This is the 11943rd most frequent German word.
trachten
To strive or aspire.
The verb 'trachten' used here means 'to strive,' indicating a strong effort or goal towards achieving justice.
Sie trachten stets nach Gerechtigkeit.
They always strive for justice.
In this sentence, 'trachten' reflects a continuous and focused attempt to achieve or attain something, in this case, perfection.
Er wurde dafür bekannt, in allen Dingen nach Perfektion zu trachten.
He became known for striving for perfection in all things.
Here, 'trachten' conveys the communal effort and ambition to achieve a harmonious coexistence within the community.