Vてみ(ぃ)

The standard Japanese Vてみなさい, when used as an imperative, may become Vてみ in Kansai-ben. Vてみ can be also used to make a suggestion.

Common uses: 

Grammar elements: 

Kansai vs. Standard: 

Standard Vてみなさい
Vてみれば？
Kansai-ben Vてみ(ぃ)*

*Vowel extension often occurs with the final み.

Formation: 

V? (te-form?) +み(ぃ)

Example: 

Standard これ、おいしいよ。食べてみれば？
Kansai-ben これ、おいしいで。食べてみぃ。
English This is good. Try some.

Commentary: 

When (not) to use Vてみ(ぃ)

Vてみ(ぃ) should not be used with people who are in a superior or respected position.

Stirring up trouble with Vてみ(ぃ)

When Vてみ(ぃ) is pronounced with a rising tone, it can be perceived as a challenge, something along the lines of "just try and see".

Challenging
Standard なぐれるものならなぐってみろよ。
Kansai-ben なぐれるもんならなぐってみぃ。
English Do you think you can punch me? (Try and see.)