aufstrebend
Translation
aspiring, up-and-coming, emerging, ambitious
Examples
Sie ist eine aufstrebende Künstlerin.
She is an up-and-coming artist.
China ist eine aufstrebende Wirtschaftsmacht.
China is an emerging economic power.
Grammar Patterns
modifies ((a noun)) an 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.