Bugtong Is A Tagalog Riddle

Bugtong is a Tagalog riddle (palaisipan) that showcases
the Pilipino wit, literary talent, and keen observation of

surroundings. It involves references to one or two
images that symbolize the characteristics of an unknown
object that is to be guessed. Bugtungan is the playing of
bugtong.
generation to another. New ones are being created with

the passage
of time but to be considered a true Filipino bugtong the
riddle should
meet all the elements of a Tagalog bugtong . These
elements are:
A Pilipino bugtong, or Tagalog riddle, is a short, one-

liner, statement.
The statement is consist of two phrases. Each phrase

refers to an
image, or characteristic of an image, that symbolizes
another object
that is to be identified.
The two phrases end in words that rhyme.
The object to be identified must relate to our daily lives,

personal experience, and observation of common things
around us.
Let us study some examples:
Example 1: Balong malalim, puno ng patalim
In this example the first phrase is: balong malalim (deep

well). The
second phrase is: puno ng patalim (full of knives.) These
phrases
are distinct of each other. Both phrases end in words that
rhymes:
malalim and patalim.
Although it literally refers to a deep well full of knives, the

bugtong
uses this symbolism to refer to a different object and
challenges us
to use our wit and imagination to identify that object as it
relates to
our daily lives, personal experience, and observations.
The word
balong (or balon) symbolizes cavity and patalim
symbolizes a sharp
cutting object. In other words the riddle is referring to a
cavity filled
with cutting objects. The answer is mouth.
Example 2: Mataas kung nakaupo, mababa kung

nakatayo
In this example the first phrase is: mataas kung nakaupo

(tall when
seated.) The second phrase is: mababa kung nakatayo
(short when
standing up.) Both phrases end in words that rhymes:
nakaupo and
nakatayo.
Think of something that is tall when seated but short

when standing
up. The answer is dog. One can think of other animals,
cat for
example, as an answer that also fits the description but
the best
answer is the one most people will usually relate to in
their daily
lives. This is what makes bugtong, or bugtungan, an
inherently
Pilipino riddle.
Example 3: Nagtago si Pedro, nakalabas ang ulo.
In this example the first phrase is: nagtago si Pedro

(Pedro hides.)
The second phrase is: nakalabas ang ulo (his head is
exposed.)
Both phrases end in words that rhyme: Pedro and ulo.
The bugtong
uses a masculine name to symbolize physical strength.
The name
Pedro, being a very common name, represents just
about anything
and it also rhymes with ulo. The bugtong uses the
symbolism to
refer to a common object that is strong and if hidden out
of sight
would still have its head exposed. The answer is pako, or
nail.
Sagutin ang mga sumusunod na bugtong: 7. Dumaan ang hari, nagkagatan ang mga pari.
8. Munting hayop na pangahas, aaligid-aligid sa

1. Kung kelan pinatay, saka humaba ang buhay. ningas.
2. Baboy ko sa pulo, balahibo'y pako 9. Tinaga ko ang puno, sa dulo nagdurugo.
3. Nang sumipot sa maliwanag, kulubot na ang balat. 10. Abot na ng kamay, ipinaggawa pa sa tulay.
4. Isang butil ng palay, sakot ang buong buhay. 11. Malaking supot ni Mang Jacob, kung sisidlan ay
pataob.
5. Ako'y may kaibigan, kasama ko kahit saan.
12. Maliit pa si kumare, malakas na kung humuni.
6. Sa araw ay bungbong, sa gabi ay dahon.
13. Baka sa palupandan, ang unga ay nakakarating
kahit saan.
ballpen/pluma
14. May bintana, walang bubungan may pinto, walang
hagdanan. banig
15. Heto na si Kaka, bubuka-bukaka. baril
16. Isang prinsesa, nakaupo sa tasa. basket/bayong
17. Hindi pari, hindi hari, nagdadamit ng sari-sari. batingaw/kampana
18. Dalawang batong itim, malayo ang nararating. batya
19. Kay lapit-lapit na sa mata, hindi mo pa rin makita. bayabas
20. Sa isang kalabit, may buhay na kapalit. bote
21. Sa buhatan ay may silbi, sa igiban ay walang gamu-gamo

sinabi.
gumamela
22. Hindi tao, hindi hayop, kung uminom ay salup-
salop. ilaw
23. Isa ang pasukan, tatlo ang labasan. kamiseta
24. Buto't balat na malapad, kay galing kung lumipad. kandila
25. Lumuluha walang mata, lumalakad walang paa. kasoy
26. Nagbibigay na, sinasakal pa. kubyertos
27. May puno walang bunga, may dahon walang kulambo

sanga
kulog
28. Hinila ko ang baging, sumigaw ang matsing.
kuliglig
29. Yumuko man ang reyna, di malaglag ang korona
kumpisalan
30. Nakatalikod na ang prinsesa, ang mukha'y
nakaharap pa langka
mata
Go to:
palaka
Mga bugtong at bugtungan
Sagot sa mga bugtong paruparo
posporo
Mga pagpipilian ng
sagot sa bugtong sandok
ampalaya saranggola
anino siper
balimbing tenga
Let's Ask Riddles !!!

