HeyRuaHow to say “gluten” in Irish
- Irish:
- glútan
- English:
- gluten
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLOO-tun” /ˈɡl̪ˠuːt̪ˠən̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- glútain, an ghlútain (e.g. méid an ghlútain, the amount of gluten)
What does “glútan” mean?
- gluten
- A protein found in wheat and some other cereals that gives dough its elasticity.Also: wheat protein.
“Glútan” with the article
Here is glútan after the article (an t-alt).
an glútan
the gluten
No change after an
“Glútan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glútan, the Irish word for gluten.
Tá glútan i bplúr cruithneachta.
There is gluten in wheat flour.
Ní féidir liom glútan a ithe.
I can't eat gluten.
Tá an glútan ag cur as do mo ghoile.
The gluten is upsetting my stomach.
An bhfuil arán saor ó ghlútan agaibh?
Do you have gluten-free bread?
Tá ailléirge ghlútain ar m'iníon.
My daughter has a gluten allergy.
Léigh an lipéad le fáil amach faoin nglútan.
Read the label to find out about the gluten.
Bíonn méid mór glútain sa taos seo.
There is a lot of gluten in this dough.
Other nouns in Irish
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Gluten in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gluten?
The Irish for gluten is glútan (pronounced “GLOO-tun”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce glútan in Irish?
Glútan is said like “GLOO-tun” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠuːt̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
Does glútan have a plural?
No plural form is given for glútan in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does glútan change to ghlútan or nglútan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glútan becomes mo ghlútan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglútan (eclipsis).
How do I say 'gluten-free' in Irish?
Say 'saor ó ghlútan', with lenition after 'ó', for example 'arán saor ó ghlútan' (gluten-free bread).
