Formal:
* महत्वाकांक्षा (mahaatvaakaanksha): This is the most common and direct translation of "ambition." It refers to a strong desire for success, power, or achievement.
* उच्च आकांक्षा (uchch aakaanksha): This emphasizes the high aspirations and lofty goals associated with ambition.
Informal:
* बड़ा सपना (bara sapna): This means "big dream" and can be used to describe someone's ambitious goals.
* जीतने की चाह (jeetne ki chaah): This refers to a strong desire to win or succeed.
Other phrases:
* उन्नति की चाह (unnati ki chaah): This translates to "desire for progress" and suggests a strong desire for personal and professional growth.
* लक्ष्य प्राप्ति की इच्छा (lakshya prapti ki ichchha): This means "desire to achieve goals" and emphasizes the focused nature of ambition.
You can choose the phrase that best fits the situation and the level of formality you need.
For example, you could say:
* मेरी महत्वाकांक्षा है कि मैं एक सफल लेखक बनूँ (meri mahaatvaakaanksha hai ki main ek safal lekhak banun): My ambition is to become a successful writer.
* उसका बड़ा सपना है कि वह एक डॉक्टर बने (uska bada sapna hai ki woh ek doctor bane): His big dream is to become a doctor.
* उसमें जीतने की चाह बहुत ज़्यादा है (usme jeetne ki chaah bahut zyada hai): He has a very strong desire to win.
Remember to adjust the phrase and tone based on the specific context and your audience.