VERB
anstreben/ˈanˌʃtʁeːbn̩/to strive for; to aim at; to pursue
anstreben is a German verb that means to strive for, to aim at, or to pursue. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʃtʁeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "strebte an" and the past participle is "angestrebt".
Definitions
1.to actively seek to achieve something; to pursue a goal or objective(goals, ambitions)
a.to work intensively toward a concrete aim
Sie strebt eine Beförderung an.—She is striving for a promotion.
b.to desire and pursue a certain condition
Viele Jugendliche streben nach Unabhängigkeit an.—Many young people strive for independence.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anstreben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | strebe an |
| Present (du) | strebst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | strebt an |
| Preterite (ich) | strebte an |
| Participle II | angestrebt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | strebte an |
| Imperative (singular) | strebe an |
| Imperative (plural) | strebt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anstreben" mean in English?
- "anstreben" means to strive for, to aim at, or to pursue. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anstreben"?
- "anstreben" is pronounced /ˈanˌʃtʁeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anstreben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anstreben" is "angestrebt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anstreben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anstreben" becomes "strebte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anstreben"?
- "anstreben" is a verb in German.
