diff --git a/dataengine.h b/dataengine.h
index b299473b7..54179f0f6 100644
--- a/dataengine.h
+++ b/dataengine.h
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ class PLASMA_EXPORT DataEngine : public QObject
         /**
          * @param source the source to target the Service at
          * @return a Service that has the source as a destination. The service
-         *         is parented to the DataEngine, but may be deleted by the
+         *         is parented to the DataEngine, but should be deleted by the
          *         caller when finished with it
          */
         Q_INVOKABLE virtual Service *serviceForSource(const QString &source);