n (= individual, thing) 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; While using the best of intentions → mit den besten Absichten; They can be the best of buddies → sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing with the best of them → er ka