glútenfrítt
The Icelandic word for gluten-free is glútenfrítt.
The term is used as an adjective to indicate that a food or substance contains no gluten.
Meaning: containing no gluten (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of glúten, meaning gluten and the suffix -frítt, meaning free or without.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form glútenfrítt is the neuter gender form. It is used when you are describing a neuter noun, such as brauð (bread).
Did you know?
- When looking at a menu, you might see the word mjölslaust instead of glútenfrítt, which literally means 'flourless'.
- The suffix '-frítt' in glútenfrítt follows the rules of Icelandic gender agreement, meaning if you were describing a specific 'cookie' (feminine), the word would change to glútenfrí.
- The word glúten is a relatively recent addition to the Icelandic language, acting as a modern loanword rather than a native term.
Examples in context
- Er þetta matseðill fyrir gljútenlausan mat?Is this a gluten-free menu?
- Glútenfrítt brauðGluten-free bread
- Þetta brauð er glútenfrítt.This bread is gluten-free.
- Er þetta glútenfrítt og svalt?Is this gluten-free and cold?
Example conversation
Sigurður and Katrín are at a bakery.
- SigurðurHæ Katrín, viltu eitthvað bakarívöru?Hi Katrín, do you want some bakery goods?
- KatrínJá, en það verður að vera glútenfrítt.Yes, but it must be gluten-free.
- SigurðurÉg held að þessi kökur séu glútenfrítt.I think these cakes are gluten-free.
- KatrínTakk, ég tek þá einu.Thanks, I'll take one of those.
