glutenfrei
/ɡluˈteːnˌfʁaɪ̯/
The English phrase "no gluten" is expressed in German as glutenfrei.
Glutenfrei is the standard term used on food packaging and in restaurants to indicate that a product contains no gluten.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Gluten (gluten) and frei (free).
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adjective before a noun, the ending of glutenfrei changes to match the gender and case of the noun, such as glutenfreie Produkte (gluten-free products).
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡluˈteːnˌfʁaɪ̯/
Did you know?
- The word Gluten itself comes from the Latin word 'gluten', which means 'glue', describing the sticky consistency of the protein when mixed with water.
- The German word frei is so versatile that it can describe things that are not just 'free of' substances, but also things that are 'vacant' or 'available', such as a parking space.
- The term glutenfrei is part of a strict legal naming convention in Germany. Only foods that meet very specific, low-threshold measurements of gluten can legally use this specific word on their packaging.
Examples in context
- Guten Tag! Ich vertrage kein Gluten, haben Sie glutenfreie Optionen?Good day! I can't handle gluten, do you have any gluten-free options?
- Klar! Aber bitte beachte, dass ich kein Gluten vertrage. Können wir ein glutenfreies Restaurant finden?Sure! But please note that I can't handle gluten. Can we find a gluten-free restaurant?
- Ist dieses Brot glutenfrei?Is this bread gluten-free?
- Ich suche glutenfreie Kekse.I am looking for gluten-free cookies.
- Dieses Müsli ist komplett glutenfrei.This cereal is completely gluten-free.
Example conversation
Julian and Laura are shopping for groceries in a supermarket.
- JulianLaura, ist diese Pasta glutenfrei?Laura, is this pasta gluten-free?
- LauraJa, auf der Packung steht glutenfrei.Yes, it says gluten-free on the package.
- JulianPerfekt, dann nehme ich sie.Perfect, then I will take it.
- LauraGute Idee, Julian.Good idea, Julian.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry glutenfrei, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries glutenfrei, CC BY-SA 4.0.
