Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Blossoming Connections: Rhiannon's Spring of New Beginnings
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar fore oer o'r gwanwyn, pan oedd y ddaear wedi'i chuddio â chilt eira byrlymus, roedd Rhiannon yn cerdded trwy erddi tirion Bodnant.
En: On a cold spring morning, when the earth was hidden under a swirling quilt of snow, Rhiannon was walking through the gentle gardens of Bodnant.

Cy: Roedd hi'n teimlo bod yr ardd yn dod yn fyw hyd yn oed yng ngafael gaeaf.
En: She felt that the garden was coming alive even in the grip of winter.

Cy: Yno, tua phen draw'r ardd, roedd digwyddiad arbennig yn mynd rhagddo - sioe flodau elusennol St. Dwynwen.
En: There, towards the far end of the garden, a special event was unfolding - the St. Dwynwen charity flower show.

Cy: Roedd Rhiannon yn werthwr blodau brwd, ei galon yn cael ei hudo gan liwiau a siapiau'r byd planhigion.
En: Rhiannon was a keen flower seller, her heart enchanted by the colors and shapes of the plant world.

Cy: Roedd hi'n chwilio am ysbrydoliaeth newydd, ond hefyd, er cymaint ei bod yn swil, roedd hi'n dyheu am gwrdd â rhywun a oedd yn rhannu ei angerdd.
En: She was searching for new inspiration but also, as shy as she was, she longed to meet someone who shared her passion.

Cy: Tra oedd hi'n symud o un stondin i'r llall, clywodd Rhiannon lais meddal, ond yn llawn gafaelgar, yn adrodd hanes o flodyn unigryw.
En: As she moved from one stall to the next, Rhiannon heard a soft, yet captivating voice narrating the story of a unique flower.

Cy: Wrth edrych i'r cyfeiriad hwnnw, gwelodd Gareth.
En: Looking in that direction, she saw Gareth.

Cy: Gareth oedd ei enw, pensaer amlwg, sy'n dal i wenu ar ôl cyfnod anodd yn ei fywyd personol.
En: Gareth was his name, a prominent architect, who was still smiling after a challenging period in his personal life.

Cy: Roedd ganddo ddiddordeb arbennig yn niwylliant pensaernïaeth tirwedd.
En: He had a particular interest in the culture of landscape architecture.

Cy: Yr oedd ef hefyd i fod yn canolbwyntio ar ei waith, ond rhywle yn ei galon, roedd yr awydd am gysylltiad emosiynol yn tyfu.
En: He was also meant to focus on his work, but somewhere in his heart, the desire for an emotional connection was growing.

Cy: Roedd gan Rhiannon gyfle nawr.
En: Rhiannon now had an opportunity.

Cy: Roedd wedi gwrando'n astud ac yn penderfynu ymladd ei hesgusodoldeb.
En: She had listened intently and decided to fight her hesitancy.

Cy: A troes hithau, gyda phigyn o hyder newydd, at Gareth.
En: She turned, with a spark of new confidence, to Gareth.

Cy: "Llefais am y blodyn unigryw hwnnw," meddai hi yn dawel.
En: "I called out for that unique flower," she said quietly.

Cy: Syrthiodd y ddau i sgwrsio am flodau a phensaernïaeth, ond Hefyd am fywyd.
En: The two fell into a conversation about flowers and architecture, but also about life.

Cy: Cafwyd ysgogi da gan eu sgyrsiau ac ymddechreuodd Gareth agor am ei gynlluniau ar gyfer yr arddyddio a'r dyfodol.
En: Their discussions were motivating, and Gareth began to open up about his plans for gardening and the future.

Cy: Chwarddodd Rhiannon a dywedodd am ei breuddwydion, am ei blodau ac am ei gobeithion personol.
En: Rhiannon laughed and talked about her dreams, her flowers, and her personal hopes.

Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded, daeth Rhiannon a Gareth o hyd iddyn nhw eu hunain mewn rhan o'r gerddi oedd odidog, dan goeden camellia iaith gaeaf, gyda'i brigau llawn o flodau cochion disglair.
En: As they walked, Rhiannon and Gareth found themselves in a stunning part of the gardens, beneath a winter-blooming camellia tree, with its branches full of bright red flowers.

Cy: Yn y man tawel hwnnw, dan wynebau plau llon y camellia, wnaeth y ddau ildio i'r eiliad hudol.
En: In that quiet place, under the cheerful faces of the camellia, they both surrendered to the magical moment.

Cy: Ar ôl sgwrs ddwys, penderfynodd y ddau gefnu ar y ffolach o eira a pharhau ar eu taith.
En: After a profound conversation, they decided to leave behind the snow’s cover and continue their journey.

Cy: Wrth droi'n ôl, rhannwyd rhifau ffôn.
En: As they turned back, they exchanged phone numbers.

Cy: Roeddent yn teimlo addewid Aberglad a gobaith am y dyfodol.
En: They felt the promise of hope and new beginnings.

Cy: Roedd symud ymlaen yn gyffrous iddyn nhw.
En: Moving forward was exciting for them.

Cy: Yr oedd Rhiannon yn teimlo mwy o hyder i gysylltu â phobl.
En: Rhiannon felt more confident about reaching out to people.

Cy: Tybiodd Gareth fod yn barod i roi cynnig ar fywyd newydd.
En: Gareth thought he was ready to try a new life.

Cy: Roedd yr eira'n diflannu wrth iddynt gerdded yn ôl i'r gerddi - a'u bywydau newydd yn dechrau.
En: The snow was disappearing as they walked back to the gardens - and their new lives were beginning.


