intent / eager
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to be intent
To make a serious effort or have the firm goal of achieving or doing something. It expresses a strong intention and effort.
Wir sind bestrebt, unseren Kunden den bestmöglichen Service zu bieten.
We are intent on offering our customers the best possible service.
The word 'bestrebt' (intent/eager) is derived from the verb 'streben' (to strive), which means 'to make a serious effort toward something.' The prefix 'be-' here strengthens the goal-oriented nature of the action.
Sie strebt nach einer höheren Position im Unternehmen.
She is striving for a higher position in the company.
'Bestrebt' (intent/eager) is almost always used in the fixed construction 'bestrebt sein, etwas zu tun' (to be intent on doing something). So it is followed by a comma and a subordinate clause with 'zu' and the infinitive of the verb.
Die Regierung ist bestrebt, die Arbeitslosigkeit zu senken.
The government is intent on reducing unemployment.
This word belongs to formal language. It is often found in official announcements, business letters, or job application letters.
Wir sind stets bestrebt, die Qualität unserer Produkte zu verbessern.
We are always intent on improving the quality of our products.
deliberate / intent
'bedacht sein auf' and 'bestrebt sein' both describe someone treating a particular goal as important. 'bedacht sein auf' emphasizes more that someone pays attention to something or wants to preserve something, for example safety, order, or quality. 'bestrebt sein' places stronger emphasis on active effort and the firm will to achieve something. The words can be confused because both are connected to a goal. 'bedacht sein auf' sounds more cautious and attentive; 'bestrebt sein' sounds more goal-oriented and active.
In der Werkstatt ist der Verkäufer bestrebt, für jeden Kunden eine passende Lösung zu finden.
In the workshop, the salesperson is intent on finding a suitable solution for every customer.
Bei der Planung ist das Team auf niedrige Kosten bedacht.
During the planning, the team is intent on keeping costs low.