Eintägiger

Eintägiger is the attributive form of the German adjective eintägig, meaning lasting one day or occurring within a single day. It is used to describe events, trips, courses, and other activities that take place within a single calendar day.

In terms of grammar, eintägig declines like a standard German adjective when it precedes a noun. Examples include: ein eintägiger Kurs, eine eintägige Reise, ein eintägiges Seminar. In the plural, one can say eintägige Veranstaltungen or, with a definite article, die eintägigen Veranstaltungen. The endings follow the usual pattern of strong or mixed declension depending on the presence and type of determiner.

Etymology and related terms: eintägig is formed from ein Tag (one day) plus the suffix -ig, which conveys the sense of “having the character of” or “pertaining to.” The concept is commonly contrasted with mehrtägig, meaning lasting several days, and with other duration-based compounds such as einstündig (one-hour).

Usage and context: eintägig is frequently found in travel brochures, event calendars, and educational or professional offerings to designate activities that are completed within a single day. It helps distinguish concise, one-day formats from multi-day programs.

See also: mehrtägig, einstündig.