bezglutenowy
/bɛz.ɡlu.tɛˈnɔ.vɘ/
The Polish phrase for "gluten free" is bezglutenowy.
This phrase is used to describe food that does not contain the protein called gluten.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it describes. Use bezglutenowa for feminine nouns, such as bułka (roll) and bezglutenowe for neuter nouns, such as jedzenie (food). The form bezglutenowych is used in the genitive plural case, for example, when following the word brak (lack of).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: /bɛz.ɡlu.tɛˈnɔ.vɘ/.
Did you know?
- The word bezglutenowy is derived from the Latin word glūten, which originally referred to a glue-like substance.
- In a Polish supermarket, you are more likely to see the shorter label bez glutenu on packaging than the full adjective bezglutenowy.
- In Poland, you will often see the symbol of a crossed-out ear of wheat next to the word bezglutenowy on food packaging to help shoppers identify safe products quickly.
Examples in context
- Czy to danie jest bezglutenowe?Is this dish gluten-free?
- Proszę sprawdzić, czy zawiera gluten.Please check if it contains gluten.
- Mam alergię na gluten.I am allergic to gluten.
- Ten chleb jest bezglutenowy.This bread is gluten free.
- Czy ten makaron jest bezglutenowy?Is this pasta gluten free?
Example conversation
A man and a woman are shopping at a grocery store.
- AnnaPawle, czy ten ser jest bezglutenowy?Paweł, is this cheese gluten free?
- PawełNie wiem, muszę to sprawdzić.I don't know, I have to check it.
- AnnaJa wolę kupować tylko bezglutenowy makaron.I prefer to buy only gluten free pasta.
- PawełRozumiem, sprawdzę skład na opakowaniu.I understand, I will check the ingredients on the packaging.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bezglutenowy, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bezglutenowy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
