strive

streben

To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently

• Strive not to conquer the world; strive to learn about it.

  Strebe nicht danach, die Welt zu erobern; strebe danach, sie kennenzulernen.

  Tatoeba · frpzzd · CC BY 2.0 FR

• As happiness doesn't exist, we have to strive to be happy without it.

  Da es das Glück nicht gibt, müssen wir uns anstrengen, ohne es glücklich zu sein.

  Tatoeba · Eldad · CC BY 2.0 FR

streben

To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest

streben

To vie; to compete as a rival