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How to Say “I have an allergy” in Korean: 알레르기가 있어요
알레르기가 있어요
allereugiga isseoyo
Meaning
I have an allergy.
Usage note
An important line for food allergies. Put the ingredient first, like 땅콩 알레르기가 있어요 (peanut allergy).
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
Practical guide
When to use it
Tell the staff about a food allergy before you order. Put the ingredient first: 땅콩 알레르기가 있어요 means “I have a peanut allergy.”
Watch out
Ingredients such as sesame oil, peanuts, shrimp and eggs appear in many Korean dishes, sometimes hidden in sauces or broth. Ask 이 음식에 ○○ 들어가요? (“Does this dish contain ○○?”). Staff may not be able to promise a safe kitchen, so take extra care with severe allergies.
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [알레르기가 이써요].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 알레르기가 | ||
| 알 | ㅇ+ㅏ+ㄹ | al |
| 레 | ㄹ+ㅔ | le |
| 르 | ㄹ+ㅡ | reu |
| 기 | ㄱ+ㅣ | gi |
| 가 | ㄱ+ㅏ | ga |
| 있어요 | ||
| 있 | ㅇ+ㅣ+ㅆ | [이] i |
| 어 | ㅇ+ㅓ | [써] sseo |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Sound changes in this phrase
- Linking: when a syllable ending in a consonant (patchim) is followed by a syllable that starts with a vowel, the consonant moves over to the next syllable. 있어 → [이써]
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
Words in this phrase
These words from the TOPIK vocabulary lists appear in the phrase (shown in dictionary form).
| Korean | Part of speech | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 있다 | verb | to exist, to have | TOPIK level 1 |
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “있어요”
- 한국어를 공부하고 있어요I’m studying Korean
- 더 큰 사이즈 있어요?Do you have a bigger size?
- 지하철 노선도 있어요?Do you have a subway map?
- 이 근처에 버스 정류장이 있어요?Is there a bus stop near here?
Quick self-check
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Question 1 What does “알레르기가 있어요” mean?
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Answer: I have an allergy
Question 2 How do you say “I have an allergy” in Korean?
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Answer: 알레르기가 있어요 allereugiga isseoyo
Question 3 How is “알레르기가 있어요” pronounced?
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Answer: [알레르기가 이써요]
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