Χωρίς γλουτένη
choris glouteni
The Greek phrase for "no gluten" is Χωρίς γλουτένη (choris glouteni).
Χωρίς γλουτένη is used to describe food that does not contain gluten. You will commonly see this phrase on food packaging, on menus and hear it used in restaurants to identify gluten-free products.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition χωρίς, meaning "without" and the noun γλουτένη, meaning "gluten".
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun γλουτένη is in the accusative case, which is the standard case used after the preposition χωρίς.
How do you pronounce it?
choris glouteni
Did you know?
- The word χωρίς is used not only for ingredients but also to describe a person who is 'single' or 'without a partner' in certain colloquial contexts.
- While Χωρίς γλουτένη is the standard term, some labels use the word ελεύθερο meaning 'free' to mirror the English 'gluten-free' construction.
- The word χωρίς is often used in Greek literature and formal speech to signify being 'devoid of' a particular quality, not just physical ingredients.
Examples in context
- Θα ήθελα μια σαλάτα, αλλά δεν τρώω γλουτένη.I would like a salad, but I don't eat gluten.
- Γνωρίζεις κάποιο καλό μέρος για φαγητό χωρίς γλουτένη. Δεν τρώω φαγητά με γλουτένη.Do you know a good place for gluten-free food? I don't eat foods with gluten.
- Μην ανησυχείτε, είμαι αλλεργικός στη γλουτένη, οπότε παρακαλώ να ελέγξετε τα υλικά για την παρουσία γλουτένης.Don't worry, I am allergic to gluten, so please check the ingredients for the presence of gluten.
- Αυτό το ψωμί είναι χωρίς γλουτένη.Afto to psomi einai choris glouteni.This bread is without gluten.
- Θέλω κάτι χωρίς γλουτένη, παρακαλώ.Thelo kati choris glouteni, parakalo.I want something without gluten, please.
- Έχετε κάποιο γλυκό χωρίς γλουτένη;Echete kapoio glyko choris glouteni;Do you have any dessert without gluten?
Example conversation
Kostas and Maria are ordering food at a cafe.
- Κώστας KostasΜαρία, τι θα φάς για γλυκό;María, ti tha fás gia glykó?Maria, what will you have for dessert?
- Μαρία MariaΨάχνω κάτι που να είναι χωρίς γλουτένη.Psáchno káti pou na eínai chorís gloútini.I am looking for something that is gluten-free.
- Κώστας KostasΔες τη λίστα, έχουν μια τορτάκη.Des ti lísta, échoun mia tortáki.Look at the list, they have a small tart.
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, αυτή είναι χωρίς γλουτένη!Ne, aftí eínai chorís gloútini!Yes, this one is gluten-free!
