n (= human being, detail) the best ? der/die/das Beste; the best with the bunch (inf) ? (noch) der/die/das Beste; his previous reserve was his best ? sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; Together with the best of intentions ? mit den besten Absichten; They're the best of buddies ? sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing While using the best of these ? er