This is the 7434th most frequent Dutch word.
boten
"Boats"
Here, 'boten' means 'boats', the plural form of 'boot' (boat), used to describe multiple watercraft.
De boten liggen aangemeerd in de haven.
The boats are moored in the harbor.
In this sentence, 'boten' again refers to 'boats', emphasizing their activity of sailing on a river.
Wij zagen boten op de rivier varen.
We saw boats sailing on the river.
Here, 'boten' is used to express a general fondness for boats, including specific ones like sailboats.