Norwegian · Common Verbs
Lete
To look for
Beginnerverb
Definition
To try to find something or someone.
Example
Jeg leter etter nøklene mine.
I am looking for my keys.
Etymology
'Lete' originates from the Old Norse 'leita', which also means 'to search'. It is related to the Proto-Germanic '*laithōną', underscoring a linguistic tradition of searching.
How & Where It’s Used
Used predominantly in spoken and written forms, 'lete' is informal in nature. It frequently appears in discussions about searching for physical objects or abstract concepts.