χωρίς γλουτένη
chorís glouténi
The English phrase "gluten-free" is translated into Greek as χωρίς γλουτένη (chorís glouténi).
This phrase is used to indicate that a food or product contains no gluten.
Meaning: containing no gluten (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition χωρίς (without) and the noun γλουτένη (gluten).
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike many Greek adjectives, this phrase functions as an adverbial or prepositional phrase and does not change its ending to match the gender or number of the noun it describes.
How do you pronounce it?
chorís glouténi
Did you know?
- In Greek pharmacies, you might see the term γλουτένη-ελεύθερος used on some imported labels, which is a literal, anglicized calque of 'gluten-free' that sounds somewhat unnatural to native speakers compared to χωρίς γλουτένη.
- The word χωρίς is an ancient term that originally meant 'apart from' or 'separate from', which is why it is used to describe the absence of an ingredient.
- The word γλουτένη is a relatively modern addition to the Greek language, borrowed from international scientific terminology rather than being a word with ancient Greek roots.
Examples in context
- Αυτό το ψωμί είναι χωρίς γλουτένη.Aftó to psomí eínai choris glouténi.This bread is gluten-free.
- Έχετε κάποιο μακαρόνι χωρίς γλουτένη;Échete kápoio makaróni choris glouténi;Do you have any gluten-free pasta?
Example conversation
Maria and George are ordering at a bakery.
- Μαρία MariaΈχετε κάποια μπισκότα χωρίς γλουτένη;Échete kapía biskóta chorís glouténi?Do you have any gluten-free cookies?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, έχουμε αυτούς εδώ.Ne, échoume aftoús edó.Yes, we have these here.
- Μαρία MariaΘα ήθελα δύο, παρακαλώ.Tha íthela dýo, parakaló.I would like two, please.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΒεβαίως, ορίστε τα.Veváios, oríste ta.Of course, here they are.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gluten-free” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries χωρίς, CC BY-SA 4.0.
