gluten
The English phrase "gluten" is gluten in Dutch.
gluten refers to the protein found in cereal grains. You may also encounter the adjective glutenvrij, which means "gluten-free".
Meaning: cereal protein (noun)
Which one should you use?
gluten is the noun for the substance itself, while glutenvrij is the adjective used to describe food that does not contain it.
Did you know?
- In Dutch, the concept of being 'free from' something is expressed by the suffix -vrij, which also means 'free' in the sense of liberty.
- In the Netherlands, glutenvrij labels are strictly regulated by the European Union, meaning a product cannot use the term if it contains more than 20 milligrams of gluten per kilogram.
- While English treats 'gluten' as a mass noun, Dutch treats gluten as a plural noun, meaning it grammatically functions like the word 'proteins'.
Examples in context
- Ik eet geen gluten.I don't eat gluten.This sentence is useful for expressing a dietary restriction regarding gluten.Tatoeba #9033761 by MarijnKp, translation #5964466 by mailohilohi
- Dit eten is glutenvrij.This food is gluten-free.This sentence shows how to describe food as being glutenvrij.Tatoeba #9033758 by MarijnKp, translation #1537097 by erikspen
- Dit brood is glutenvrij.This bread is gluten-free.This sentence shows how to describe bread as being glutenvrij.Tatoeba #9033760 by MarijnKp, translation #2230279 by Hybrid
- Kan ik alsjeblieft glutenvrije opties zien?Can I please see gluten-free options?
- Is dit gerecht vrij van gluten?Is this dish free of gluten?
- Ik heb liever geen gluten in mijn voedsel.I prefer to avoid gluten in my food.
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Lucas are looking at a menu in a restaurant.
- JuliaBevat dit dessert gluten?Does this dessert contain gluten?
- LucasIk weet het niet, ik zal het vragen.I don't know, I will ask.
- JuliaIk kan namelijk geen gluten verteren.Because I cannot digest gluten.
- LucasDan kiezen we een andere lekkernij.Then we will choose a different treat.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gluten” translations and entries gluten, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
