einzeilig

Einzeilig is a German adjective meaning “one-line” or “single-line.” It is formed from ein (one) and Zeile (line) with the suffix -ig and is used in a range of contexts to describe text or elements that fit on a single horizontal line rather than spanning multiple lines.

In typography and publishing, einzeilig describes layouts, headings, or captions that occupy only one line. Examples include eine einzeilige Überschrift or eine einzeilige Anzeige, where space is limited and line breaks are minimized. In digital interfaces, a field or label may be described as einzeilig when it is visually constrained to a single line.

In computing and scripting, einzeilig can refer to code elements that fit on one line, such as einzeiliger Kommentar (one-line comment) or eine einzeilige Anweisung (a one-line command). The term helps distinguish single-line statements from mehrzeilig (multi-line) constructs.

In literature, the related noun Einzeiler denotes a concise, often humorous one-line joke or remark. The adjective einzeilig is distinct from Einzeiler and from zweizeilig (two-line) or mehrzeilig (multi-line), and it is commonly used when describing formatting, design constraints, or compact textual forms.

See also: zweizeilig, mehrzeilig, Einzeiler.