Breakdown of 〜te sumimasen
すみませんsumimasen
I'm sorry; pardon me; thank you
〜て〜te
verb suffix for forming the imperative, among other things
Usages of 〜te sumimasen
遅れて すみません。okurete sumimasen.
I'm sorry for being late.
メール を 送らなくて すみません。meeru o okuranakute sumimasen.
I'm sorry for not sending the email.
大きな 声 で 話して すみません でした。ookina koe de hanashite sumimasen deshita.
I'm sorry for speaking loudly.
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