mõistatust
Mõistatust, often translated as riddle or enigma, is a form of folklore, a question or statement phrased in a way that requires cleverness or ingenuity to solve. Riddles are found in cultures worldwide and have been a part of human oral tradition for centuries. They typically describe something in a metaphorical or indirect manner, relying on the listener's ability to decipher the clues.
The purpose of a mõistatus can vary. In some traditions, they are used as tests of wit
The structure of a mõistatus is usually simple, consisting of the riddle itself and then the answer,