bebas gluten
The English phrase "gluten-free" is translated into Indonesian as bebas gluten.
This phrase is used to describe food or products that contain no gluten.
Meaning: containing no gluten (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The term gluten is a loanword from English and is used identically in Indonesian.
Did you know?
- The word bebas is not just used for 'free' in a commercial sense, but is also the standard term for being 'free' from imprisonment or a criminal record.
- Many Indonesians use the English word 'gluten-free' in urban cafes and high-end restaurants, as English health terms are often used as status markers.
- Because rice is the primary staple of Indonesia, most traditional dishes are naturally bebas gluten, though wheat-based noodles are common.
Examples in context
- Saya tidak bisa makan gluten.I can't eat gluten.
- Apakah ini masakan bebas gluten?Is this dish gluten-free?
- Selamat menikmati makanan bebas gluten!Enjoy your gluten-free meals!
- Makanan ini bebas gluten.This food is gluten-free.
- Apakah roti ini bebas gluten?Is this bread gluten-free?
- Saya hanya makan makanan bebas gluten.I only eat gluten-free food.
Example conversation
Dimas and Maya are looking at a cafe menu.
- MayaDimas, apakah ada makanan bebas gluten di sini?Dimas, is there any gluten-free food here?
- DimasSepertinya ada salad yang bebas gluten, Maya.It looks like there is a gluten-free salad, Maya.
- MayaBagus, saya ingin pesan itu.Great, I want to order that.
- DimasBaik, mari kita pesan sekarang.Okay, let's order now.
