This is the 8774th most frequent Swedish word.
båtar
Boats.
Here, 'båtarna' is the definite plural form of 'båt', specifying particular boats that are defined by context ('the old ones').
De gamla båtarna behövde repareras.
The old boats needed to be repaired.
This sentence uses 'båtar' in a general plural reference, talking about boats collectively without specific identification.
Båtar används för fiske och transport.
Boats are used for fishing and transportation.
The word 'båtar' is used as the plural form of 'båt', meaning 'boats', showing general reference to multiple watercraft.