die Bestrebungen
Translation
efforts, endeavors, aspirations, ambitions
Examples
Seine politischen Bestrebungen waren bekannt.
His political aspirations were known.
Alle Bestrebungen waren vergeblich.
All efforts were in vain.
Grammar Patterns
to have political aspirations He always had political aspirations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bemühungen (efforts), Anstrengungen (exertions), Ziele (goals), Ambitionen (ambitions)
Etymology
Plural of 'die Bestrebung', derived from the verb 'streben' (to strive). The suffix '-ung' forms feminine nouns.
Memory Tips
The plural '-ungen' often refers to multiple, concrete actions or attempts.