This is the 2626th most frequent Korean word.
삶은
"삶은" means "boiled" in English.
The word '삶은' here serves as a subject, referring to 'life' as a concept or general state of being.
삶은 새로운 도전과 고난으로 가득하다.
Life is filled with new challenges and hardships.
In this context, '삶은' modifies '감자와 고구마', meaning 'boiled', and specifies how the potatoes and sweet potatoes were prepared.
삶은 감자와 고구마가 부드럽고 맛있어요.
Boiled potatoes and sweet potatoes are tender and tasty.
Similar to the first sentence, '삶은' denotes 'life' as a broader entity offering experiences or lessons.