No. 6,998 in Dutch
allergisch
Sensitive to allergens.
In a sentence
Ik ben allergisch voor noten.
I am allergic to nuts.
The word 'allergisch' conveys the condition of having an allergy to a specific substance.
Hij reageert allergisch op kritiek.
He reacts allergically to criticism.
Here, 'allergisch' is used metaphorically to suggest a reactive aversion or sensitivity.
Sommige mensen worden allergisch voor pollen in het voorjaar.
Some people become allergic to pollen in the spring.
In this sentence, 'allergisch' indicates the development of an allergic reaction to a substance, pollen in this case.
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