This is the 190th most frequent Norwegian word.
disse
The Norwegian word "disse" means "these" or "swing" (depending on context).
Here, 'disse' functions as a demonstrative pronoun referring to specific books.
Disse bøkene er veldig interessante.
These books are very interesting.
'Disse' here serves as a demonstrative pronoun highlighting a selection of specific items contrasted with others.
Hvorfor valgte du disse framfor de andre?
Why did you choose these instead of the others?
In this example, 'disse' acts as a demonstrative pronoun plural for an unspecified noun understood from the context.