Eftersträvansvärda

Ef­tersträvansvärda is a Swedish adjective describing something that is worth pursuing or desirable to strive for. It is used to characterize goals, ideas, or objects that are judged to merit effort because they are beneficial, admirable, or important. The term often appears in formal, philosophical, ethical, or policy discussions, as well as in contexts involving personal development.

Origin and form: The word is a compound of eftersträvan, meaning pursuit or aspiration, and värd, meaning worthy. In practice, eftersträvansvärda is used before plural nouns, as in eftersträvansvärda mål. The singular form exists in accordance with standard Swedish grammar, but the plural form är vanligaste.

Usage: The term carries a relatively formal or literary tone and is less common in casual conversation. It conveys evaluative judgment about the value of pursuing certain goals or projects, rather than merely describing them as feasible. A common paraphrase is värt att sträva efter, which can be used in more everyday language.

Examples: Dessa mål är eftersträvansvärda. Policyförslagen bör fokusera på eftersträvansvärda projekt som främjar utbildning och folkhälsa. I näringslivet ses ofta hållbarhet som en eftersträvansvärd prioritering, särskilt i projektportföljer som kräver långsiktig nytta.