das Beste
Translation
the best, the best thing
Examples
Das ist das Beste für dich.
That is the best thing for you.
Wir hoffen auf das Beste.
We are hoping for the best.
Er gibt immer sein Bestes.
He always gives his best.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) ((the best thing)) to be the best thing The best thing is, we start right away.
((to hope)) ((for the best)) to hope for the best We are hoping for the best.
((to give)) ((one's best)) to give one's best She gave her best.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Optimum (the optimum); Antonyms: das Schlechteste (the worst)
Etymology
Nominalisation of the superlative adjective 'beste' (best), which comes from 'gut' (good).
Memory Tips
The article 'das' turns the adjective 'beste' into a noun meaning 'the best thing'. Remember 'das' + adjective = noun.