Jan Sofat

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Papiamentu Jan Sofat, derived from Jan (“a personal name”) and zoutvat (“saltshaker, salt barrel”). Originally the name of a plantation.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjɑn ˈsoː.fɑt/
• Hyphenation: Jan So‧fat

Proper noun

Jan Sofat n

1. A neighbourhood of Curaçao.