bestenfalls
Translation
at best, in the best-case scenario
Examples
Das dauert bestenfalls eine Stunde.
That will take an hour at best.
Er kommt bestenfalls morgen zurück.
He will be back tomorrow at best.
Grammar Patterns
bestenfalls ... at best ... Das dauert bestenfalls eine Stunde.
Similar Words
Synonyms: höchstens, allenfalls; Antonyms: schlimmstenfalls
Etymology
Composed of 'besten' (best, dative form) and 'Falls' (case). Literally means 'in the best case'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English phrase 'at best' or 'best case scenario'. The structure is very similar.