This is the 883rd most frequent Latvian word.
šīs
The Latvian word "šīs" means "this" (feminine, genitive or accusative plural form).
The word 'šīs' is used here as a pronoun modifying a plural feminine noun 'grāmatas', indicating specific items.
Šīs grāmatas ir ļoti interesantas.
These books are very interesting.
'Šīs' functions as a determiner pointing to ideas ('idejas') and denotes specificity, in plural form.
Vai tev patīk šīs idejas?
Do you like these ideas?
In this sentence, 'šīs' represents the plural feminine pronoun used for the noun 'problēmas', emphasizing the specific subjects discussed.