This is the 693rd most frequent Latvian word.
šajās
"Šajās" means "in these" in English.
The word 'šajās' in this sentence denotes the time period (these days) referring to the current days that 'we are experiencing'.
Šajās dienās laiks ir ļoti saulains.
These days, the weather is very sunny.
The word 'šajās' indicates location in this phrase, referring to the specific houses in which the friends reside.
Mūsu draugi dzīvo šajās mājās.
Our friends live in these houses.
In this context, 'šajās' specifies particular cities where the events are taking place, emphasizing locality.