erstrebenswert
Translation
desirable, worth striving for, worthwhile
Examples
Ein Leben in Frieden ist erstrebenswert.
A life in peace is desirable.
Dieses Ziel ist sehr erstrebenswert.
This goal is very much worth striving for.
Grammar Patterns
((sth. is)) desirable/worth striving for A doctorate is desirable for many people.
Similar Words
wünschenswert (desirable), lohnenswert (worthwhile)
Etymology
From 'erstreben' (to strive for) + '-wert' (worth). Literally 'worth striving for'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: er-streben-s-wert. Something is 'worth' (wert) the 'striving' (streben).