This is the 1057th most frequent Swedish word.
letar
"Letar" means "searching" or "looking for."
The verb 'letar' here denotes actively searching for something specific, in this case, the speaker's keys.
Jag letar efter mina nycklar.
I am looking for my keys.
In this sentence, 'letar' expresses a habitual action of seeking abstract concepts, namely opportunities.
Hon letar alltid efter nya möjligheter.
She is always looking for new opportunities.
Here, 'letar' signifies the act of searching for a suitable or preferred option, a restaurant in this case.