1. Nagtago si Pedro, labas ang ulo. (Pedro hides but you can still see his head. )
2. Hindi pari, hindi hari, nagdadamit ng sari-sari. (Not a priest, not a king but wears different
kinds of clothes.)
3. Bugtong-pala-bugtong, kadenang umuugong. (Riddle me, riddle me, here comes a roaring
chain).
4. Heto na si Kaka, bubuka-bukaka. (Here comes Kaka, walking with an open leg.)
5. Buhok ni Adan, hindi mabilang. (Adam's hair, you can't count.)
6. Bibingka ng hari, hindi mo mahati. (Rice cake of the king, that you cannot divide.)
7. Sa araw ay bungbong, sa gabi ay dahon. (Roll in the morning, leaf in the afternoon).
8. Iisa ang pasukan, tatlo ang labasan. (It has one entrance, but has three exit. )
9. Malaking supot ni Mang Jacob, kung sisidlan ay pataob. (Big Square Bag of Mr Jacob, to
use it, you have to turn it upside down)
10. Dalawang pipit nag titimbangan sa isang siit. (Two birds, trying to balance in one twig.)
11. Hayan na, hayan na di mo pa makita. (It's here, its here, but you can not see)
12. Baka ko sa Maynila, hanggang dito, dinig ang unga. (My cow in Manila, you can hear his
moo).
13. Nagdaan si Kabo Negro, namatay na lahat ang tao. (General Negro pass by and eveybody
die.)
14. Ako ay may kaibigan, kasama ko kahit saan. (I have a friend and he is with me everywhere I
go).
15. Ang alaga kong hugis bilog, barya-barya ang laman-loob. ( I have a pet, his body is full of
coins).
16. Sa liwanag ay hindi mo makita. Sa dilim ay maliwanag sila. (I can't see it in the light but I can
see it in the dark.)
17. Palda ni Santa Maria. Ang kulay ay iba-iba. (Maria's skirt, in different colours.)
18. Kaisa-isang plato, kita sa buong Mundo. ( One plate, can be seen around the world).
19. Nagsaing si Hudas, kinuha ang tubig itinapon ang bigas. (Judas cooked the rice, he took the
water and throw the rice.)
20. Bahay ni Tinyente nag-iisa ang poste. (House of the Lieutenant,with only one post.)

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Bugtong is a Tagalog riddle (palaisipan) that showcases

the Pilipino wit, literary talent, and keen observation of

generation to another. New ones are being created with

A Pilipino bugtong, or Tagalog riddle, is a short, one-

The statement is consist of two phrases. Each phrase

The two phrases end in words that rhyme.

The object to be identified must relate to our daily lives,

Let us study some examples:

Example 1: Balong malalim, puno ng patalim

In this example the first phrase is: balong malalim (deep

Although it literally refers to a deep well full of knives, the

Example 2: Mataas kung nakaupo, mababa kung

In this example the first phrase is: mataas kung nakaupo

Think of something that is tall when seated but short

In this example the first phrase is: nagtago si Pedro

8. Munting hayop na pangahas, aaligid-aligid sa

2. Baboy ko sa pulo, balahibo'y pako 9. Tinaga ko ang puno, sa dulo nagdurugo.

15. Heto na si Kaka, bubuka-bukaka. baril

16. Isang prinsesa, nakaupo sa tasa. basket/bayong

17. Hindi pari, hindi hari, nagdadamit ng sari-sari. batingaw/kampana

18. Dalawang batong itim, malayo ang nararating. batya

19. Kay lapit-lapit na sa mata, hindi mo pa rin makita. bayabas

20. Sa isang kalabit, may buhay na kapalit. bote

21. Sa buhatan ay may silbi, sa igiban ay walang gamu-gamo

23. Isa ang pasukan, tatlo ang labasan. kamiseta

24. Buto't balat na malapad, kay galing kung lumipad. kandila

25. Lumuluha walang mata, lumalakad walang paa. kasoy

26. Nagbibigay na, sinasakal pa. kubyertos

27. May puno walang bunga, may dahon walang kulambo

Let's Ask Riddles !!!

5. Buhok ni Adan, hindi mabilang. (Adam's hair, you can't count.)

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