Vocabulary Words:

• swirling: byrlymus
• quilt: cilt
• enchanted: hudo
• hesitancy: esgusodoldeb
• captivating: gafaelgar
• narrating: adrodd
• profound: dwys
• intently: astud
• prominent: amlwg
• unfolding: yn mynd rhagddo
• opportunity: cyfle
• emotional: emosiynol
• unique: unigryw
• surrendered: ildio
• motivating: ysgogi
• confidence: hyder
• landscape: tirwedd
• blooming: iaith gaeaf
• stunning: odidog
• delicate: tirion
• under: dan
• enchanting: hugol
• hidden: cuddio
• garden: gerddi
• personal: personol
• exchange: rhannwyd
• commence: dechrau
• captivated: hudol
• bright: disglair
• journey: taith

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Sibling Bonds Amid Snow: A Journey of Love and Memory
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Eryrfeydd hir oedd yn eistedd dros fynyddoedd llwyddo'r Beacons.
En: Long shadowed eagles sat over the snowy mountains of the Beacons.

Cy: Golau’r haul gaeaf yn ysgafn yn amlygu eira chwyth yng nghanol y coed noethion – tawelwch trwm yn cuddio hwyliau’r dydd, ond oedd ei angen.
En: The gentle winter sun highlighted blowing snow amongst the bare trees – a heavy silence hiding the day's mood, but it was needed.

Cy: Roedd Valentine’s Day ond doedd dim cariad melys i'r tri chwaer yma.
En: It was Valentine’s Day, but there was no sweet love for these three siblings.

Cy: Gareth, Eleri, a Rhys oedd yno er cof eu tad.
En: Gareth, Eleri, and Rhys were there in memory of their father.

Cy: “Bydd y plannu yma yn barhaol,” meddai Gareth.
En: “This planting will be permanent,” said Gareth.

Cy: “Rhaid i ni wneud rhywbeth er cof am Dad.”
En: “We must do something in memory of Dad.”

Cy: Roedd Gareth, y brawd hyn, yn gymysgedd o deimladau – hiraeth, cyfrifoldeb.
En: Gareth, the elder brother, was a mixture of emotions – longing, responsibility.

Cy: Bydd iddo sicrhau bod teulu’n dal yn gyfan.
En: It was up to him to keep the family whole.

Cy: “Eira’n trwm heddiw, Gareth,” meddai Eleri, yn pori eira sy’n gwympo o’i gwinwydden.
En: “Snow's heavy today, Gareth,” said Eleri, browsing the snow falling from her vine.

Cy: Roedd Eleri yn delio â’i galar trwy dawelwch.
En: Eleri dealt with her grief silently.

Cy: Rhys yn edrych ymhell, ei lygaid yn llawn meddyliau, “Oes rhaid i ni fynd heddiw? Mae’n oer.”
En: Rhys looked far, his eyes full of thoughts, “Do we have to go today? It’s cold.”

Cy: Roedd Rhys yn ddelio gyda’i golled trwy gwynion.
En: Rhys coped with his loss through complaints.

Cy: “Bydd yma yn dda i’r enaid,” Gareth yn berswadio.
En: “This will be good for the soul,” persuaded Gareth.

Cy: “Mae hyn yn mynd i’n uno ni.”
En: “This is going to unite us.”

Cy: Roeddent yn cychwyn ar eu taith, troeddu llwybr eang trwy’r eira.
En: They started on their journey, treading a wide path through the snow.

Cy: Roedd yr eira’n gwasgu dan eu traed.
En: The snow crunched under their feet.

Cy: Cadwodd Gareth lygad am ei chwaer a’i brawd, rhannu stori am eu tad, dyn sydd wedi caru natur.
En: Gareth kept an eye on his sister and brother, sharing stories about their father, a man who loved nature.

Cy: Unwaith eu bod wedi cyrraedd brig y bryn, roedd y gobaith o uno yn troi yn ddadl.
En: Once they reached the top of the hill, the hope of unity turned into a quarrel.

Cy: Dechreuodd Rhys ac Eleri, eu carua y gorau iddynt, ddadlau.
En: Rhys and Eleri, trying their best, began to argue.

Cy: “You ddim y deall fy nheimladau!” bustiai Rhys. Tra oedd Eleri’n profi ei chwmni distaw.
En: “You don't understand my feelings!” burst Rhys, while Eleri offered her quiet company.

Cy: Effaith yr eiliad yn eu dal.
En: The moment’s effect held them.

Cy: Gareth yn teimlo’r cur ym mlâen ei fron, ond gwybod hyn oedd yr eiliad y byddent i adnabod galar annwyl.
En: Gareth felt the ache in his chest but knew this was the moment they would recognize beloved grief.

Cy: “Rhaid i ni wrando ar ein gilydd,” sicrhaodd Gareth iddynt.
En: “We must listen to each other,” assured Gareth to them.

Cy: Cymodi wrth wyneb y moel llechwedd.
En: Reconciliation at the face of the bare slope.

Cy: Roedd dydd yn cilio i’r nos.
En: The day faded into night.

Cy: Vel y soniodd caneri gwaelod, cawsant gwynt ar eu gwefus; cofiant i’w tad drwy emwyd a hadau.
En: As the valley canary mentioned, they felt a breeze on their lips; a memory of their father through compassion and seeds.

Cy: “Plannwn yma,” dywedodd Gareth â’i law yn dawnsio dermau.
En: “We’ll plant here,” said Gareth with his hand weaving terms.

Cy: “Byddai Dad yn falch.”
En: “Dad would be proud.”

Cy: Gwnaethant daith arall ar y llwybr canlyn yr eira.
En: They made another journey along the path following the snow.

Cy: Roedd tai’r Beacons llawn mwynglawdd aur o gof.
En: The homes of the Beacons were filled with a golden mine of memory.

