for someone with a peanut allergy?
Someone says 'Meri allergy purani hai'. Is it a new allergy?
A mother says 'Bachhe ko doodh se allergy hoti hai'. What should the child avoid?
An ad says 'Allergy se turant rahat'. What does the product promise?
Someone complains 'Aankhon mein jalan ho rahi hai'. What is the symptom?
A news report mentions 'Mausami allergy'. What type of allergy is it?
A person says 'Mujhe bheed se allergy hai'. Literal or metaphorical?
A doctor asks 'Pehle kabhi allergy hui hai?'. What is he asking?
Someone says 'Mask pehno, allergy se bacho'. What is the advice?
A chemist says 'Yeh skin allergy ki cream hai'. What is the product?
Someone says 'Pollution se allergy badh rahi hai'. What is increasing?
A friend says 'Mujhe jhoot se allergy hai'. What do they hate?
A scientist mentions 'Pratiraksha pranali'. What system is he talking about?
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Summary
The word 'एलर्जी' is a versatile and essential term in Hindi. To use it correctly, remember the formula: [Person] को [Allergen] से एलर्जी है। For example, 'मुझे धूल से एलर्जी है' (I am allergic to dust).
- एलर्जी (Allergy) is a feminine noun in Hindi used to describe an immune reaction to substances like dust or food.
- It is a loanword from English and is used universally in both casual and medical Hindi conversations.
- The grammatical structure requires a dative subject (using 'ko') and the source of the allergy followed by 'se'.
- Common symptoms described with this word include itching (khujli), sneezing (chheenk), and rashes (daane).
Dative Subject
Always use 'ko' with the person who has the allergy. 'Ram ko allergy hai', not 'Ram allergy hai'.
Loanwords
Don't be afraid to use English medical terms in Hindi; words like 'allergy', 'infection', and 'virus' are standard.
Pronunciation
Pronounce the 'r' in 'एलर्जी' softly. It's a reph sound, meaning it's a quick flick of the tongue.
Restaurant Safety
In India, be very specific about ingredients. Instead of just saying 'allergy', say 'I cannot eat nuts' (Main nuts nahi kha sakta).
Beispiel
मुझे धूल से एलर्जी है।
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