streben

The German word "streben" is a verb meaning "to strive", "to aspire", or "to aim for".

• Derived from its own root (no compound parts involved), "streben" captures the idea of making an effort toward a goal or ambition.

Similar words:

• anstreben (to aim at, pursue)
• sich bemühen (to endeavor, to make efforts)
• nach etwas streben (to strive for something)

Differences:

• anstreben often implies a more focused or deliberate goal.
• sich bemühen emphasizes the effort rather than the goal itself.
• streben generally denotes the act of pushing and working toward an objective with a sense of determination.