Cy: Erbyn iddynt ddychwelyd, roedd yr hyn roedd yn bwysau ar ysgwyddau Gareth yn ysgafnhau.
En: By the time they returned, what weighed on Gareth's shoulders had lightened.

Cy: Roedd yn deall - nid un dyn oedd gyfrifol am cariadu teulu ond i gyd gilydd.
En: He understood – it was not one man's responsibility to love a family but everyone's together.

Cy: Roeddent oll yn rhan o’r gordyn cryf oedd yn cynnig didol debat gwe o gysur.
En: They were all part of the strong cord offering comfort from a tangled web.

Cy: “Diolchi am y cofion, Dadi,” meddai’r tri wrth droed y bryn, y gwynt yn clodwi arian newydd.
En: “Thank you for the memories, Dad,” said the three at the foot of the hill, the wind whispering new silver.


Vocabulary Words:

• shadowed: hir
• highlighted: yn amlygu
• bare: noethion
• siblings: chwaer
• permanent: barhaol
• longing: hiraeth
• responsibility: cyfrifoldeb
• treading: troeddu
• crunched: gwasgu
• quarrel: ddadl
• ache: cur
• reconciliation: cymodi
• breeze: gwynt
• compassion: emwyd
• tangled: debat
• comfort: cysur
• journey: taith
• unite: uno
• elder: hyn
• delved: pori
• browsing: yn pori
• grief: galar
• cope: delio
• persuade: berswadio
• recognize: adnabod
• cherish: profi
• fade: cilio
• contribution: ddarparu
• weave: dawnsio
• quarrel: ddadl

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Amidst the Storm: Friendship's Test at the Beacons
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Yng nghanol tymestl serth y Beacons sy'n creu sŵn hudolus, roedd tri ffrind yn mentro allan yn chwilio am y dŵr arallfydol hwnnw.
En: In the midst of the fierce storm in the Beacons, creating magical sounds, three friends ventured out searching for that otherworldly water.

Cy: Gwyneth oedd y llawn antur, gyda’i llygaid mawr llawn bywyd yn chwilio am ddirgel bethau’r byd naturiol.
En: Gwyneth was full of adventure, with her large eyes full of life, seeking the world's natural mysteries.

Cy: Byddai Aneira, gyda’i chwilfrydedd cyson, wrth ei bodd yn mynd gyda Gwyneth ar y teithiau hyn, heddiw yn rhannu ei hangerdd i weld y rhaeadr cudd.
En: Aneira, with her constant curiosity, loved accompanying Gwyneth on these journeys, today sharing her passion to see the hidden waterfall.

Cy: Ond Emrys, ystyriol a gofalus, teimlai ychydig o beryg wrth i’r awyrgylch o'u cwmpas droi’n wintaidd a thanbaid.
En: But Emrys, thoughtful and cautious, felt a little danger as the atmosphere around them turned wintry and intense.

Cy: “Mae’n edrych yn ddifrifol, Gwyneth,” meddai Emrys, yn taflu golwg gofalgar dros ei ysgwydd.
En: “It looks serious, Gwyneth,” said Emrys, casting a caring glance over his shoulder.

Cy: “Efallai ddylen ni ddod o hyd i loches.”
En: “Perhaps we should find shelter.”

Cy: “Ond mae’r rhaeadr jyst yna, Emrys,” atebodd Gwyneth, ei llais yn crynnu’n llawn cyffro.
En: “But the waterfall is just there, Emrys,” answered Gwyneth, her voice trembling with excitement.

Cy: “Bydd yn ystyriaeth berffaith o’n cyfeillgarwch.”
En: “It'll be the perfect testament to our friendship.”

Cy: Aneira wnaeth orau i gytuno: "Rydyn ni mor agos. Gawn ni drio?"
En: Aneira did her best to agree: "We're so close. Can we try?"

Cy: Roedd y goleuni’n pylu, ac roedd gwynt oer y rhew yn eu hylifo.
En: The light was fading, and the cold icy wind chilled them.

Cy: Roedd traed yn suddo mewn ia a chwynt eirth, gan droi'r tir yn beryglus.
En: Their feet sank into ice and bear-like gusts, turning the ground dangerous.

Cy: Roedd y cryndod yn cynyddu gan ymbil arnynt i stopio.
En: The trembling intensified, pleading with them to stop.

Cy: Ond Gwyneth, angen dyfalbarhau yn heriol, camodd ymlaen.
En: But Gwyneth, stubbornly determined to persevere, stepped forward.

Cy: Ar y dibyn, roedd pawb yn gweld dim ond tywyllwch.
En: On the precipice, all they saw was darkness.

Cy: Y rhaeadr, fel addewid prin a basio, oedd ar ddychymyg Gwyneth—ond fe slywadodd ar y glwyd, gwynt y rhew yn ei wthio.
En: The waterfall, like a fleeting promise, was in Gwyneth's imagination—but she noticed the edge as the icy wind pushed her.

Cy: Dechreuodd hi lithro, pan oedd lladd Emrys a llon Emrys yr un pryd yn dod at ei gilydd i’w chrafu'n ôl yn saff.
En: She began to slip, when both worried and joyous reactions of Emrys combined to claw her back to safety.

Cy: Anerchodd Emrys yn galonogedig wrth eu tynnu yn ôl i ddiogelwch: “Mae cymryd risg weithiau yn angenrheidiol, ond dim ond os yw’n diogel, Gwyneth.”
En: Emrys addressed them encouragingly as he pulled them back to safety: “Taking risks is sometimes necessary, but only if it's safe, Gwyneth.”

Cy: Yn olaf, fe ddaethant o hyd i ogof fechan, lleoliaeth dwym ac esmwyth sy’n cynnig lloches rhag y storm enfawr.
En: Eventually, they found a small cave, a warm and cozy haven offering shelter from the immense storm.

