aufstrebend
Translation
aspiring, up-and-coming, emerging, ambitious
Examples
Ich helfe dem aufstrebenden Künstler.
I am helping the up-and-coming artist.
Wir beobachten die Entwicklung der aufstrebenden Märkte.
We are observing the development of the emerging markets.
Grammar Patterns
modifies ((a noun)) I am helping the up-and-coming artist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ambitious, aspiring, emerging; Antonyms: stagnating, declining
Etymology
From the verb 'aufstreben' (to strive upwards), which is composed of 'auf-' (up) and 'streben' (to strive).
Memory Tips
Picture someone or something 'striving' (streben) 'upwards' (auf) towards success.