where I am mistaken vs where am I mistaken

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Where I am mistaken' is used when the speaker is reflecting on their own mistakes or errors. 'Where am I mistaken?' is used when the speaker is seeking clarification or feedback on where they might be wrong.

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where I am mistaken

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the speaker is reflecting on their own mistakes or errors.

This phrase is used when the speaker is acknowledging that they have made a mistake and is trying to identify where they went wrong.

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where I am mistaken
Perhaps I am mistaken about you.
Unless I am mistaken, the most beautiful princess really is mad with love for me.
Correct me if I am mistaken. You are not mistaken.
But Otranto, unless I am mistaken, is a small town in southern Italy.
Unless I am mistaken, doctor... conventional treatments should prove ineffective... against such injuries in that region of the brain.
Tell me not that I am mistaken in you as well.
I should be glad to think that I am mistaken.
Unless I am mistaken, I have not received such a request.
However, if I am mistaken, then I give the undertaking that further news will follow in writing.
I should like to know from the President of the Commission whether I am mistaken.
Unless I am mistaken, we are shortly due to debate meat containing hormones from the United States.
Unless I am mistaken, you have not yet said anything about that.
Unless I am mistaken, the Commission has already started giving consideration as to how this aspect may be included.
If I am mistaken, I would be very grateful for a written reply on the suitability or inadequacy of the scheme I have proposed.
Mrs van den Burg, unless I am mistaken I do not think that you read out the correct text.
For unless I am mistaken, every kingdom or empire is gained by wars and extended by victories.
with these quiet words: Or I am mistaken or just
And I believe, I don't think I am mistaken - that nowadays there are more martyrs than in the early days of the Church.
Unless I am mistaken, the Commission is exempt from VAT on documents published by the EU Official Publications Office on behalf of the institutions.
Unless I am mistaken, we have skipped the oral amendment I mentioned earlier concerning condemnation of the attitude of the Bahraini Government.

Alternatives:

where I have made a mistake
where I went wrong

where am I mistaken

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the speaker is seeking clarification or feedback on where they might be wrong.

This phrase is used when the speaker is asking for help in identifying where they may have made a mistake or error.

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where am I mistaken
You had some uncertainty, before answering Or am I mistaken?
Am I mistaken or is this is a form of interrogation?
Am I mistaken, or is Venice still a free Republic?
Am I mistaken in any part of this?
Am I mistaken in any part of this?
Have you forgotten me or am I mistaken?
Am I mistaken or did we not have this discussion?
OM: And am I mistaken that on occasions the images one sees are not from the location suggested by the voice? LW: Yes.
I think that it is true and if I am I mistaken, this so to see so.
Am I mistaken, or am I looking at a Xerces Blue butterfly?
Am I right to assume that those who have signed ACW would unqualifiedly recognise Human Rights or am I mistaken in this?
"Use the West for Chinese purposes." Is that true or am I mistaken?
Say, didn't we have an appointment for this evening or am I mistaken?
Are you telling me what to write, or am I mistaken?
Am I mistaken or are you the first at work today?
Say there sir, am I mistaken or is your dog is a bit weird?
Am I mistaken, or did I see you earlier with a group of blind children?
Am I mistaken or is there something wrong with the two of you?
Am I mistaken, or do I see desire in your eyes?
Am I mistaken, or do we have an hour to get this truck?

Alternatives:

where could I be wrong
where might I have made a mistake

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