aufstrebend
Translation
aspiring, up-and-coming, ambitious, emerging
Examples
Sie ist eine aufstrebende Politikerin.
She is an up-and-coming politician.
Das ist ein aufstrebendes Viertel in der Stadt.
That is an emerging neighbourhood in the city.
Grammar Patterns
〈an〉 up-and-coming... She is an up-and-coming artist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ehrgeizig, ambitioniert, emporstrebend; Antonyms: stagnierend, absteigend
Etymology
From the verb 'aufstreben' (to strive upwards), which is 'auf' (up) + 'streben' (to strive). It's the present participle.
Memory Tips
Think of a plant 'striving up' (aufstreben) towards the sun. It's growing and ambitious.