Cy: Roedd Aneira yn clymu cwfli ei chot agos at ei phen, wedi gwerthfawrogi enwogrwydd Emrys a'i ddoethineb.
En: Aneira tightened the hood of her coat close to her head, appreciating Emrys's fame and wisdom.

Cy: Wrth i'r eira roi tlysni i'r dirwedd, fe gwrandawodd pawb ar soud o fwye awel wedi ymlâdd.
En: As the snow added beauty to the landscape, they all listened to the sound of a gentle breeze winding down.

Cy: Wrth aros drwy’r nos, yn llawn cynhesrwydd cyfeillion, dysgodd Gwyneth fod ganddi mwy i’w ennill o wrando ar y rheiny sydd o'i chwmpas.
En: While waiting through the night, filled with the warmth of friendship, Gwyneth learned she had much to gain from listening to those around her.

Cy: Er nad oeddent wedi cyrraedd y rhaeadr, roedd eu perthynas wedi dyfnhau, fel rhaniad ensawdd y Beacons ei hun.
En: Although they did not reach the waterfall, their bond had deepened, like the intangible cleft of the Beacons itself.

Cy: Y bore wedyn, roedd y eira’n llonydd, y tymestl wedi pasio.
En: The next morning, the snow was still, and the storm had passed.

Cy: Roedd teithiau newyddion yn aros.
En: New journeys awaited.

Cy: Efallai y flwyddyn nesaf, efallai y ddysg gan y tro hwn yn eu harwain yn wir, ond roedd un peth yn sicr — dim ond ymgais garedig sydd ei angen i gadw’r holl anturiaethau.
En: Perhaps next year, maybe the lessons from this time would guide them truly, but one thing was certain — a kind attempt is all that's needed to keep all their adventures alive.


Vocabulary Words:

• midst: nghano
• fierce: serth
• venture: mentro
• otherworldly: arallfydol
• full: llawn
• accompanying: mynd gyda
• curiosity: chwilfrydedd
• testament: ystyriaeth
• caring: gofalgar
• shelter: loches
• trembling: crynnu
• excitement: cyffro
• chill: hylifo
• persevere: dyfalbarhau
• precipice: dibyn
• slip: lithro
• encouragingly: galonogedig
• warm: dwym
• cozy: esmwyth
• cave: ogof
• appreciating: gwerthfawrogi
• wisdom: doethineb
• intangible: ensawdd
• storm: storm
• gentle: fwye
• breeze: awel
• adventures: anturiaethau
• bond: perthynas
• safe: diogel
• guiding: arwain

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Winter's Breath: Finding Hope in Unexpected Heroes
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Roedd y dydd yn glir ac oer.
En: The day was clear and cold.

Cy: Roedd lliwiau'r gaeaf yn gorffwys ar Cae Ddinas, y coed heb ddail yn gwasgaru cysgodion hir ar lawntiau rhewllyd.
En: The winter colors were resting on Cae Ddinas, the leafless trees casting long shadows on frosty lawns.

Cy: Roedd Gethin, tad ifanc, yn cerdded ar hyd y llwybrau caled, ei lygaid yn gwylio Carys, ei ferch fach anturus, wrth iddi chwilio drwy'r cae.
En: Gethin, a young father, was walking along the hardened paths, his eyes watching Carys, his adventurous little daughter, as she searched through the field.

Cy: “Paid mynd yn rhy bell, Carys!” gwaeddodd Gethin, yn teimlo’r gwres o bryder cyfarwydd.
En: “Don’t go too far, Carys!” shouted Gethin, feeling the familiar warmth of worry.

Cy: Ond roedd Carys yn cael ei hudo gan hylif yr haul ar y gramen rhew.
En: But Carys was fascinated by the sunlight on the crust of ice.

Cy: Yn sydyn, llithrodd dychymg y plentyn i fyd llawn chwilfrydedd.
En: Suddenly, the child's imagination slipped into a world full of curiosity.

Cy: “Beth yw hwn?” gofynnodd Carys, gan godi cnau bach o'r llawr.
En: “What is this?” asked Carys, picking up a small nut from the ground.

Cy: Heb feddwl, rhoddodd ef yn ei cheg.
En: Without thinking, she put it in her mouth.

Cy: Ymhen dim ond eiliadau, dechreuodd Carys anadlu’n anodd.
En: Within moments, Carys began to have difficulty breathing.

Cy: Roedd ei thafod yn chwyddo, a wyneba Gethin yn newid o glaear i ofn.
En: Her tongue was swelling, and Gethin's face changed from bright to fearful.

Cy: Paratoi fel roedd bob amser, ond, i’w arswyd, sylweddolodd nad oedd ganddo'r chwistrell epineffrin.
En: Prepared as he always was, yet, to his horror, he realized he didn’t have the epinephrine injector.

Cy: ¡Colli'r dyfais oedd ei ddychryn mwyaf!
En: Losing the device was his greatest fear!

Cy: Emrys, dyn yn mynd heibio gyda bag ar ei ysgwydd, sylweddolodd y sefyllfa bryderus.
En: Emrys, a man passing by with a bag on his shoulder, noticed the worrisome situation.

Cy: Daeth ymlaen yn gyflym, gan weddïo y gallai helpu.
En: He quickly approached, praying he could help.

Cy: “Sgen i offer meddygol, a fedra i helpu,” meddai Emrys, lygaid ef yn llawn gobaith a bryder.
En: “I have medical supplies, and I can help,” said Emrys, his eyes full of hope and concern.

Cy: Gethin teimlai'r arswyd yn llifo, ond yr awydd i achub ei ferch oedd yn drech na'i ymddiriedaeth yng nghyflawn dieithr.
En: Gethin felt the horror flowing, but the desire to save his daughter was stronger than his trust in a complete stranger.

