What is Buffalo in Swahili?

There isn't a single direct translation for "buffalo" in Swahili because the word can refer to different species. Here's how it breaks down:

* African Buffalo: The most common translation for this animal is "nyati."

* Water Buffalo: This is usually translated as "ng'ombe wa maji" (literally "water cow").

* American Bison: This is usually translated as "nyati wa Amerika" (literally "American buffalo").

So, depending on the type of buffalo you're referring to, the Swahili translation will be different.