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Many Riddles in Filipino and translate to English?

Filipino Riddles (Bugtong) with English Translations

1.

Filipino: May ulo, walang katawan. May bibig, hindi kumakain. May mata, hindi nakakakita.

English: It has a head but no body. It has a mouth but doesn't eat. It has eyes but cannot see.

Answer: Pin (a sewing pin)

2.

Filipino: Ano ang may pakpak ngunit hindi marunong lumipad?

English: What has wings but cannot fly?

Answer: Kotse (Car)

3.

Filipino: Ano ang may apat na paa ngunit hindi marunong maglakad?

English: What has four legs but cannot walk?

Answer: Mesa (Table)

4.

Filipino: Ano ang may isang ulo, dalawang kamay, at dalawang paa ngunit hindi tao?

English: What has one head, two hands, and two legs but is not a human?

Answer: Manika (Doll)

5.

Filipino: Ano ang mas mabigat kapag basa?

English: What is heavier when wet?

Answer: Esponja (Sponge)

6.

Filipino: Ano ang tumataas kapag bumababa?

English: What goes up when it goes down?

Answer: Edad (Age)

7.

Filipino: Ano ang mas mabilis kaysa sa hangin?

English: What is faster than wind?

Answer: Isipan (Thought)

8.

Filipino: Ano ang may mga ngipin ngunit hindi kumakain?

English: What has teeth but does not eat?

Answer: Suklay (Comb)

9.

Filipino: Ano ang hindi mo masisira kahit na ihulog mo mula sa mataas?

English: What can you not break even if you drop it from a height?

Answer: Pangako (Promise)

10.

Filipino: Ano ang naririnig mo ngunit hindi nakikita?

English: What do you hear but cannot see?

Answer: Ingay (Noise)

These are just a few examples. There are many other Filipino riddles (bugtong) out there that are challenging, fun, and thought-provoking! Enjoy!

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