Mga Bugtong (Riddles)

Introduction:

Riddles are expression in rhymes using one or two images that refer to a particular thing or object that has to be guess. Riddles are used for entertainment, mental exercises and amusement. Riddles are use by Filipinos to pass away time and to show their wit. It is entertaining and fun.

Filipino riddles deal largely with animals, plants and objects of local character. Filipino riddles have been passed from one generation to another and their origins have never been trace, a lot of new riddles have also been created by the younger generation.

Limang puno ng niyog, isa’y matayog.

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Heto na si Kaka, bubuka-bukaka.

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Nagdaan si Kabo Negro, namatay na lahat ang tao.

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Ang alaga kong hugis bilog, barya-barya ang laman-loob.

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Nang hatakin ko ang baging, nagkagulo ang mga matsing.

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Limang puno ng niyog, isa’y matayog.

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Bahay ni Tinyente nag-iisa ang poste.

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Dalawang balon, hindi malingon.

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Isang bayabas, pito ang butas.

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Hindi hayop, hindi tao, pumupulupot sa tiyan mo.

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Maliit pa si Kumpare, nakakaakyat na sa tore.

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Kung gusto mong tumagal pa ang aking buhay, kailangang ako ay mamatay.

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Dala mo dala ka, dala ka ng iyong dala.

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Maikling landasin, di maubos lakarin.

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Ang anak ay nakaupo na, ang ina’y gumagapang pa.

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Bahay no Goring-goring, Butas-butas ang dingding.

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Eto na si bayaw dala-dala’y ilaw.

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Source:

http://hubpages.com/games-hobbies/Bugtong_Filipino_Riddles_

http://tagaloglang.com/Philippine-Literature/Filipino-Riddles/mga-bugtong-at-sagot-tagalog-riddles-answers.html

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