This is the 697th most frequent Dutch word.
troepen
"Troepen" means "troops" or "forces" in English.
Here, 'troepen' refers to a group of soldiers or military forces.
De troepen marcheerden door de stad.
The troops marched through the city.
In this sentence, 'troepen' is used to describe groups or flocks, specifically of birds in this context.
Verschillende troepen vogels vlogen over het meer.
Different flocks of birds flew over the lake.
Here, 'troepen' metaphorically represents groups of people working together, like teams.