noun
die Bestrebung, -en
endeavor
Es ist der Wunsch oder das Ziel, etwas zu erreichen, für das man sich anstrengt.
The German word "Bestrebung" is a noun meaning "effort", "endeavor", or "endeavor to achieve something". It comes from the verb "streben" which means "to strive" or "to aspire". The prefix "be-" emphasizes the action.
Similar words:
- Bemühung (effort, endeavor)
- Anstrengung (exertion, effort)
- Streben (striving, pursuit)
Differences:
- Bestrebung often implies a focused, purposeful effort toward a goal, sometimes more formal or abstract.
- Bemühung emphasizes the attempt or trying.
- Anstrengung stresses physical or mental exertion.
- Streben focuses more on the act of striving or ambition itself.
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Examples
Seine Bestrebungen führen oft zu innovativen Ideen.noun
His endeavors often lead to innovative ideas.
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