bebas gluten
The English phrase "gluten-free" is translated into Malay as bebas gluten.
Meaning: containing no gluten (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word gluten is a loanword from English and is used identically in Malay.
Did you know?
- In many traditional Malay markets, you won't find a specific term for 'gluten-free' because the staple foods like rice, sweet potatoes, and cassava are naturally gluten-free. The concept of a 'gluten-free diet' is a relatively recent modern import to the local food culture.
- The word bebas means 'free' in the sense of 'liberated' or 'independent', and is the same word used to describe a 'free' country or a prisoner who has been released.
- While bebas gluten is used on packaging, diners in Malaysia often ask if a dish contains tepung gandum (wheat flour) to avoid gluten, as the English term is less common in spoken street food contexts.
Examples in context
- Roti ini bebas gluten.This bread is gluten-free.
- Saya mencari makanan bebas gluten.I am looking for gluten-free food.
- Adakah pencuci mulut ini bebas gluten?Is this dessert gluten-free?
Example conversation
Farah and Amir are at a cafe looking at the menu.
- FarahAmir, adakah kek ini bebas gluten?Amir, is this cake gluten-free?
- AmirSaya rasa ia tidak bebas gluten.I don't think it is gluten-free.
- FarahOh, saya perlukan sesuatu yang bebas gluten.Oh, I need something gluten-free.
- AmirMari kita tanya pelayan itu.Let's ask the waiter.
