Waray Riddles (Patalinghaga)
1. Waray ko mga mata, pero nakakakita ako. Waray ko mga kamot, pero nakakakupot ako. Ano ako?
* Translation: I have no eyes, but I can see. I have no hands, but I can hold. What am I?
* Answer: A shadow
2. Duha ka puti, usa ka itom. Ano ini?
* Translation: Two white things, one black. What is it?
* Answer: A cow
3. Naglalakaw, pero waray mga tiil. Nag-aawit, pero waray baba. Ano ini?
* Translation: It walks, but has no feet. It sings, but has no mouth. What is it?
* Answer: The wind
4. Nagtatanom, pero waray mga kamot. Nag-aani, pero waray mga mata. Ano ini?
* Translation: It plants, but has no hands. It harvests, but has no eyes. What is it?
* Answer: The rain
5. Nagtatan-aw, pero waray mga mata. Nagpapadungog, pero waray mga dalunggan. Ano ini?
* Translation: It looks, but has no eyes. It listens, but has no ears. What is it?
* Answer: A mirror
Waray Proverbs (Kasabihan)
1. Waray manggad nga labaw pa han maayo nga panglawas.
* Translation: There is no wealth greater than good health.
2. An mapainubsanon, maabot an langit. An mapagarbo, mapapauli hin waray dala.
* Translation: The humble will reach heaven. The proud will return empty-handed.
3. Waray kinabuhi nga waray kabug-osan.
* Translation: There is no life without challenges.
4. An pag-istorya, waray pagkaon.
* Translation: Talking will not fill your stomach.
5. An mapintas nga pulong, masakit pa han pagpukpok.
* Translation: Harsh words hurt more than a beating.
6. Waray kapildihan nga waray pagkatadong.
* Translation: There is no defeat without a lesson learned.
7. An mapainubsanon, mapasidungog.
* Translation: The humble will be honored.
8. An naghihimo hin maraot, magbabayad han iya sala.
* Translation: He who does evil will pay for his sin.
9. An pagpasensya, an pinakamaayo nga tambal.
* Translation: Patience is the best medicine.
10. An pagkamatinud-anon, an pinakamaayo nga hiyas.
* Translation: Honesty is the best virtue.
These are just a few examples of Waray riddles and proverbs. There are many more out there, waiting to be discovered. 😊