Dutch

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Etymology

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Likely a compound of an unclear first element and gat (mouth, passage).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbri.və(n)ˌɣɑt/
  • Hyphenation: Brie‧ven‧gat

Proper noun

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Brievengat n

  1. A neighbourhood of Willemstad, Curaçao.