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How to Say ‘Is it actually gluten-free?’ in German

Ist die eigentlich glutenfrei?

ist dee EYE-gent-likh GLOO-ten-fry

[ist dee EYE-gent-likh GLOO-ten-fry]

💬 Usage Tip: eigentlich doesn't mean "actually" in a contradicting way here. It softens the question, much like "by the way". die stands in for "it" because Milch is a feminine word.

Phrase Breakdown

Ist die eigentlich

ist dee EYE-gent-likh

Is it actually

'Die' here means 'it' and refers to the milk. 'Eigentlich' ('EYE-gent-lich') softens the question.

Example

Ist die eigentlich frisch?

Is it actually fresh?

Words in this phrase

Ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

die

[dee]

it / that one

Demonstrative pronoun referring back to a feminine noun.

Example

Die Jacke? Die ist neu.

The jacket? It's new.

eigentlich

[EYE-gent-likh]

actually

Adverb meaning 'in fact' or 'really', often softening a statement.

Example

Eigentlich habe ich keine Zeit.

Actually, I don't have time.

glutenfrei?

GLOO-ten-fry

gluten-free?

Say 'gloo-TEN-fry'. The German 'u' is long, like 'oo'.

Example

Das Brot ist glutenfrei.

The bread is gluten-free.

Words in this phrase

glutenfrei

[GLOO-ten-fry]

gluten-free

Describes food or a diet without gluten.

Example

Er isst glutenfrei wegen einer Unverträglichkeit.

He eats gluten-free because of an intolerance.

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