This is the 8825th most frequent Korean word.
감은
"감은" means "closed" or "shut," often referring to eyes.
In this sentence, '감은' is used as a verb modifier, derived from the verb '감다,' which means 'to close.' Here, it modifies '눈' (eyes) to describe them as 'eyes that are closed.'
그는 책을 읽으며 감은 눈을 떴다.
He opened his closed eyes while reading a book.
In this sentence, '감은' is metaphorically describing '기억들' (memories) as wrapped or enveloped, indirectly indicating that they are situated in the past.
감은 기억들을 되새기며 웃었다.
She smiled while recalling past memories.
In this sentence, '감은' signifies a state related to '천' (fabric) being enclosed or folded, derived from the same verb '감다' meaning 'to wrap/bind.'