How to Say ‘Best’ in German
Am besten
am BESS-ten
[am BESS-ten]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally "best," but often used like "ideally" or "preferably." Very common in spoken German.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This phrase helps you sound polite and flexible instead of overly demanding—useful in requests and consultations.
Phrase Breakdown
Am
[am]
at the / best
Part of the fixed phrase "am besten," meaning "best" or "preferably."
Am besten wäre ein leises Modell.
A quiet model would be best.
besten
[BESS-ten]
best
Used in the phrase "am besten" to express the preferred option.
Am besten wählen wir beides.
Best of all, we choose both.
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