gluténmentes
[ˈɡluteːmːɛntɛʃ]
The Hungarian way to say "gluten-free" is gluténmentes.
The adjective gluténmentes is used to describe items that contain no gluten, such as in the phrase gluténmentes étel (gluten-free food). You can also use the phrase Van benne glutén? to ask "Does it contain gluten?" or Van gluténmentes opció? to ask "Is there a gluten-free option?"
Meaning: containing no gluten (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word gluténmentes is a compound consisting of glutén (gluten) and the suffix -mentes, which means "free from" or "without".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective gluténmentes is indeclinable, which means it does not change its form to match the noun it modifies or its grammatical role in a sentence.
Did you know?
- The suffix -mentes can be used ironically to describe a person as being 'free from' a quality, such as describing someone as 'free from common sense'.
- The word gluténmentes is a modern construction, but its component mentes is derived from an old word meaning 'gone' or 'departed'.
- The suffix -mentes is used to describe being 'free from' a negative condition, but it is rarely used to describe political or spiritual 'freedom'.
Examples in context
- Ez a kenyér gluténmentes.This bread is gluten-free.
- Keresek egy gluténmentes tésztát.I am looking for a gluten-free pasta.
- Van gluténmentes süteményük?Do they have gluten-free pastries?
Example conversation
Katalin and Tamás are ordering food at a restaurant.
- KatalinSzia Tamás, nézd a menüt!Hi Tamás, look at the menu!
- TamásVan itt valami gluténmentes tál?Is there any gluten-free bowl here?
- KatalinIgen, a quinoa saláta gluténmentes.Yes, the quinoa salad is gluten-free.
- TamásKöszönöm, azt fogom rendelni.Thank you, I will order that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gluten-free” translations and entries gluténmentes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gluténmentes, CC BY-SA 4.0.
