German Phrase
Mein Kind ist gegen Milchprodukte allergisch.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘My child is allergic to dairy products.’ It is a straightforward way to inform a doctor, teacher, or caregiver about a food allergy.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to explain a medical condition, fill out a school health form, or discuss dietary restrictions with a restaurant staff. It is formal enough for medical contexts but also natural in everyday conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
MeinKindistgegenMilchprodukteallergisch
Possessive Pronoun (Mein)
‘Mein’ is the masculine/neuter singular possessive pronoun meaning ‘my’. It agrees with the noun’s gender and number.
Verb ‘sein’ (ist)
‘ist’ is the third‑person singular present of ‘sein’ (to be). It links the subject with a predicate adjective.
Preposition ‘gegen’
‘gegen’ is used with the accusative to express ‘against’ or ‘allergic to’ when talking about allergens.
Noun ‘Milchprodukte’ (plural)
‘Milchprodukte’ is a plural noun meaning ‘dairy products’. Plural nouns take the accusative form identical to the nominative.
Adjective ‘allergisch’
‘allergisch’ is a predicate adjective; it does not take an ending after ‘sein’.
🗨In Conversation
Hat Ihr Kind irgendwelche Allergien?
Does your child have any allergies?
Ja, mein Kind ist gegen Milchprodukte allergisch.
Yes, my child is allergic to dairy products.
✕Common Mistakes
Mein Kind ist zu Milchprodukten allergisch.
‘zu’ is not used with ‘allergisch’; the correct preposition is ‘gegen’.
Mein Kind ist gegen Milchprodukt allergisch.
‘Milchprodukt’ is singular; the phrase refers to all dairy products, so the plural ‘Milchprodukte’ is needed.
↔Alternatives
Mein Kind hat eine Milchallergie.
My child has a milk allergy.
Mein Kind reagiert allergisch auf Milchprodukte.
My child reacts allergically to dairy products.
Milchprodukte verträgt mein Kind nicht.
My child cannot tolerate dairy products.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, food labeling is strict: allergens like milk must be clearly marked on packaging. When dining out, it’s common to say ‘Ich bin allergisch gegen Milch’ or ‘Mein Kind verträgt keine Milchprodukte’ so staff know to avoid cross‑contamination. In schools, a written note from a pediatrician is often required.