No. 3,671 in Dutch
schoten
"Schoten" in English means "shots" (as in fired projectiles) or can refer to the town "Schoten" in Belgium, depending on context.
In a sentence
De soldaten losten enkele schoten in de lucht.
The soldiers fired some shots in the air.
Here, 'schoten' is used as the plural noun 'shots' referring to gunfire.
Hij schoot de bal naar zijn teamgenoot.
He shot the ball to his teammate.
In this context, 'schoten' is the past tense of the verb 'schieten,' meaning to shoot or kick in sports.
De herinneringen schoten door haar heen.
The memories shot through her.
Here, 'schoten' is the past tense of the verb 'schieten,' metaphorically describing the rapid occurrence or passing of memories.
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