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    Palaisipan (en. Riddle)

    pa-lai-si-pan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A question or statement with a difficult answer that often requires logical skills.
    The riddle posed a challenge to the attendees of the game.
    Ang palaisipan ay nagbigay ng hamon sa mga dumalo sa paglalaro.
    A type of problem to be solved that often has a hidden message.
    Sometimes, riddles contain lessons that can be learned.
    Minsan, ang mga palaisipan ay naglalaman ng mga aral na maaaring mapulot.
    A game or skill that encourages people to think deeply and creatively.
    The riddle captivates the mind and makes participants think critically.
    Ang palaisipan ay nakakaakit ng utak at iniisip ng mabuti ng mga kalahok.

    Etymology

    It originates from the words 'clarify' and 'thinking'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    posed a riddle
    presented a problem or question that is difficult to answer
    nagbigay ng palaisipan

    Related Words

    mystery
    A situation or thing that is not easily explained or understood.
    misteryo
    enigma
    A thing or question that is difficult to understand or solve.
    enigma

    Slang Meanings

    a puzzle or question that's hard to answer
    His problem is like a riddle with no solution.
    Yung problema niya, parang palaisipan na walang solusyon.
    a fleeting question that causes annoyance
    What he said is like a riddle, so annoying!
    Yung sinabi niya, parang palaisipan, nakakainis!
    a peculiar situation or issue that needs thought
    Why is it like that? There’s a riddle in their relationship.
    Bakit ganun? May palaisipan sa relasyon nila.