glutenfritt
The English phrase "gluten free" is translated into Swedish as glutenfritt.
This phrase is used to describe food that does not contain the protein called gluten.
Which one should you use?
While glutenfritt is the default form, you may also see the more formal expression Fri från gluten, which literally means "free from gluten".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on the noun it describes: use glutenfri for common gender nouns (en-words), glutenfritt for neuter nouns (ett-words) and glutenfria when describing plural nouns.
Did you know?
- Sweden is one of the world leaders in gluten-free innovation, meaning you will find glutenfritt versions of traditional Swedish treats like kanelbullar or cinnamon buns in almost every cafe.
- When ordering at a Swedish restaurant, asking for something glutenfritt may prompt the server to ask if you have celiaki, the Swedish term for celiac disease.
- The suffix -fritt in glutenfritt is used in many Swedish compound words to denote the absence of something, such as sockerfritt for 'sugar-free' and rökfritt for 'smoke-free'.
Examples in context
- Jag skulle vilja ha en glutenfri pizza, tack.I would like to have a gluten-free pizza, please.
- Självklart, vi har glutenfria alternativ.Certainly, we have gluten-free options.
- Har du något bröd som är fritt från gluten?Do you have any bread that is free from gluten?
- Ja, vi har ett urval av glutenfria bröd.Yes, we have a selection of gluten-free bread.
- glutenfri pastaGluten free pasta
- glutenfritt brödGluten free bread
- glutenfria kexGluten free biscuits
- Det här brödet är glutenfritt.This bread is gluten free.
- Jag vill ha något glutenfritt.I want something gluten free.
Example conversation
Maja and Lucas are looking at a menu in a cafe.
- MajaLucas, finns det något glutenfritt här?Lucas, is there anything gluten-free here?
- LucasJa, deras pannkakor är glutenfria.Yes, their pancakes are gluten-free.
- MajaVad bra, då tar jag dem!Great, I'll have those then!
- LucasJag tror jag gör detsamma.I think I'll do the same.
