Punda

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Papiamentu Punda, derived from punda (“point”), a calque of punt (“point”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpun.daː/
• Hyphenation: Pun‧da

Proper noun

Punda n

1. A neighbourhood of Willemstad, Curaçao.

Papiamentu

Etymology

Calque of Dutch punt (“point”). The neighbourhood is located at the tip of a peninsula jutting out into the mouth of the Sint Annabaai.

Proper noun

Punda

1. the old centre of Willemstad Curaçao, at the east side of the pontoon bridge
2. the "city"