Einzeilige

Einzeilige is a German adjective meaning "single-line" or "one-line" and is used to describe things that consist of or fit into one line. The base form einzeilig is commonly used, and it is declined like other adjectives to match gender, number, and case, for example eine einzeilige Zeile (a one-line line) or ein einzeiliger Absatz (a one-line paragraph).

In literature and everyday language, einzeilige describes short, single-line units of text. The term is closely related to the noun Einzeiler, which refers to a one-liner or a very short epigram. Einzeilige Gedichte are poems that express meaning in a single line, often with concise wit or a compact image. Einzeiler as a concept is popular in humor and social media contexts, where brevity and punchiness are valued.

In publishing and typography, einzeilige is used to characterize elements designed to occupy only one line. Examples include eine einzeilige Überschrift (a single-line headline) or einzeilige Beschriftungen (single-line captions). Such usage emphasizes spatial economy and readability, particularly in formats with limited width like posters, banners, or compact layouts.

In computing and digital text, einzeilige can describe single-line constructs such as einzeilige Kommentare (one-line comments) or einzeilige Anweisungen (one-line statements) in programming and scripting languages. The term underscores brevity and often implies that the element expresses its purpose in a single, self-contained line.

See also: Einzeiler, One-liner. Token usage and translation vary by context, but across domains einzeilige consistently conveys the idea of a single, uninterrupted line.