1. The problem is to understand the meaning of the word "deze". 2. "Deze" is a Dutch word that translates to "this" in English. 3. It is used as a demonstrative pronoun or adjective to indicate a specific object or person close to the speaker. 4. For example, in Dutch: "Deze appel is rood." means "This apple is red." in English. 5. So, "deze" helps specify which item or person is being talked about in a sentence.