n (= particular person, issue) the best ? der/die/das Beste; the best from the bunch (inf) ? (noch) der/die/das Beste; his very last reserve was his best ? sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; with the best of intentions ? mit den besten Absichten; These are the best of buddies ? sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing Together with the best of these ? er