German word

allerbest

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈalɐˌbɛst/

Meaning

  • adjectivevery best

Example

Das ist der allerbeste Plan, den wir haben.

That is the very best plan we have.

Illustration for allerbest (very best)

More examples

Dieses Ereignis bleibt in allerbester Erinnerung.

This event is remembered most fondly.

Core concept

One choice stands above the rest and is marked as especially outstanding.

Common phrases

  • in allerbester Erinnerung

    remembered most fondly

  • von allerbestem Nutzen

    of the greatest benefit

Similar words

beste: Ranking highest among others of the same kind.

Definition in German

Attributiver, verstärkter Superlativ von 'gut', meist mit bestimmtem Artikel vor dem Nomen verwendet.

Word origin

Allerbest combines the intensifying element aller- with best, the superlative form of gut.

Usage tips

  • As an attributive adjective, allerbest takes normal endings: der allerbeste Plan, eine allerbeste Idee, and mit dem allerbesten Plan.

Opposites

  • minderwertiginferioradjective

Related words

  • Allerbestthe very bestnoun

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