Cy: “O'r gorau,” cytunodd yn nerfus, gan gadw Carys yng nghanol ei freichiau.
En: “Alright,” he agreed nervously, keeping Carys in the midst of his arms.

Cy: Defnyddiodd Emrys gyflenwad o’i fag, ofalus a thra medrus.
En: Emrys used a supply from his bag, careful and skillful.

Cy: Pob gweinyddiaeth yn gofalus, a gwylio’r breuder y dirwyn i ben.
En: Every administration was careful, watching the fragility come to an end.

Cy: Ychydig bach yn araf, a dechreuodd Carys anadlu’n haws.
En: Slowly but surely, Carys began to breathe more easily.

Cy: Wrth i barafeddygon gyrraedd, roedd Gethin yn llawn cyffro a diolchgarwch, yn derbyn Emrys fel gobaith mewn amser o angen.
En: As the paramedics arrived, Gethin was full of excitement and gratitude, accepting Emrys as a beacon of hope in a time of need.

Cy: Yn yr awyr anadledig o'r nos, ar ôl i'r holl emosiwn setlo, sylweddolodd Gethin pa mor bwysig yw ymddiried y rhai o’n cwmpas.
En: In the breathless air of the evening, after all the emotion had settled, Gethin realized how important it is to trust those around us.

Cy: Nid yw'n medru rheoli popeth, ac weithiau, roedd angen dibynnu ar eraill.
En: He can't control everything, and sometimes, he needed to rely on others.

Cy: Y dorf wynn yn y parc rhewllyd a fu; Gethin yn ymdeithau tuag adref, dal Carys yn dynn, y ddau yn chwilio ymlaen at ddiwrnodau cliriach sy’n dod.
En: The white crowd in the frosty park had dispersed; Gethin walked homeward, holding Carys tightly, both looking forward to clearer days ahead.

Cy: Emrys yn cerdded i ffwrdd gyda thawelwch meddwl, profiad diweddar yn bleth bythgofiadwy mewn symud ymlaen.
En: Emrys walked away with peace of mind, the recent experience an unforgettable knot in moving forward.


Vocabulary Words:

• leafless: heb ddail
• casting: gwasgaru
• adventurous: anturus
• swelling: chwyddo
• fragility: breuder
• dispersed: darfod
• hardened: caled
• resting: gorffwys
• fascinated: hudo
• imagination: dychymg
• curiosity: chwilfrydedd
• horror: arswyd
• stranger: dieithr
• supplies: cyflenwad
• careful: ofalus
• skillful: tra medrus
• gratitude: diolchgarwch
• overwhelmed: llawn cyffro
• beacon: goleudy
• breathless: anadledig
• paramedics: parafeddygon
• rely: dibynnu
• evening: nos
• peace of mind: tawelwch meddwl
• forward: ymlaen
• clearer: cliriach
• shadows: cysgodion
• glare: glaear
• fearful: braw
• trust: ymddiriedaeth

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Rhys, Eira, and the Ice Skating Saga: A Winter's Tale
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar ddiwrnod oer yn y gaeaf, roedd parc banliews Caerdydd wedi ei orchuddio â haen fain o eira.
En: On a cold winter's day, a suburban park in Caerdydd was covered with a thin layer of snow.

Cy: Roedd y bobl yn cerdded ymhlith y coed â'r dail wedi disgyn ac yn edrych ar yr iawyrdd lle'r oedd plant a'u rhieni blantio Traed.
En: People were walking among the trees with fallen leaves, looking at the ice rink where children and their parents were planting their feet.

Cy: Yn y canol oedd Rhys, eisiau creu argraff ar Eira.
En: In the middle was Rhys, wanting to impress Eira.

Cy: Roedd Rhys wedi clywed bod Eira yn mwynhau sglefrio iâ, ac roedd yn benderfynol o ennill ei sylw drwy honni ei fod yn sglefrio hefyd.
En: Rhys had heard that Eira enjoyed ice skating, and he was determined to gain her attention by claiming that he could skate too.

Cy: "Edrychwch arnaf i," fe waeddodd Rhys, gan roi ei sglefrau ar y rhew.
En: "Look at me," shouted Rhys, putting his skates on the ice.

Cy: Dechreuodd sglefrio, ond dyna lle, buan y sylweddolodd nad yw sglefrio mor hawdd ag y gwynt y bu’r peth yn ddoe.
En: He began to skate, but then quickly realized that skating wasn't as easy as the wind had made it seem the day before.

Cy: Aeth modfedd neu ddwy cyn syrthio ar ei ben ôl yn druenus.
En: He went an inch or two before falling pathetically onto his backside.

Cy: Eisteddodd Eira ar y fainc â'i ffrind, Llew, tiwtor sglefrio'r parc.
En: Eira was sitting on the bench with her friend, Llew, the park's skating tutor.

Cy: Roedd Llew wedi bod yn sŵr sylwi ar weithgaredd Rhys gyda gwên eang.
En: Llew had been amusedly observing Rhys's activities with a wide grin.

Cy: "Beth aeth o’i le, Rhys?" gofynnodd Eira yn ddifyr.
En: "What went wrong, Rhys?" asked Eira playfully.

Cy: "Dim ond profi'r rhew, gwnewch eich hun yn braf ar ôl hyn," atebodd Rhys yn amrwd, anus y bo bob yn daro ei bẁl.
En: "Just testing the ice, you'll see me shine after this," replied Rhys bluntly, avoiding eye contact.

Cy: Roedd yn amlwg iddo fod angen i'w wneud mwy i ddwli an Eira.
En: It was clear to him that he needed to do more to win over Eira.

