This is the 629th most frequent Icelandic word.
leitað
The Icelandic word "leitað" means "searched" or "looked for."
'leitað' here means 'searched' as it implies actively looking for something.
Ég hef leitað að bókinni allataf.
I have always searched for the book.
'leitað' means 'sought', as it is used in the sense of seeking information or help.
Hann leitaði ráða hjá lækni.
He sought advice from a doctor.
'leitað' here denotes a prolonged searching action or effort.