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Streben Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Streben" is mainly used as verb meaning "strive", "aspire" or "endeavor". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Streben"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: streben
- Simple past: strebte
- Participle: gestrebt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Streben
- Plural: die Streben
Meanings of "Streben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To strive for something with determination"
"Streben", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To strive to achieve or accomplish something with determination and persistence."
- Translation(s): strive, aspire, endeavor, aim
- Synonym(s): Trachten, Sich bemühen, Anstreben
- Antonym(s): Aufgeben
- Related word(s): Bestrebung, Bestreben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er strebt nach beruflichem Erfolg.
- Wir streben danach, unsere Ziele zu erreichen.
- Die Firma strebt eine Expansion in neue Märkte an.
2.) "To head towards a direction"
"Streben", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To move or head towards a specific place or direction."
- Translation(s): head, move towards, gravitate, tend
- Synonym(s): sich bewegen, sich richten
- Related word(s): Strebsamkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Vögel streben nach Süden.
- Das Licht strebt durch die Fenster ins Zimmer.
- Die Pflanzen streben zum Licht.
3.) "Effort or aspiration for a goal"
"Streben", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Effort or aspiration to achieve an objective or goal."
- Translation(s): striving, aspiration, endeavor, pursuit
- Synonym(s): Bestreben, Bemühung
- Antonym(s): aufgeben
- Related word(s): strebsam
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sein Streben nach Perfektion ist beeindruckend.
- Das Streben nach Glück ist ein universelles Ziel.
- Ihr Streben nach Wissen führte sie zu großen Erfolgen.