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“strive” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtʁeːbən/

Example

Er strebt nach Freiheit.

He is striving for freedom.

Illustration for streben (strive)

How to say “strive” in German

“Strive” in German is streben.

A person keeps moving toward a chosen summit, with the goal directing the effort.

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

Example sentences with streben

Viele junge Unternehmer streben nach Erfolg.

Many young entrepreneurs strive for success.

Tips for using streben

  • With a noun, streben nach takes the dative, as in 'nach Freiheit streben'; the separable verb anstreben takes a direct object.

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