glutenfrei
/ɡluˈteːnˌfʁaɪ̯/
The German phrase for "gluten free" is glutenfrei.
This phrase is used to describe food that does not contain the protein called gluten.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adjective before a noun, the word takes various inflectional endings. For example, use glutenfreie before certain nouns, glutenfreies before a neuter noun such as Brot (bread) and glutenfreier before a masculine noun such as Kuchen (cake).
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡluˈteːnˌfʁaɪ̯/
Did you know?
- The word gluten comes from the Latin word gluten, which means 'glue', reflecting the protein's sticky property in dough.
- If you are asking about gluten in a restaurant, you might hear zöliakie (celiac disease) mentioned, as Germans often name the medical condition to ensure the staff understands the severity.
- In German, you can turn almost any noun into an adjective meaning 'free of' by adding -frei, such as zuckerfrei (sugar-free) or alkoholfrei (alcohol-free).
Examples in context
- Dieses Brot ist glutenfrei.This bread is gluten-free.This sentence shows how to use glutenfrei to describe bread.Tatoeba #2230620 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2230279 by Hybrid
- Dieses Nahrungsmittel ist glutenfrei.This food is gluten-free.This sentence shows how to use glutenfrei to describe food.Tatoeba #3467865 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1537097 by erikspen
- Haben Sie glutenfreie Speisen zur Auswahl?Do you have any gluten free options on the menu?This sentence shows the use of the inflected form glutenfreie when asking about menu options.Tatoeba #6588761 by brauchinet, translation #6588594 by Eccles17
- Ich habe eine Glutenunverträglichkeit, also benötige ich eine glutenfreie Mahlzeit, bitte.I have a gluten intolerance, so I need a gluten-free meal, please.
- Gibt es hier eine Auswahl an Gerichten ohne Gluten?Do you have a selection of dishes without gluten here?
- Hast du vielleicht ein paar Snacks ohne Gluten?Do you happen to have some snacks without gluten?
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Example conversation
Julia and Julian are looking at a menu in a cafe.
- JuliaIst dieses Gebäck glutenfrei?Is this pastry gluten free?
- JulianNein, es enthält viel Weizen.No, it contains a lot of wheat.
- JuliaDann suche ich etwas Glutenfreies.Then I will look for something gluten free.
- JulianIch helfe dir gerne dabei, Julia.I will gladly help you with that, Julia.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry glutenfrei, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries glutenfrei, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
