すんまへん

expression

sorry; excuse me; thank you

Kansai dialect equivalent of すみません, used to apologize, get attention, or express gratitude. Tone and context determine the exact meaning.

See also: すみません · すいません

• すんまへん、ちょっと道みちを教おしえてくれへん？

  Excuse me, could you tell me the way?

• あ、すんまへん、遅おくれてしもた。

  Oh, sorry, I ended up being late.

• これ、おおきに。すんまへんなあ。

  Thanks for this. I really appreciate it.