This is the 8439th most frequent Dutch word.
groten
"Groten" means "greet" or "greetings" in English.
Here, 'groten' is used as a plural adjective acting as a noun, referring to significant or important individuals.
De groten der aarde hebben veel invloed.
The great ones of the earth have much influence.
'Groeten' here is used as a plural noun meaning 'regards' or 'greetings'.
Hij stuurde de groeten naar zijn vrienden.
He sent his regards to his friends.
In this sentence, 'groten' acts as part of the phrase 'groten sprongen' meaning 'great leaps', showcasing it as an adjective describing the noun 'sprongen'.