No. 2,626 in Korean
삶은
"삶은" means "boiled" in English.
In a sentence
삶은 새로운 도전과 고난으로 가득하다.
Life is filled with new challenges and hardships.
The word '삶은' here serves as a subject, referring to 'life' as a concept or general state of being.
삶은 감자와 고구마가 부드럽고 맛있어요.
Boiled potatoes and sweet potatoes are tender and tasty.
In this context, '삶은' modifies '감자와 고구마', meaning 'boiled', and specifies how the potatoes and sweet potatoes were prepared.
삶은 인간에게 많은 교훈을 준다.
Life gives many lessons to humans.
Similar to the first sentence, '삶은' denotes 'life' as a broader entity offering experiences or lessons.
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