German Conversation · Level 8
90 words
German word
best
Pronunciation
IPA/bɛst/
Meaning
- adjectivebest
Example
Das ist die beste Wahl.
That is the best choice.
More examples
Sie handelte in bester Absicht.
She acted with the best intentions.
Core concept
One choice rises above all the others and occupies the top position.
Common phrases
in bester Absicht
with the best intentions
von bester Qualität
of the highest quality
im besten Interesse
in the best interest
Similar words
gut: Of good quality or meeting a sound standard.
besser: Higher in quality or value than another option.
Definition in German
Superlativ von gut; drückt aus, dass etwas im Vergleich am höchsten ist.
Word origin
German best is an inherited Germanic superlative related to English best, while gut has the irregular comparative besser and superlative best.
Usage tips
- Before a noun, best takes an adjective ending, as in die beste Wahl, and the ending changes with gender, number, and case.
Opposites
- schlechtesteworstadjective
Related words
- bestensexcellentlyadverb
- Bestpreisbest pricenoun