n (= individual, matter) the best ? der/die/das Beste; the best from the bunch (inf) ? (noch) der/die/das Beste; his previous ebook was his best ? sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; with the best of intentions ? mit den besten Absichten; They may be the best of close friends ? sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing While using the best of these ? er ka