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っけ: what was it again?

N3 · 12 Emphasis, limits & comparison

Recalls something half-forgotten.

Plain past / だ + っけ. Used when the speaker tries to recall a fact. Casual only. Often with 何 or いつ.

Examples

あの人ひとの名前なまえは何なんだっけ。

What was that person's name again?

今日きょうは何曜日なんようびだっけ。

What day is it today again?