gluten
masculine
The English word "gluten" is gluten in Slovenian.
gluten refers to the cereal protein found in various grains.
Meaning: cereal protein (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
gluten is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The word gluten is an example of a technical loanword that entered Slovenian through Latin, meaning 'glue', which describes the protein's sticky properties.
- In traditional Slovenian baking, the 'strength' of the gluten in flour is often discussed using the word moč, which literally means 'power' or 'strength'.
- If you are looking for 'gluten-free' products in a Slovenian shop, look for the phrase brez glutena, which literally translates to 'without gluten'.
Examples in context
- Ne smem jesti pšenice, ker sem alergičen na gluten.I can't eat wheat because I'm allergic to gluten.
- Prosimo, ali imate kakšna brezglutenska živila?Please, do you have any gluten-free products?
- Ta kruh vsebuje gluten.This bread contains gluten.
- Ali ta sladostni izdelek ima gluten?Does this sweet treat have gluten?
Example conversation
Luka and Petra are ordering food at a restaurant.
- LukaPetra, ali ta torta vsebuje gluten?Petra, does this cake contain gluten?
- PetraNe, ta torta je brez glutena.No, this cake is gluten-free.
- LukaOdlično, potem jo lahko jem.Great, then I can eat it.
- PetraVživimo v sladici, Luka!Let's enjoy the dessert, Luka!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gluten” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
