English–German

“aim for” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌʃtreːbən/

Example

Wir streben ein gemeinsames Ziel an.

We are aiming for a common goal.

Illustration for anstreben (aim for)

How to say “aim for” in German

“Aim for” in German is anstreben.

A planned route leads steadily toward a desired destination through purposeful action.

Full entry for anstreben: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with anstreben

Viele junge Menschen streben eine Karriere an.

Many young people are aiming for a career.

Tips for using anstreben

  • Anstreben takes the goal as an accusative object, while 'nach etwas streben' uses a preposition and is a different construction.

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