Zöliakie
The German word for celiac is Zöliakie.
Meaning: someone who has celiac disease (noun)
Did you know?
- While Zöliakie is the clinical term, a German speaker might simply say they have 'Glutenunverträglichkeit' to describe a gluten intolerance.
- The word Zöliakie comes from the Latin word coeliacus, which simply means 'relating to the abdomen'.
- While Zöliakie is the noun for the disease, a person with the condition is often referred to as Zöliakie-Patient.
Examples in context
- Ich habe ZöliakieI have celiac disease
Example conversation
Laura and Julian are choosing food at a restaurant.
- LauraKann ich hier glutenfreie Pasta bestellen?Can I order gluten-free pasta here?
- JulianJa, das Restaurant ist sehr gut.Yes, the restaurant is very good.
- LauraIch muss aufpassen, weil ich eine Zöliakie habe.I have to be careful because I have celiac disease.
- JulianKeine Sorge, Laura, ich frage den Kellner.Don't worry, Laura, I will ask the waiter.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Zöliakie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Zöliakie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
