This is the 802nd most frequent Danish word.
helst
"Helst" means "preferably" or "rather" in English.
Here, 'helst' conveys a preference or choice determined as the most favorable among options.
Jeg vil helst have kaffe.
I would prefer to have coffee.
In this sentence, 'helst' expresses a gentle suggestion or advice for a preferred action.
Du må helst ikke glemme at tage din paraply.
You should preferably not forget to take your umbrella.
In this case, 'helst' indicates an ideal condition or aspiration.