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    Bugtong (en. Riddle)

    bo͝oˌt ŋ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form of puzzle with a hidden meaning.
    The riddle 'Has two eyes, cannot see' means lizard.
    Ang bugtong na 'May dalawang mata, hindi makakita' ay nangangahulugang butiki.
    Common part of games and cultural activities.
    The children enjoyed playing riddles in their school.
    Ang mga bata ay nag-enjoy sa paglalaro ng mga bugtong sa kanilang paaralan.
    A way to train the mind and imagination.
    Answering riddles helps to enhance creativity.
    Ang pagsasagot ng mga bugtong ay nakakatulong sa pagpapalutang ng pagkamalikhain.

    Etymology

    Born from the tradition of translating poetry and literary competitions.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Riddle with no answer
    A riddle that is difficult to find an answer to.
    Bugtong na walang kabuntot
    Failed in the riddle
    Did not answer the riddle.
    Bumagsak sa bugtong

    Related Words

    answer
    The solution to the riddle.
    sagot
    game
    Games may include riddles.
    laro

    Slang Meanings

    test or challenge
    That riddle is so hard! You really have to think.
    Yung bugtong na yan, sobrang hirap! Kailangan mo talagang mag-isip.
    code or subtle message
    It's just like a riddle, there’s a hidden context that you need to guess.
    Parang bugtong lang 'yan, may hidden context na kailangan mong hulaan.
    brain teaser
    Where else? This riddle is beautiful, it's really a brain teaser!
    Saan ka pa? Ang ganda ng bugtong na ito, brain teaser talaga!