glutenfri
The English phrase "gluten free" is glutenfri in Norwegian.
glutenfri is used to describe food that does not contain the protein called gluten. A common way to refer to the general category of gluten free food is glutenfri mat.
Which one should you use?
The form of the word changes based on the noun it describes. glutenfri is the default form, while glutenfrie is used for multiple items and glutenfritt is used for neuter nouns.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the plural form glutenfrie when describing multiple items, such as glutenfrie produkter (gluten free products). Use the neuter form glutenfritt when describing a neuter noun, such as et glutenfritt måltid (a gluten free meal).
Did you know?
- In Norwegian, the word fri in glutenfri means both 'free' in the sense of 'without' and 'free' as in 'liberty'.
- Norwegian packaging often uses the symbol of a crossed-out grain ear alongside the word glutenfri to ensure accessibility for non-speakers.
- When reading Norwegian food labels, the word uten (without) is often seen alongside gluten, but glutenfri is the standard legal term for certification.
Examples in context
- Har dere glutenfri pasta?Do you have gluten free pasta?
- Jeg må spise glutenfri mat.I must eat gluten free food.
Example conversation
Magnus and Emma are looking at a menu in a cafe.
- MagnusEr denne kaken glutenfri?Is this cake gluten free?
- EmmaJa, den er helt glutenfri.Yes, it is completely gluten free.
- MagnusDet er perfekt for meg.That is perfect for me.
- EmmaDa skal vi bestille den.Then we shall order it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry glutenfri, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
