n (= individual, factor) the best → der/die/das Beste; the best in the bunch (inf) → (noch) der/die/das Beste; his final e book was his best → sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; with the best of intentions → mit den besten Absichten; they are the best of pals → sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing While using the best of them → er kann si