Dutch Expression · Intermediate
in spe
prospective, hopeful, upcoming
Pronunciation: /ɪn ˈspeː/
Meaning
prospective, hopeful, upcoming
Example
De technische universiteit zat vol ingenieurs in spe.
The technical university was full of prospective engineers.
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 Dutch expression is for intermediate-level learners.