Cy: Cynigiodd Llew help, "Beth am i mi eich dysgu chi?" gwnaeth Llew gynnig, wrth inni adael i Rhys sefyll eto.
En: Llew offered help, "How about I teach you?" suggested Llew, helping Rhys stand up again.

Cy: "Diolch, ond," atebodd Rhys yn gychwynnol; fodd bynnag, gyda sgrolian newydd, dim yn gliriaeth.
En: "Thanks, but," Rhys replied initially; however, with new encouragement, clarity emerged.

Cy: Gyda Llew wrth ei ochr, aeth Rhys yn araf tua'r rhew unwaith eto.
En: With Llew by his side, Rhys slowly ventured onto the ice once again.

Cy: Dysgodd Llew iddo'r sylfaen, sefyll, llithro a hyd yn oed droi syml.
En: Llew taught him the basics, standing, gliding, and even a simple turn.

Cy: Ond pan ddaw i droelli, byddai Rhys yn colli gafael ac yn mynd yn syth at Llew a chwymp i mewn i fonc rupor eira.
En: But when it came to spinning, Rhys would lose grip and head straight for Llew and fall into a heap of snow.

Cy: Fe chwarddodd Eira yn ddynnu.
En: Eira laughed heartily.

Cy: "Dwi'n gweld eich bod yn gwneud ymdrech fawr," meddai, wrth dynnu Rhys ohoni.
En: "I see you're making a great effort," she said, pulling Rhys up.

Cy: "Wnewch chi ymuno â mi am sglodion a siocled poeth?"
En: "Will you join me for chips and hot chocolate?"

Cy: Drueni Rhys ar bob un sydd yn mwynhau’r swrs.
En: Rhys felt a pang of sympathy for everyone who enjoyed good company.

Cy: "Bydd yn braf," atebodd ef, nid oedd bellach yn poeni am fethu â chwilio.
En: "That would be nice," he answered, no longer worried about failing to impress.

Cy: Sylweddodd Rhys ei bod yn fwy dymunol rhoi o’i gael gyda llawenydd na’i sgiliau o lithro.
En: Rhys realized that it was more enjoyable to give in to happiness rather than his skating skills.

Cy: Cofis am Eira drwy chwerthin wrth iddynt fynd tuag at y ciosg, y gwenol gwyntog yn eu hwynebau, gyda fflangell nhw erbyn y tu mewn twym.
En: He remembered Eira through laughter as they headed toward the kiosk, the gusty wind in their faces, with warmth awaiting them inside.

Cy: Roedd y parc yn dal, ond y clychau’ egwyl yn eu clywed, Rhys yn gwybodaethu ei fod wedi 'a beryg susbodd ers oriau rolyn.
En: The park was still, but the bells chimed around them, and Rhys knew he had been searching for hours in vain.

Cy: Roedd yn gwybod bellach, o leiaf, fod yna bethau mwy o bwysig nag effeithlonrwydd, roedd yn gwybod hynny oedd.
En: At least now he understood that there are things more important than efficiency; he knew that.

Cy: Nodwys codi a chwerthin am ei hun, wnes i Eira oniawr.
En: He noted to get up and laugh at himself, a lesson he learned from Eira.


Vocabulary Words:

• suburban: banliews
• rink: iawyrdd
• impress: creu argraff
• sympathy: drueni
• determined: benderfynol
• grip: gafael
• pathetically: druenus
• decided: benderfynol
• playfully: yn ddifyr
• clarity: gliriaeth
• venture: mynd
• glide: llithro
• spin: droelli
• heap: bobl
• amusedly: sŵr
• regret: drueni
• efficiency: effeithlonrwydd
• gusty: gwenol
• pile: bobl
• basics: sylfaen
• amused: difyr
• afraid: drueni
• accustomed: cyfarwydd
• refuse: gwadu
• enjoyable: mwy dymunol
• kiosk: ciosg
• skating: sglefrio
• thrive: ffynnu
• benevolent: llew
• hilarity: chwerthin

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Snowy Adventures and Heartfelt Decisions on Dydd Santes Dwynwen
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Yr oedd eira'n disgyn yn drwm ar Barc Cenedlaethol Eryri.
En: Snow was falling heavily on Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri.

Cy: Nid oedd yr olygfa'n ddim llai na hudolus, gyda'r gwyrddlas pinwydd wedi'u orchuddio'n wyn llachar.
En: The scene was nothing short of enchanting, with the pine trees, blue-green, covered in a bright white coat.

Cy: Traed Dafydd, Carys, a Rhian ffruddodd dros yr eira mân wrth fynd ar eu hantur.
En: The footsteps of Dafydd, Carys, and Rhian crunched over the fine snow as they embarked on their adventure.

Cy: Yr oedd hi'n Ddydd Santes Dwynwen, dydd arbennig ar gyfer cariad yng Nghymru.
En: It was Dydd Santes Dwynwen, a special day for love in Wales.

Cy: Ond, nid cariad oedd yn eu meddwl bob un o'r munud wrth iddynt ddychmygu pen y mynydd yn twtio'n wyn yn erbyn y lleuad.
En: Yet, love was not on their minds every minute as they imagined the mountain peak gleaming white against the moon.

Cy: Dafydd oedd yn gyrru'r llwyth ymlaen, ei wyneb yn gadarn, ei olwg ar y brig.
En: Dafydd was leading the charge forward, his face determined, his gaze fixed on the summit.

Cy: "Mae'n gyfle unigryw i gyrraedd copa yr Wyddfa heddiw," meddai'n frwd wrth iddynt gamu drwy'r hesg sy'n dechrau gorchuddio'r llwybr.
En: "It's a unique opportunity to reach the summit of Yr Wyddfa today," he said enthusiastically as they stepped through the reeds beginning to cover the path.

