33+ Halimbawa ng Bugtong with Answer List

A Bugtong (in literature) is a Tagalog word whose English translation is Riddle. Bugtong is a phrase, sentence, or question that has a double or hidden meaning. It usually consists of rhyming words and figures of speech to connote similarities or indicate differences between the described objects or events.

Bugtong is beneficial to Filipino adults and children because it helps to broaden their imaginations, sharpen their minds, and promote critical thinking.

There are sets of Bugtong that refer to different body parts (parte ng katawan), objects (bagay), animals (hayop), insects (insekto), and nature (kalikasan). In this article, you will be able to read Bugtong samples and answers. These lists of Bugtong are classic and timeless as they are still applicable even in 2023.

Mga Halimbawa ng Bugtong at Sagot tungkol sa Katawan

Here are examples or mga halimbawa ng bugtong and answers to each. Just some pointers, if you are somehow unable to understand the logic behind every answer, you can try to imagine the actual object described in a Bugtong. It helps a lot.

1. Dalawang bolang itim malayo ang nararating
Sagot: Mata ( Eyes )

2. Kay lapit sa mata, pero di mo makita
Sagot: Tainga (Ear)

3. Isang balong malalim, naliligid ng patalim
Sagot: Bibig (Mouth)

4. Mapuputing sundalo ng kagitingan, lagging nag kakauntugan sa labanan
Sagot: Mga Ngipin (teeth)

5. Dalawang magkaibigan, laging nag uunahan
Sagot: Paa (Feet)

6. Ako ay may kaibigan, kasama ko kahit saan
Sagot: Anino (Shadow)

7. Limang puno ng niyog, isa’y matayog
Sagot: Kamay (Hands)

Mga Halimbawa ng Bugtong at Sagot tungkol sa Gamit

1. Isa ang Pasukan, tatlo ang labasan
Sagot: T-Shirt (kamiseta)

2. Hindi hayop, hindi tao, pero kayang pumulupot sa tiyan mo
Sagot: Sinturon (Belt)

3. Dala mo, dala ka, dala ka ng iyong dala
Sagot: Tsinelas / Sapatos (Slippers / Shoes)

4. Kung gabi ay malapad, kung umaga’y matangkad
Sagot: Banig / Sleeping Mat

5. Hindi hari, hindi pari, nag dadamit ng sari-sari
Sagot: Sampayan (Clothes hanger)

6. May puno walang bunga, may dahon walang sanga
Sagot: Sandok (Ladle)

7. Ang paa ay apat ngunit hindi ito naglalakad
Sagot: Lamesa (table)

8. Malambot na parang ulap, kasama mo habang ika’y nangangarap
Sagot: Unan (pillow)

9. Malaking supot ni Pedro, kung sisidlan ay pataob
Sagot: Kulambo (Mosquito net)

10. Hindi tao, hindi hayop, pero punong puno ng karunungan
Sagot: Libro/Aklat

11. Bumili ako ng alipin, mataas pa sa akin
Sagot: Sumbrero (Hat)

12. Nagtago si Pedro, ngunit nakalabas ang kanyang ulo
Sagot: Pako (nail)

13. Umiyak nang iyong binuhay, huminto ang luha nang iyong pinatay
Sagot: Kandila (Candle)

14. Kung kailan mo pinatay, saka pa humaba ang buhay
Sagot: Kandila (Candle)

15. May bintana ngunit walang bubungan, may pinto ngunit walang hagdanan
Sagot: Kumpisalan (Confession Room)

16. Kawayan niya’y buto’t balat, pero kaya niyang lumipad
Sagot: Saranggola (Kite)

Mga Halimbawa ng Bugtong at Sagot tungkol sa Hayop

1. May siyam na buhay, kaya mahirap mamatay
Sagot: Pusa (Cat)

2. Mataas kung nakaupo, mababa kung nakatayo
Sagot: Aso (Dog)

3. Ayan na si Kaibigan, dala-dala ang kanyang bahay
Sagot: Pagong (Turtle)

4. Kung saan siya pumunta, duon siya nakatira
Sagot: Pagong (Turtle)

5. Isang hayop na magkabila ang buntot
Sagot: Elepante (Elephant)
6. Marunong lumipad, marunong lumangoy, at marunong maglakad
Sagot: Bibe (Duck)

7. Hayop na nag papa alala na umaga na
Sagot: Tandang (Rooster) or Tilaok ng Tandang (Rooster’s crow)

8. Hayop na nag papa alalang gabi na
Sagot: Butiki (Lizard house lizard) or butiking tumitiktik

Halimbawa ng Bugtong at Sagot tungkol sa Insekto (Insects)

1. Maliit pa si Nene, pero marunong ng umakyat sa tore
Sagot: Langgam (Ant)

2. Heto na si Bayaw, dala-dala ang kanyang ilaw
Sagot: Alitaptap (Firefly)

3. Bata pa si Nene pero marunong na siyang manahi
Sagot: Gagamba (Spider)

4. Hindi hari hindi pari pero kung mag damit ay sari sari
Sagot: Paruparo (Butterfly)

Mga Halimbawa ng Bugtong at Sagot tungkol sa Kalikasan

1. Kaisa-isang platong puti, makikita sa buong mundo
Sagot: Buwan (Moon)

2. Isang mahabang tulay na paiba iba ang kulay
Sagot: Bahaghari (Rainbow)

3. Hindi mo ito makikita kapag maliwanag, pero kitang kita mo ito pag kagat ng dilim
Sagot: Bituin (Stars)

4. Marunong siyang magparamdam, pero hindi siya marunong magpakita
Sagot: Hangin (air / wind)

5. Ayan na, ayan na, pero hindi mo pa makita
Sagot: Hangin (air / wind)

6. Baston in Adan, na hindi mo mabilang
Sagot: Ulan

7. Pag aari mo, pag aari ko, pag aari nating lahat
Sagot: Mundo

8. Isang Prinsesa nakaupo sa Tasa
Sagot: Kasoy (Cashew)

What is Bugtungan?

Bugtungan is a game that refers to exchanging and answering different types of Bugtong. People often play bugtungan with their friends on the streets. It usually starts with the phrase “Bugtong bugtong, sagutin ang bugtong”, which is a signal to participants to focus on the game. The first participant who gives the correct answer to the bugtong wins the game.

Read also: List of Filipino Proverbs with Explanations

What is the prize of winning a bugtungan?

Winning the Bugtungan doesn’t require a prize. The prize of looking smart in the eyes of fellow participants is enough for them to keep playing the classic game. Or simply the feeling of being able to answer the “mahirap” or difficult level bugtong is already an achievement for the participants.

What should I do to create a Unique Bugtong?

You should use your imagination and become observant of your surroundings to produce a unique Bugtong. The reason is that most of the Tagalog riddles mentioned are already around you. To support my claim, I have included some photos of the featured riddles I found in my location.

What is the Other meaning of Bugtong?

The other meaning is “Only”, “Sole”, “Single”, or “Alone”. For example, “Bugtong na anak” or “Only son”.

*I hope you enjoy these riddles