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wenn ich mich recht entsinne

if I remember correctly

adverb ven ikh mikh rekht ent-ZI-neh Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

if my memory serves me right

Usage Note

Wenn ich mich recht entsinne is a formal hedging expression used before a recalled fact; signals that the speaker is not fully certain and invites correction — common in meetings and formal discussion.

Examples

"Wenn ich mich recht entsinne, war das im April."

Natural Translation

If I remember correctly, that was in April.

Literal Translation

If I myself correctly recall, was that in April.

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