n (= person, matter) the best ? der/die/das Beste; the best of the bunch (inf) ? (noch) der/die/das Beste; his previous reserve was his best ? sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; While using the best of intentions ? mit den besten Absichten; They may be the best of good friends ? sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing with the best of them ? er kann sic