angestrebt

Angestrebt is the past participle of the German verb anstreben, which means to strive for, to aim for, or to pursue a goal. In usage, angestrebt describes something that is intended, pursued, or desired, rather than something that has already been achieved. It is commonly used in formal or written German to convey planning and intentional effort.

Grammar and forms: As a participle, angestrebt appears in verb phrases such as ich habe ein Ziel angestrebt or das Ziel wurde angestrebt. When used attributively as an adjective, it changes form to agree with the noun: das angestrebte Ziel (singular neuter), die angestrebten Ziele (plural). The nuance is that the described goal is one that is being pursued or targeted, not merely existing.

Usage and context: The term is frequent in business planning, policy documents, research, and academic writing. It often accompanies nouns like Ziel (goal), Plan, Vorhaben, or Ergebnis. In English translations, angestrebt can be rendered as sought after, pursued, targeted, or intended, depending on context. It implies active effort and some degree of planning, as opposed to a passive or completed state.

Examples:

- Das angestrebte Ziel dieser Maßnahme ist eine Reduktion der Emissionen.

- Die angestrebten Ergebnisse der Studie deuten auf Verbesserungen hin.

These sentences illustrate the emphasis on intentional pursuit and planning behind the stated objectives.