Isneg Riddles with Tagalog Translations:
1.
Isneg: Anong bato ang walang laman?
Tagalog: Anong bato ang walang laman?
Answer: Ulo
Tagalog: Ulo
Explanation: This riddle plays on the literal meaning of "bato" (stone) and its metaphorical meaning of "head." The head, although containing the brain, is also considered hollow.
2.
Isneg: Anong hayop ang walang paa?
Tagalog: Anong hayop ang walang paa?
Answer: Isda
Tagalog: Isda
Explanation: This riddle plays on the fact that fish, being aquatic creatures, don't have legs in the traditional sense.
3.
Isneg: Anong puno ang hindi kailanman tumutubo?
Tagalog: Anong puno ang hindi kailanman tumutubo?
Answer: Puno ng ngipin
Tagalog: Puno ng ngipin
Explanation: This riddle uses the word "puno" (tree) in its literal meaning but also uses it metaphorically to refer to a "full set" of teeth.
4.
Isneg: Anong bahay ang walang pinto?
Tagalog: Anong bahay ang walang pinto?
Answer: Bahay ng gagamba
Tagalog: Bahay ng gagamba
Explanation: This riddle is based on the observation that spiders' webs, which are considered their "houses," do not have a visible entrance or exit.
5.
Isneg: Anong tao ang laging naglalakad ngunit hindi umuusad?
Tagalog: Anong tao ang laging naglalakad ngunit hindi umuusad?
Answer: Oras
Tagalog: Oras
Explanation: This riddle personifies time, which is often described as "walking" or "passing" but never actually moving physically.
These are just a few examples of Isneg riddles. They are known for their ingenuity, humor, and ability to make the listener think.