No. 8,439 in Dutch
groten
"Groten" means "greet" or "greetings" in English.
In a sentence
De groten der aarde hebben veel invloed.
The great ones of the earth have much influence.
Here, 'groten' is used as a plural adjective acting as a noun, referring to significant or important individuals.
Hij stuurde de groeten naar zijn vrienden.
He sent his regards to his friends.
'Groeten' here is used as a plural noun meaning 'regards' or 'greetings'.
Wij groeiden met groten sprongen vooruit.
We advanced with great leaps.
In this sentence, 'groten' acts as part of the phrase 'groten sprongen' meaning 'great leaps', showcasing it as an adjective describing the noun 'sprongen'.
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