Riddles Tagalog: Examples Of Riddles (Bugtong) In Tagalog

Examples Of Riddles (Bugtong) In Tagalog

RIDDLES IN TAGALOG – Riddles, or “bugtong” are questions, puzzles, or statements phrased in order to get unexpected or clever answers.

Riddles are often used in games or as a passage directed towards a unique answer, often thought-provoking.

Here are some examples of the most famous Tagalog Riddles and their answers:

Maikling landasin, di maubos lakarin
Sagot/Answer: Anino (Shadow)

Hindi hayop, hindi tao, pumupulupot sa tiyan mo.
Sagot/Answer: Sinturon (Belt)

Dalawang batong itim, malayo ang nararating
Sagot/Answer: Eyes (Mata)

Kay lapit-lapit na sa mata, di mo pa rin makita
Sagot/Answer: Tenga (Ears)

Lumuluha walang mata, lumalakad walang paa
Sagot/Answer: Ballpen

Yumuko man ang reyna, di malalaglag ang korona
Sagot/Answer: Bayabas (Guava)

Ang bintna ay pito, naisasara lamang ay tatlo
Sagot/Answer: Mukha (Face)

Isang butil ng palay, sakot ang buong buhay
Sagot/Answer: Ilaw (Light)

Limang puno ng niyog, isa’y matayog.
Answer/Sagot: Daliri (Fingers)

Isang prinsesa, punong-puno ng mata.
Answer/Sagot: Pinya (Pineapple)

Nang hatakin ko ang baging, nagkagulo ang mga matsing.
Answer/Sagot: Kampana (Large Bell)

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