n (= man or woman, thing) the best ? der/die/das Beste; the best of the bunch (inf) ? (noch) der/die/das Beste; his previous e book was his best ? sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; Using the best of intentions ? mit den besten Absichten; These are the best of good friends ? sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing Along with the best of them ? er kann s