n (= human being, point) the best → der/die/das Beste; the best in the bunch (inf) → (noch) der/die/das Beste; his very last e book was his best → sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; Along with the best of intentions → mit den besten Absichten; They're the best of close friends → sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing Along with the best of th