てすみません
JLPT Level: N4
Meanings
I'm sorry for ~
Sorry for doing ~
Please excuse me for ~
Usage
Vて + すみません
Explanation
Used to apologize for something you have done or for a situation you caused. The phrase follows the te-form of a verb, indicating the action you’re apologizing about. It is common in informal and polite contexts to acknowledge a minor disruption or inconvenience and to express regret. It can be used for both personal and situational apologies, and often appears when you have caused a delay, trouble, or inconvenience for someone else.
遅れてすみません。
おくれてすみません。
Sorry for being late.
お待たせしてすみません。
おまたせしてすみません。
Sorry to keep you waiting.
急いで着いたんですが、電車が遅れてすみません。
いそいでついたんですが、でんしゃがおくれてすみません。
I got here quickly, but I’m sorry the train was late.
話を途中で止めてすみません。
はなしをとちゅうでとめてすみません。
Sorry for stopping you in the middle of our conversation.