Where does “すまん” come from?
すまん (Japanese) comes from Old Japanese 済む — to settle, finish.
すまん (Japanese): I'm sorry
Definitions
- I'm sorry
Ancestry of “すまん”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Japanese | 済む | to settle, finish |
すまん (Japanese) comes from Old Japanese 済む — to settle, finish.
すまん (Japanese): I'm sorry
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Japanese | 済む | to settle, finish |