έχω δυσανεξία στη γλουτένη
echo dysanexia sti glouteni
The English phrase "I am gluten-free" is expressed in Greek as έχω δυσανεξία στη γλουτένη (echo dysanexia sti glouteni).
This phrase is used to inform others that you cannot eat gluten due to a medical intolerance or allergy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase έχω δυσανεξία στη γλουτένη literally translates to "I have intolerance to gluten".
Which one should you use?
You may also use the shorter, more casual expression δεν τρώω γλουτένη, which means "I don't eat gluten".
How do you pronounce it?
echo dysanexia sti glouteni
Did you know?
- In Greece, mentioning a food intolerance is often met with a flurry of questions from the host about your health, as hospitality involves a deep personal concern for the guest's wellbeing.
- The word δυσανεξία shares the same root as the English word 'intolerance', but in Greek, it is also used to describe a general lack of patience or a 'short fuse' with people.
- While έχω δυσανεξία στη γλουτένη is the medical term, many Greeks simply use the English word 'gluten-free' as a loanword in modern urban cafes and specialty shops.
Examples in context
- Δεν μπορώ να φάω αυτό, έχω δυσανεξία στη γλουτένη.Den boró na fáo aftó, ékho dysanexía sti glouténi.I cannot eat this, I have a gluten intolerance.
Example conversation
At a restaurant before ordering food.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘέλετε να παραγγείλετε τώρα, Γιώργο;Thélete na parangeílete tóra, Giórgo?Would you like to order now, George?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, αλλά έχω δυσανεξία στη γλουτένη.Ne, allá écho dysanexía sti glouténi.Yes, but I am gluten-free.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΜην ανησυχείς, Ελένη θα βρει κάτι κατάλληλο.Min anisychéis, Eléni tha vreí káti katállilo.Don't worry, Eleni will find something suitable.
- Ελένη EleniΕυχαριστώ πολύ για τη βοήθεια.Efcharistó polý gia ti voítheia.Thank you very much for the help.
