Noun
das Beste
the best; the best thing
A2
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Meanings
Noun
- the best; the best thing
- the best part
Example sentence
Das Beste kommt bei diesem Menü ganz zum Schluss.
The best part of this menu comes right at the end.
Word forms
singular
das Beste
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Beste
Accusativedas Beste
Dativedem Besten
Genitivedes Besten
Beste takes adjective endings: das Beste, but etwas Bestes.
Usage
- das Beste — the best thing; a nominalised adjective
- jemandem nur das Beste wünschen — wish someone only the best
Das Beste an der Reise war das Essen.
The best thing about the trip was the food.