German Expression · Intermediate
in spe
prospective, upcoming
Pronunciation: /ɪn ˈspeː/
Meaning
prospective, upcoming
Example
Ich bin mir ganz sicher, aber du weißt es nicht / Ich weiß es insgeheim / Mein zukünftiger Ex-Freund / Mein Ex-Freund in spe das wirst du sein
I'm quite sure, but you don't know / I know it secretly / My future ex-boyfriend / My upcoming ex-boyfriend that will be you
Practice tips
- Practice in spe out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for intermediate-level learners.