n (= man or woman, issue) the best ? der/die/das Beste; the best of the bunch (inf) ? (noch) der/die/das Beste; his 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 mates ? sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing with the best of them ? er kann sich im Singen