eftersträvansvärd

Ef tersträvansvärd is a Swedish adjective that means “worthy of pursuit” or “worth striving for.” It is used to describe goals, traits, or ideals that are considered desirable enough to justify effort or commitment. In practice, the term appears mainly in formal, philosophical, or literary contexts, rather than in everyday conversation.

Etymology and form: the word is formed from the prefix efter- (in pursuit of), the verb sträva (to strive), and the suffix -värd, which conveys the sense of being worthy or deserving. The construction emphasizes normative value, marking something as appropriate or commendable to pursue.

Usage and examples: used before a noun to indicate worthiness of pursuit, for example: en eftersträvansvärd mål, en eftersträvansvärd egenskap. Plural forms would be eftersträvansvärda mål eller egenskaper. The term is often employed when evaluating policies, personal goals, eller moral ideals that people are encouraged to chase.

Nuance: eftersträvansvärd carries a prescriptive or evaluative tone, signaling that a target or virtue is not merely desirable but also commendable to strive toward. It is less common in everyday speech and may be substituted by phrases like “värd att sträva efter” for greater conversational clarity.

See also: värdefull, värdighet, sträva efter, mål.