n (= individual, factor) the best ? der/die/das Beste; the best with the bunch (inf) ? (noch) der/die/das Beste; his final book was his best ? sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; Together with the best of intentions ? mit den besten Absichten; They are really the best of friends ? sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing with the best of these ? er kann s