Best - Beste (The 314th Most Common German Word)

The German translation for Best is Beste. It can be used as adjective. It is the 314th most commonly used word in German, classified as a A1 word. This word often comes up when talking about measures. You can find example sentences below to provide context, and you can also listen to how the word is pronounced. Download our app to practice the 3000 most common German words, including this one, with over 60,000 example sentences, pronunciations, and various practice types.

Pronunciation

en English: best

de German: beste

Examples

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I do what's best for my country. Ich tue das Beste für mein Land.
I'm going to be the best. Ich werde der Beste sein.
This is the best movie I've seen in a long time. Das ist der beste Film, den ich seit langem gesehen habe.
The last one is the best. Der letzte ist der beste.
The best trip is the one that has no end. Die beste Reise ist die, die kein Ende hat.
I may be as bad as the worst, but, thank God, I am as good as the best. Ich bin vielleicht so schlecht wie das Schlimmste, aber Gott sei Dank bin ich so gut wie das Beste.
I wish you the best. Ich wünsche dir das Beste.
I thought that you were my best friend. Ich hielt dich für meine beste Freundin.

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Best - Beste (The 314th Most Common German Word)
You were my best friend. Du warst meine beste Freundin.
I saved the best for last. Ich habe mir das beste für den Schluss aufgehoben.
We've saved the best for last. Das Beste haben wir uns zum Schluss aufgehoben.
He is, without question, the best man for the job. Er ist ohne Frage der beste Mann für den Job.
The best was yet to come. Das Beste sollte noch kommen.
You're the best dad in the world. Du bist der beste Papa aller Zeiten
That guy took the best for himself. Der Typ hat das Beste für sich genommen.
The truth is the best lie. Die Wahrheit ist die beste Lüge.
It was the best experience in all my life. Es war die beste Erfahrung in meinem ganzen Leben.
This is the best movie I've ever seen. Das ist der beste Film, den ich je gesehen habe.
The best defense is a good offense. Angriff ist die beste Verteidigung.
The best time of life is when you are young. Die beste Zeit im Leben ist die Jugend.
I think this is the best meal I've ever eaten. Ich glaube, das ist das beste Gericht, das ich je gegessen habe

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