Proverb and Riddle

A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and concrete saying popularly known and repeated, which expresses a truth, based on common sense or the practical experience of humanity. They are often metaphorical (symbolic and showing some truth about a situation or other object)

A riddle is a statement or question or phrase having a double or veiled meaning ,put forth as a puzzle to be solved

Example :

1.When in Rome, Do as the Romans do

(Dimana bumi dipijak, disitu langit dijunjung

2.Look before you leap

(sesal kemudian tiada guna)

Example Riddle

1.             I do not have a husband but I have children, I am a mother of four children, a part of your body ?

Answer: thumb

Ø Saya tidak mempunyai suami tapi saya mempunyai anak, saya ibu dari empat anak, bagian dari tubuh mu ?

Jawaban: ibu jari

2.            Mary’s father has 5 daughters, Nana, Nene,Nini, Nono. What is the fifth daughters name ?

Answer: Mary

Ø Ayah Mary mempunyai 5 anak perempuan, Nana, Nene, Nini, Nono. Apa nama anak perempuan yang kelima ?

Jawaban: Mary

3.            Why did the boy bury his flashlight?

Answer: Because the batteries were dead.

Ø Mengapa anak itu mengubur senternya?

Jawaban: Karena baterai sudah mati.

4.            I have 12 legs, 12 arms and 8 heads. What am I?

Answer: A liar!

Ø Saya memiliki 12 kaki, 12 senjata dan 8 kepala. Aku ini apa?

Jawaban: Seorang pembohong!

5.            Why do witches have brooms?

Answer: Because vacuum cleaners are too heavy!

Ø Mengapa penyihir memiliki sapu?

Jawaban: Karena pembersih vakum terlalu berat!