Sinoniem: Indisch riet
| Woordsoort | selfstandige naamwoord |
|---|---|
| Uitspraak | /ˈbɑmbu/ |
| Afbreking | bam·boe |
| Geslag | manlik of onsydig |
| Deens | bambus |
|---|---|
| Duits | Bambus |
| Engels | bamboo |
| Esperanto | bambuo |
| Faroëes | bambus |
| Frans | bambou |
| Grieks | μπαμπού; καλάμι |
| Italiaans | bambù |
| Katalaans | bambú |
| Papiaments | bambu |
| Portugees | bambu; cana‐brava; taboca; taquara |
| Russies | бамбук |
| Saterfries | Bambus |
| Spaans | bambú |
| Sranan | bambu |
| Sweeds | bambu |
| Thai | ไม้ไผ่; ไผ่ |
| Tsjeggies | bambus |
| Turks | bambu; İngiliz kamışı |
| Yslands | bambus |