Cy: Yr oedd yn ferwi i brofi ei allu, ac efallai heibio rhyw gyfle arall er mwyn creu argraff ar Carys.
En: He was eager to prove his capabilities and perhaps seize another chance to impress Carys.

Cy: Carys, fodd bynnag, sylwodd ar y cymylau'n crynhoi yn gyflym uwch eu cebl.
En: Carys, however, noticed the clouds quickly gathering above them.

Cy: Roedd yn dechrau teimlo pryder yn ei chalon.
En: She was starting to feel a pang of worry in her heart.

Cy: "Mae'n ymddangos fel pe bae'r tywydd yn troi'n wael," meddai'n bwyllog, gan edrych am olwg cymeradwy ar wyneb Dafydd.
En: "It seems like the weather is turning bad," she said calmly, looking for some approving glance on Dafydd's face.

Cy: Nid oedd hi'n barod i roi ei hun na'i ffrindiau mewn perygloni.
En: She wasn't ready to put herself or her friends in danger.

Cy: "Rydyn ni'n mynd yn dda," atebodd Rhian, yn ceisio edrych yr ochr synhwyrol.
En: "We're doing fine," replied Rhian, trying to appear the voice of reason.

Cy: Deallai hi bod y cyffro o fynydda yn bwysig, ond dychwelodd hefyd nad oedd bywyd i'w gymryd yn ysgafn.
En: She understood the excitement of mountaineering was important, but also knew that life should not be taken lightly.

Cy: Erbyn iddynt fynd ymhellach, dechreuodd yr eira dod i lawr yn drymach.
En: As they went further, the snow began to fall more heavily.

Cy: Drosto fel pe bae'n gwympo mewn llenni mawrion, gan gau hanner golwg ac edrych ar y llwybr yn annisgwyl o beryglus.
En: It was as if it were descending in great curtains, halving their view and making the path unexpectedly perilous.

Cy: Roedd y gwynt yn biffian o gwmpas, yn eu gwthio'n ôl.
En: The wind howled around them, pushing them backward.

Cy: Taflwyd eira yn uchel, gan ei weddnewid yn heglando ar ffurf rhuthro gwynt ar gyflymdra.
En: Snow was thrown high, transforming it into a rushing wind at speed.

Cy: Dafydd oedd y cyntaf i sylweddoli'r sefyllfa.
En: Dafydd was the first to realize the situation.

Cy: "Bydd rhaid i ni benderfynu," siaradodd gyda thyner walusbarth, ei wyneb yn anial ar y cefn bach uwch.
En: "We need to decide," he spoke with gentle authority, his face barren on the small ridge above.

Cy: "Eitha fewn ymosod ymlaen, neu wthio fewn yr heol a hystyrru'n ddibris iddo profiad."
En: "Either we press on, or we turn onto the road and consider the experience a lost opportunity."

Cy: Cefasodd Rhian i'n dau.
En: Rhian agreed with the other two.

Cy: "Mae'r safonau wedi trwge yn ddi-ddifrifol," ychwanegodd, ei llais yn synhwyrol.
En: "The conditions have seriously deteriorated," she added, her voice considerate.

Cy: Roedd hi'n deall fod yr antreth ymlaen bob amser ond nid hyd yn oed ar y costau dynol.
En: She understood the urge to proceed was always there, but not at any human cost.

Cy: Cawsodd Dafydd ddealltwriaeth gywilyddus.
En: Dafydd felt a twinge of regret.

Cy: Teimlodd dipyn yn annigonus fel iawn, ond wnaeth amselio dropsy anghymeradwyo o du ar fuddiglio.
En: He felt a bit downcast for abandoning the adventure, but he also understood the importance of safety over personal challenge.

Cy: Tra'n cario wrthi Eaton weileera'n gorffwysgan nodyn a gweilar gryf yn hytrach, arfer oedd cynnal i ddiogelwch popol, a... efallai, rhyw un nemorces i gael cynnig arall adeg arall.
En: While carrying on seemed appealing, maintaining the safety of himself and his friends was paramount, allowing for another attempt on another day.

Cy: "Cawn fynd yn ôl," penderfynodd, ei lais yn galed gyda'r eira'n chwibanu o gylch.
En: "Let's go back," he decided, his voice firm as the snow whistled around them.

Cy: Dyma oedd y pwynt estrenolyn orgraffiad eu profiad, ond dyma oedd y lansiorna diwrnod cynefinol i bob troeon.
En: This was the climactic point of their experience, yet also the lesson of the ordinary day for each turn.

Cy: Roedd rhaid drafaelu'n ôl sydd o'r atgof ar welc gael gorfod.
En: They had to travel back, holding onto the memory of what could have been.

Cy: Gyda diolchgarwch cyfoethog gan Carys a Rhian, trodd y tri yn ôl, yn gwylio'r sêr yn dechrau llydaeni ar do drwg Madison.
En: With deep gratitude from Carys and Rhian, the three turned back, watching the stars begin to spread across the sky above Madison.

Cy: Sydynna mewn gwead swnau difyrnid a phwys meddwl ar Bob Aura uwch drosiadau ymchwiligen siamau.
En: Their descent was accompanied by the echoes of pleasant thoughts and reflections on responsible decisions.

Cy: Ar eu ffordd i lawr, roedd gallu Dafydd i newid ei feddwl wedi cael ei ganmol nid yn unig gan ei ffrindiau, ond hefyd gan ei hun.
En: On their way down, Dafydd's ability to change his mind was praised not only by his friends but also by himself.

Cy: Roedd dealltwriaeth newydd wedi dod i'r amlwg ym myd ei mulaiad am gyfrifoldeb.
En: A new understanding had emerged in his world about responsibility.

