der Beste
Translation
the best one (male), the best man
Examples
Er ist der Beste in seiner Klasse.
He is the best in his class.
Der Beste soll gewinnen.
May the best man win.
Grammar Patterns
the best ((in sth.)) Er ist der Beste in seiner Klasse.
Similar Words
der Sieger (the winner), der Champion (the champion)
Etymology
Superlative of 'gut' (good). This is the nominalised masculine form; the '-er' is the masculine nominative singular ending.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'best' man, like the best male student or best male athlete.