How do you say "I am lactose intolerant." in German?

"I am lactose intolerant." in German is "Ich habe eine Laktoseintoleranz.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Ich habe eine Laktoseintoleranz." mean in English?

"Ich habe eine Laktoseintoleranz." means "I am lactose intolerant." in English. Usage tip: Helpful phrase for explaining dietary needs.

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How to Say ‘I am lactose intolerant.’ in German

Ich habe eine Laktoseintoleranz.

ikh hah-buh eye-nuh lahk-toh-se-intoh-luh-rants

[ikh hah-buh eye-nuh lahk-toh-se-intoh-luh-rants]

💬 Usage Tip: Helpful phrase for explaining dietary needs.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Increasing awareness in German cafes; non-dairy options are readily available.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich habe

ikh hah-buh

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

The first-person singular pronoun used by a speaker to refer to themselves.

Example

Ich erkläre, dass ich keine Milch vertrage.

I am stating that I cannot tolerate milk.

habe

[hah-buh]

have

Used to indicate a state or possession.

Example

Ich habe immer Sojamilch zu Hause.

I always have soy milk at home.

Eine Laktoseintoleranz

eye-nuh lahk-toh-se-intoh-luh-rants

Words in this phrase

eine

[eye-nuh]

An article used to introduce a noun.

Example

Ich habe eine Auswahl an Mandelmilch.

I have a selection of almond milk.

Laktoseintoleranz

[lahk-toh-se-intoh-luh-rants]

lactose intolerance

An inability to digest lactose.

Example

Ich habe eine Laktoseintoleranz und brauche Sojamilch.

I have lactose intolerance and need soy milk.

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