だった、確か

was, I think

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was, I think 確か signals that the speaker is recalling something and is not completely certain.
JA: あの人は先生だった、確か。
EN: That person was a teacher, I think.

確かあの人だった、確か先生だ。

I’m pretty sure it was them—I think they’re a teacher.

確かあの店だった、確かこの道だ。

That was definitely the shop, and this must be the road.

確かあの映画だった、確か面白い。

I think it was that movie—the one that was interesting, if I remember correctly.

確かあの本だった、確か青い表紙だ。

I'm pretty sure it was that book—the cover was blue, I think.

確かここだった、確か二階だ。

I’m pretty sure it was here—on the second floor, I think.