This is the 7102nd most frequent Dutch word.
baantjes
"Baantjes" means "jobs" or "laps" (e.g., in swimming) in English, depending on context.
In this sentence, 'baantjes' means 'jobs' or 'positions,' referring to different employments someone had.
Hij heeft veel baantjes gehad voordat hij dit werk vond.
He has had many jobs before he found this work.
Here, 'baantjes' refers to 'laps' in the context of swimming.
Zij zwem dagelijks baantjes in het zwembad.
She swims laps daily in the pool.
In this use, 'baantjes' signifies 'small tasks' or minor jobs, often temporary or less formal.