Swedish · Common Verbs
Leta
To look for
Beginnerverb
Definition
To try to find something or someone.
Example
Jag letar efter mina nycklar.
I am looking for my keys.
Etymology
The term 'leta' derives from the Old Norse 'leita', which means 'to seek or search for'. This root underlines the word's persistent association with searching throughout Swedish history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Leta' is primarily informal and used in spoken Swedish, often referring to physical or metaphorical searching—the word can also appear in written contexts.