This is the 1877th most frequent Swedish word.
letade
"Letade" means "searched" or "looked for" in English.
The word 'letade' in this context is used as a past tense conjugation of the verb 'leta', meaning 'to look for' or 'search'. It describes the action of seeking something without success at a particular time in the past.
Jag letade efter mina nycklar i hela huset.
I searched for my keys throughout the entire house.
Here, 'letade' again reflects a past action of actively seeking something, specifically looking for a location to eat. It indicates a deliberate effort made during an earlier time.
De letade efter ett ställe att äta lunch.
They were searching for a place to eat lunch.
In this sentence, 'letade' illustrates the action of going through something in search of specific information previously. It carries a purposeful sense of examination or thorough searching.