No. 30 in Dutch
deze
"This" or "these" (depending on context).
In a sentence
Deze appel is zoet.
This apple is sweet.
Here, 'deze' is used as a demonstrative pronoun to indicate a specific apple, implying proximity in a concrete sense (the immediate apple being referred to).
Waarom is deze deur gesloten?
Why is this door closed?
In this example, 'deze' demonstrates a particular noun, 'deur', often nearby or implied within the conversation boundaries.
Ik hou van deze boeken.
I love these books.
'Deze' is utilized here to refer collectively to a group of objects ('boeken'), showing plurality and close relationship to the speaker.
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