these
word
/ˈðiz/
THEEZ
/ðˈiːz/
THEEZ
Definition
The plural form of 'this,' used to indicate specific things or people close to the speaker.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to point out several things near the speaker. Often appears with plural nouns (e.g., 'these books'). Don't confuse with 'those', which refers to things farther away.
Spanish: estos - estasPortuguese (BR): estes - estasPortuguese (PT): estes - estasChinese (Simplified): 这些Chinese (Traditional): 這些Hindi: येArabic: هؤلاءBengali: এগুলি - এগুলোRussian: этиJapanese: これらVietnamese: những... này - các... nàyKorean: 이 - 이러한Turkish: bunlarUrdu: یہIndonesian: ini (jamak) - yang ini
Example Sentences
These apples are fresh and sweet.
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These chairs are comfortable to sit on.
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I don't like these shoes because they are too tight.
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Have you read these emails yet? They're important.
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I can't believe these prices! Everything is so expensive now.
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I prefer these kinds of movies over the others.
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