die Bestrebung
Translation
endeavour, effort, aspiration, ambition
Examples
Seine Bestrebungen waren auf den Erfolg ausgerichtet.
His endeavours were aimed at success.
Es gibt Bestrebungen, das Gesetz zu ändern.
There are efforts to change the law.
Grammar Patterns
Bestrebungen, et4 zu tun efforts to do sth. There were efforts to improve the situation.
in der Bestrebung, et4 zu tun in an effort to do sth. In his effort to get rich, he worked day and night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bemühung (effort), Anstrengung (exertion), Ambition (ambition)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'streben' (to strive), with the prefix 'be-' and the suffix '-ung'. It means 'the act of striving for something'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'striving' ('streben') for the 'best'. It's a formal word for a strong effort or ambition.