How to Say “Savannah” in German

By Clifford Trevor • Updated October 4, 2026

Savannah

The German word for savannah is Savannah.

The term refers to a grassy plain in tropical regions that contains few trees.

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If you are describing a landscape that is not a tropical 'Savannah' but rather a dry, open plain in a temperate zone, a German speaker might use the word Steppe instead.
While English uses 'savannah' or 'savanna', German often capitalizes the word as Savannah because all nouns in German must start with a capital letter.
The spelling Savanne differs from the English 'savannah' by omitting the final 'h' and adding an 'e'.

Examples in context

Die Serengeti ist berühmt für ihre weiten Savannen
The Serengeti is famous for its vast savannahs

Example conversation

Laura and Felix are looking at a picture book about Africa.

Laura

Schau mal, Felix, das ist eine Savannah.
Look, Felix, that is a savannah.
Felix

Gibt es dort viele Bäume?
Are there many trees there?
Laura

Nein, eine Savannah hat nur wenige Bäume.
No, a savannah has only a few trees.
Felix

Das sieht nach einem schönen Ort aus.
That looks like a beautiful place.

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Clifford Trevor

Hi, I'm Clifford, a passionate language enthusiast and Germanophile. If you're looking for the ins and outs of German, with a bit of humour and culture thrown in, you've come to the right place. From guiding you through the informal ways of asking "Where's the bathroom?" to the best way to say "I promise," and even tackling the pronunciation of "Goethe," I do my best to make learning German a fun and engaging experience. When I'm not exploring the beautiful nuances of the German language, I enjoy a good bike ride, taking care of my dog, and indulging in a nice dark beer.

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