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Describes a person or action that has a clear goal in mind and works toward achieving it in a determined and consistent way.
Sie ist eine sehr zielstrebige Managerin, die genau weiß, was sie will.
She is a very determined manager who knows exactly what she wants.
The word is made up of 'das Ziel' (the goal) and the verb 'streben' (to strive intensely for something). A 'zielstrebige' (determined) person is therefore someone who actively strives toward a goal.
Er verfolgt seine Karrierepläne sehr zielstrebig.
He pursues his career plans very determinedly.
'Zielstrebig' (determined) can be used as an adjective before a noun, as an adverb to describe a verb, or on its own with 'sein' (to be).
Eine zielstrebige Studentin bereitet sich gut auf ihre Prüfungen vor.
A determined student prepares well for her exams.
As an adverb, 'zielstrebig' (determinedly) is often combined with verbs such as 'arbeiten' (to work), 'vorgehen' (to proceed), 'handeln' (to act), or 'ein Ziel verfolgen' (to pursue a goal).
Um erfolgreich zu sein, muss man seine Ziele zielstrebig verfolgen.
To be successful, you have to pursue your goals determinedly.
The word has a strongly positive connotation. It describes determination and focus in a constructive way.
Ihre zielstrebige Art wird von ihren Kollegen sehr geschätzt.
Her determined manner is greatly appreciated by her colleagues.
energetic / firm
Energisch and zielstrebig can both describe determined action. Energisch emphasizes forceful effort or a firm manner of appearing and acting, whereas zielstrebig emphasizes working consistently toward a clear goal. Energisch fits the manner of appearing, while zielstrebig fits the path toward a goal.
Mara arbeitete zielstrebig an der Umsetzung ihres Plans.
Mara worked determinedly to implement her plan.
Mara vertrat ihren Plan in der Sitzung energisch.
Mara defended her plan firmly in the meeting.
