VERB
streben/ˈʃtʁeːbn̩/to strive; to aspire; to aim
streben is a German verb that means to strive, to aspire, or to aim. It is pronounced /ˈʃtʁeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "strebte" and the past participle is "gestrebt".
Definitions
1.to strongly try to achieve something, to strive or aspire(general, goals and ambitions)
a.to work towards a goal (ambitious effort)
Er strebt nach Erfolg in seinem Beruf.—He strives for success in his profession.
b.to aim to reach or attain something (aspirational)
Viele Jugendliche streben danach, unabhängig zu sein.—Many young people aspire to be independent.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | streben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | strebe |
| Present (du) | strebst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | strebt |
| Preterite (ich) | strebte |
| Participle II | gestrebt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | strebte |
| Imperative (singular) | strebe |
| Imperative (plural) | strebt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "streben" mean in English?
- "streben" means to strive, to aspire, or to aim. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "streben"?
- "streben" is pronounced /ˈʃtʁeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "streben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "streben" is "gestrebt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "streben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "streben" becomes "strebte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "streben"?
- "streben" is a verb in German.
