bezlepkový
[ˈbɛzlɛpkoviː]
The English phrase "gluten free" is expressed in Czech as bezlepkový.
bezlepkový is used to describe food that does not contain gluten, a protein found in wheat (pšenice) and other grains. This is the standard term used on food packaging and in restaurants to indicate products suitable for a gluten-free diet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the gender of the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form bezlepková for feminine nouns, such as bezlepková mouka (gluten-free flour). Use the neuter form bezlepkové for neuter nouns, such as bezlepkové pečivo (gluten-free baked goods). The form changes to bezlepkových when used in the genitive plural, as in pro alergiky bezlepkových potravin (for allergy sufferers of gluten-free foods).
Did you know?
- The word lepek actually refers to the substance itself, but in a technical sense, it comes from an old term for a sticky or glue-like substance.
- While bezlepkový is the standard term, some traditional menus may use vhodné pro celiaky, meaning 'suitable for celiacs'.
- The prefix bez- is extremely productive in Czech and can be attached to almost any noun to mean 'without', such as bez cukru (without sugar).
Examples in context
- Mohu mít bezlepkovou verzi?Can I have the gluten-free version?
- Je to bezlepkové?Is this gluten free?
- Co mi doporučujete bez lepku?What do you recommend that is gluten free?
- Mám jenom bezlepkový chléb.I only have gluten free bread.
- Hledám bezlepkový sortiment v tomto obchodě.I am looking for a gluten free assortment in this shop.
Example conversation
Jan and Lucie are ordering food at a cafe.
- JanAhoj Lucie, chceš něco sladkého?Hi Lucie, do you want something sweet?
- LucieAno, ale musí to být bezlepkový dezert.Yes, but it must be a gluten-free dessert.
- JanPodívám se, co mají v nabídce.I will see what they have on the menu.
- LucieDěkuji, Jene, moc jsi hodný.Thank you, Jan, you are very kind.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bezlepkový, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bezlepkový, CC BY-SA 4.0.
