n (= human being, factor) the best → der/die/das Beste; the best from the bunch (inf) → (noch) der/die/das Beste; his very last book was his best → sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; Together with the best of intentions → mit den besten Absichten; they are the best of pals → sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing with the best of them → er