German Conversation · Level 32
91 words
German word
bestens
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɛstn̩s/
Meaning
- adverbvery well
Example
Mir geht es bestens.
I'm doing very well.
More examples
Die Veranstaltung ist bestens organisiert.
The event is very well organized.
Core concept
A status gauge resting at its highest mark.
Common phrases
bestens organisiert
very well organized
bestens beraten
very well advised
bestens geeignet
very well suited
Similar words
super: Extremely good or pleasing in casual speech.
prima: Outstanding or excellent in casual speech.
toll: Remarkably good and greeted with enthusiastic approval.
klasse: Excellent and highly regarded in casual speech.
Definition in German
sehr gut; so, dass es kaum besser sein könnte
Word origin
Bestens is the adverbial superlative of German gut and belongs to the Germanic family that includes English good, better, and best.
Usage tips
- Bestens is an adverb, so it stays unchanged in expressions such as 'bestens informiert' and does not take adjective endings.