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Sempach

Sempach

9.8
A Swiss town famous for a 1386 battle that helped Swiss independence
  • proper noun
: Sempach
  • The Battle of Sempach was a turning point in Swiss history.

Examples

  • The Battle of Sempach marked a turning point in Swiss history.

  • The victory at Sempach is remembered as a symbol of Swiss independence.

  • Many Swiss citizens celebrate the anniversary of Sempach each year.

  • The victory at Sempach is remembered as a symbol of Swiss independence.

  • Have you ever visited Sempach in Switzerland?

  • Many Swiss citizens celebrate the anniversary of Sempach each year.

  • The Battle of Sempach marked a turning point in Swiss history.

Compounds

battle of Sempach
9.9

A 1386 battle in which Swiss forces beat the Hapsburgs and won their independence

Surface Forms

Sempach main

Etymology

Sempach is the name of a Swiss town famous for the 1386 Battle of Sempach, an important moment for Swiss independence. The name probably comes from old words for a 'stream', like the German Bach, so a helpful way to remember Sempach is to think of the 'place by the brook' where the battle took place.