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!