Sint Nicolaas

Dutch

Etymology

Named after Saint Nicholas. According to a local etymology, the settlement was once owned by one Nicolaas van der Biest (1808-1873), whose subordinates were forced to address him as shon (“master”) Nicolaas. The toponym was then reinterpreted to the name of Saint Nicholas.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɪnt ˈni.koː.laːs/
• Hyphenation: Sint Ni‧co‧laas

Proper noun

Sint Nicolaas n

1. A town in Aruba.