anstreben
/ˈanˌʃtʁeːbn̩/
verb
C1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- strebt an
- past
- strebte an
- perfect
- hat angestrebt
Meaning
-
to strive for, to aim at
Built from an (on, at) + streben (to strive).
Made of
- an on, at
- streben to strive
Similar words
Sich anstrengen is to make an effort or try hard at the task in front of you; anstreben is to strive toward a longer-term goal or ambition.
Practice
1 What does anstreben mean?
to strive for, to aim at
2 Fill the gap: Er ___ eine Karriere als Arzt an.
Full sentence: Er strebt eine Karriere als Arzt an. (He aims at a career as a doctor.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches anstreben?
anstreben: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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