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What is the answer to the riddle 'Kung kailan mo pinatay, saka pa humaba ang buhay'?
What is the answer to the riddle 'Kung kailan mo pinatay, saka pa humaba ang buhay'?
- Kandila (correct)
- Siper
- Anino
- Ilaw
Which riddle describes 'Isang butil ng palay sakop ang buong bahay'?
Which riddle describes 'Isang butil ng palay sakop ang buong bahay'?
- Banig
- Kandila
- Siper
- Ilaw (correct)
What is being referenced in the riddle 'Ako ay may kaibugan kasama ko kahit saan'?
What is being referenced in the riddle 'Ako ay may kaibugan kasama ko kahit saan'?
- Anino (correct)
- Buhay
- Banig
- Siper
In the riddle 'Dumaan ang hari, nagkagatan ang mga hari', what is the answer?
In the riddle 'Dumaan ang hari, nagkagatan ang mga hari', what is the answer?
Which riddle relates to 'Sa araw ay bungbong, sa gabi ay dahon'?
Which riddle relates to 'Sa araw ay bungbong, sa gabi ay dahon'?
Flashcards
Kandila (Candle)
Kandila (Candle)
A wax stick that provides light when burned; its life (light) extends when 'killed' (lit).
Ilaw (Light)
Ilaw (Light)
A source of illumination, small like a grain but can light an entire house.
Anino (Shadow)
Anino (Shadow)
The dark image cast by a body intercepting light; always present.
Siper (Zipper)
Siper (Zipper)
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Banig (Mat)
Banig (Mat)
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Study Notes
Filipino Riddles (Bugtong)
- "When you kill me, my life extends" refers to a candle; extinguishing it lights the surrounding environment.
- "A single grain of rice occupies the whole house" represents light, illuminating spaces with minimal presence.
- "I always have a companion wherever I go" refers to a shadow, which is inseparable from the object casting it.
- "When the king passes, the kings fight" describes a zipper, where the interlocking mechanisms resemble a battle between two sides.
- "In daylight, I am a wall; at night, I am a leaf" symbolizes a mat (banig), which provides structure during the day and may blend into the natural environment at night.
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