How to Say ‘Both would be best.’ in German
Am besten beides.
am BESS-ten BYE-dess
[am BESS-ten BYE-dess]
💬 Usage Tip: Very natural phrase meaning "ideally, both." Friendly and practical.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This sounds cooperative in German—you're stating a preference without sounding too rigid.
Phrase Breakdown
Am besten
am BESS-ten
best / preferably
Used to say what is the best choice.
Am besten rufen Sie morgen an.
It’s best if you call tomorrow.
Words in this phrase
Am
[am]
preferably / best
Part of the phrase "am besten," meaning the preferred choice.
Am besten beides, wenn das im Angebot möglich ist.
Preferably both, if that is possible in the offer.
besten
[BESS-ten]
best
Completes the phrase "am besten," used to say what is most desirable.
Am besten beides für Sommer und Winter.
Preferably both for summer and winter.
beides
[BYE-dess]
both
Refers to two functions or options together.
Am besten beides: kühlen und heizen.
Preferably both: cooling and heating.
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