das Allerbeste
the very best
The best of all or the highest quality that can be achieved.
EXAMPLE
Für unsere Gäste ist nur das Allerbeste gut genug.
Only the very best is good enough for our guests.
das Allerbeste
the very best
die Allerbeste, die Allerbesten
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Meanings
das Allerbeste
the very best
A fixed expression used to wish someone everything good in a particularly heartfelt way.
EXAMPLE
Für deinen neuen Lebensabschnitt wünsche ich dir das Allerbeste.
I wish you the very best for this new chapter in your life.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Allerbesten |
| genitive | der Allerbesten |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Allerbeste | die Allerbesten |
| accusative | die Allerbeste | die Allerbesten |
| dative | der Allerbesten | den Allerbesten |
| genitive | der Allerbesten | der Allerbesten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Allerbeste' (the very best) combines the intensifier 'aller-' with the superlative form 'beste' (best) of 'gut' (good). As a noun, the word is capitalized and usually occurs with the article 'das'.
EXAMPLE
Für die Hochzeit haben sie das Allerbeste vorbereitet.
They prepared the very best for the wedding.
Typical collocation
When referring to the highest quality, 'das Allerbeste' (the very best) often occurs with 'nur' (only), especially in the fixed expression 'Nur das Allerbeste ist gut genug' (Only the very best is good enough). This expresses particularly high expectations.
EXAMPLE
Für ihr Baby kaufen die Eltern nur das Allerbeste.
The parents buy only the very best for their baby.
Wish expression
As a wish expression, 'das Allerbeste' (the very best) very often occurs with 'wünschen' (to wish). The person being addressed is in the dative, for example with 'dir' (you) or 'Ihnen' (you, formal).
EXAMPLE
Wir wünschen Ihnen für Ihren Ruhestand das Allerbeste.
We wish you the very best for your retirement.
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