helst

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.

De fleste mennesker ønsker helst at være lykkelige.

Most people preferably wish to be happy.