n (= person, factor) the best ? der/die/das Beste; the best from the bunch (inf) ? (noch) der/die/das Beste; his past e book was his best ? sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; Along with the best of intentions ? mit den besten Absichten; These are the best of friends ? sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing with the best of them ? er kann sich im Singen