n (= person, thing) the best ? der/die/das Beste; the best from the bunch (inf) ? (noch) der/die/das Beste; his final guide was his best ? sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; With all the best of intentions ? mit den besten Absichten; They can be the best of good friends ? sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing While using the best of these ? er kann si