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
Both words show that someone is pursuing a particular goal. „Bedacht sein auf“ emphasizes paying attention to this goal and wanting to preserve it, while „bestrebt sein“ highlights strong intention and personal effort. Use „bedacht“ for caution and „bestrebt“ for active effort.
Die Leiterin ist bestrebt, das Team rechtzeitig zu informieren.
The team leader is determined to inform the team in good time.
Die Leiterin ist darauf bedacht, das Team rechtzeitig zu informieren.
The team leader is careful to inform the team in good time.
