This is the 3671st most frequent Dutch word.
schoten
"Schoten" in English means "shots" (as in fired projectiles) or can refer to the town "Schoten" in Belgium, depending on context.
Here, 'schoten' is used as the plural noun 'shots' referring to gunfire.
De soldaten losten enkele schoten in de lucht.
The soldiers fired some shots in the air.
In this context, 'schoten' is the past tense of the verb 'schieten,' meaning to shoot or kick in sports.
Hij schoot de bal naar zijn teamgenoot.
He shot the ball to his teammate.
Here, 'schoten' is the past tense of the verb 'schieten,' metaphorically describing the rapid occurrence or passing of memories.