Glutenvrij
The English phrase "no gluten" is expressed in Dutch as Glutenvrij.
The term glutenvrij is used to describe food that does not contain any gluten. You may also use the phrase zonder gluten to express the same meaning.
What does it mean word for word?
Glutenvrij is a compound of gluten and the suffix -vrij, which means "free".
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the word as an adjective before a noun, it often takes an -e ending, such as in the phrase glutenvrije pasta.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'free' can mean 'zero cost', the Dutch -vrij in glutenvrij exclusively means 'without'. To say something is free of charge, the Dutch use gratis.
- The Dutch suffix -vrij is used for more than just diets. You will see it on signs for 'smoke-free' zones (rookvrij) or 'alcohol-free' areas (alcoholvrij), treating these restrictions like a liberation.
- The word vrij in glutenvrij shares a common ancestor with the English word 'free', though it evolved through a different branch of Germanic languages to describe both liberty and the absence of a substance.
Examples in context
- Ja, ik wil graag glutenvrij eten, alstublieft.Yes, I would like to eat gluten-free, please.
- Natuurlijk, we hebben verschillende glutenvrije opties op het menu.Certainly, we have various gluten-free options on the menu.
- Bedankt, maar ik eet glutenvrij vanwege mijn allergie.Thanks, but I eat gluten-free due to my allergy.
- Geen probleem, we kunnen een glutenvrije pizza bestellen!No problem, we can order a gluten-free pizza!
- Is dit brood glutenvrij?Is this bread gluten-free?
- Ik zoek glutenvrije koekjes.I am looking for gluten-free cookies.
- Dit dessert is volledig glutenvrij.This dessert is completely gluten-free.
Example conversation
Julia and Daan are looking at a menu at a cafe.
- JuliaDaan, heeft dit restaurant glutenvrij eten?Daan, does this restaurant have gluten-free food?
- DaanJa, kijk maar eens op de kaart.Yes, just take a look at the menu.
- JuliaIk zie een glutenvrije pizza hier.I see a gluten-free pizza here.
- DaanDat klinkt eigenlijk heel lekker.That actually sounds very tasty.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries glutenvrij, CC BY-SA 4.0.
