English: Savannah
Spanish: Sabana
French: Savane
Portuguese: Savana
German: Savanne
Italian: Savana
Russian: Саванна (Savanna)
Chinese: 大草原 (Dà cǎoyuán - literally "big grassland")
Japanese: サバンナ (Sabanna)
Hindi: सवाना (Savana)
Arabic: سافانا (Savana)
Swahili: Savana
Other Languages:
* Many African languages: Will have a term specific to their region's type of savannah, often incorporating words for grass, trees, or open spaces.
* Indigenous languages: Some Indigenous languages may have specific terms for the particular types of savannahs found in their traditional lands.
General Concepts:
Even when a direct translation is not available, the concept of a savannah is generally understood. The main features, like the presence of grasses, scattered trees, and a dry season, are usually enough to communicate the meaning.
Note: The specific spelling and pronunciation of "Savannah" can vary slightly in different languages.