Cy: Roedd cyrraedd copa o ystyfnigrwydd, rhaid dorn i llifio/cenf i weld eu gobaith yn dyfod at hanes gwyrthoedd.
En: Reaching the summit through sheer stubbornness wasn’t worthwhile compared to seeing the potential for miracles in safe returns.

Cy: O'r diwedd, tra'r tri yn cyrraedd eu cychwynfan, roedd y storm wedi gollwng ei gynffon ofnadwy.
En: Finally, as the trio reached their starting point, the storm had released its terrible grip.

Cy: Roedd hi'n deimlad safle hyfryd ar ddydd Santes Dwynwen.
En: It was a truly pleasant feeling on Dydd Santes Dwynwen.

Cy: A oedd diogelwch a dymuniad unigryw geurpieis.
En: Safety and intention made for a unique adventure.

Cy: Roedd hi'n deimlad bod endynnau ar eu cewynnau pwnc, fel bod dim a'i ben bron ddeuding, ac nid ddim ithrafynyt ar godd pob pwynt/ddaml like, ac annisodmain/adsog as a few.
En: They felt as though their stories had come to a natural pause, like completing a chapter, aware that nothing was final, and no peak was worth risking it all.


Vocabulary Words:

• enchanting: hudolus
• crunched: ffruddodd
• adventure: antur
• opportunity: cyfle
• summit: copa
• determined: cadarn
• eager: merwi
• capabilities: allu
• approve: cymeradwy
• danger: perygl
• reason: synhwyrol
• mountaineering: mynydda
• curtains: llenni
• perilous: peryglus
• howled: biffian
• authority: walusbarth
• regret: cywilyddus
• downcast: annigonus
• abandoning: dropsy
• experience: profiad
• intent: dymuniad
• responsibility: cyfrifoldeb
• descent: yddi
• stubbornness: ystyfnigrwydd
• gratitude: diolchgarwch
• reflections: ymchwiligen
• praised: canmol
• safety: diogelwch
• natural: cynefinol
• miracles: gobaith

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Braving the Elements: A Chilly Campus Adventure
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Roedd hi'n ddiwrnod oer yn y gaeaf, pan oedd y gwynt yn chwythu creulon trwy'r campws.
En: It was a cold winter day when the wind was cruelly blowing through the campus.

Cy: Roedd y cynfasau eira yn rhoi golwg hudolus, ond brawychus, i'r lle.
En: The blankets of snow gave the place a magical but eerie appearance.

Cy: Roedd Carys a Dafydd, dau fyfyriwr prifysgol, yn sefyll o flaen drws eu hostel.
En: Carys and Dafydd, two university students, were standing in front of their hostel door.

Cy: Roeddent wedi gadael yr allwedd y tu mewn.
En: They had left the key inside.

Cy: "Beth rydym ni'n mynd i'w wneud nawr?
En: "What are we going to do now?"

Cy: " gofynnodd Dafydd, wrth drio gorchuddio ei wyneb rhag yr eira.
En: asked Dafydd, trying to shield his face from the snow.

Cy: "Dim problem," meddai Carys, gyda gwên hyderus ar ei hwyneb.
En: "No problem," said Carys with a confident smile on her face.

Cy: "Gallwn ni drio dringo trwy'r ffenestr.
En: "We can try climbing through the window."

Cy: ""Mae hynny'n swnio'n beryglus," atebodd Dafydd gyda phrudd-gymaint o amheuaeth ar ei lais.
En: "That sounds dangerous," replied Dafydd with a hint of doubt in his voice.

Cy: Roedd e'n gallu teimlo'r oerfel yn achosi i'w fysedd ddechrau'n dihoeni.
En: He could feel the cold beginning to numb his fingers.

Cy: "Mae'n well na sefyll yma yn rhewi," gwrthwynebodd Carys, yn edrych am ffordd i ddringo i fyny.
En: "It's better than standing here freezing," countered Carys, looking for a way to climb up.

Cy: Roedd y ffenestr ychydig yn agor, ac wrth edrych yn agosach, gwelodd Carys fod hi'n ddigon agos iddi edrych ar y ffenestr.
En: The window was slightly open, and upon closer inspection, Carys saw that it was close enough for her to reach.

Cy: "Rwy'n gweld bod ffordd i mewn.
En: "I see a way in."

Cy: ""Ond," dechreuodd Dafydd, cyn cael ei stopio gan Carys.
En: "But," began Dafydd, before being stopped by Carys.

Cy: "Mae'n iawn.
En: "It's alright.

Cy: Os bydd unrhyw beth yn mynd o'i le, rwy'n gwybod sut i ddisgyn yn saff," meddai Carys, er mwyn pawb fod yn sicr.
En: If anything goes wrong, I know how to land safely," Carys reassured, making sure everyone felt secure.

Cy: Aeth Carys ymlaen i ddringo'r ffrâm ffenestr, gan ofalu bod ei throed ar y ledged eiraog.
En: Carys proceeded to climb the window frame, taking care to place her foot on the snowy ledge.

Cy: Cefais ei gydbwyso'n ofalus, ac yn ddewr cymaint â phrosiect cefnfor, llithrodd trwy'r agoriad bach gyda rhwyddineb annisgwyl.
En: She balanced herself carefully and, as boldly as an ocean project, slipped through the small opening with unexpected ease.

Cy: "Ydw!
En: "Yes!"

Cy: " gweiddodd gan fewnrw Mulderneiz, roedd hi y tu mewn erbyn hyn.
En: she shouted triumphantly from inside.

Cy: Roedd Dafydd yn edrych trwy'r gwydr ar y ffenestr, ei lygaid yn llawn rhyfeddod a rhyddhad.
En: Dafydd looked through the glass in the window, his eyes full of wonder and relief.

Cy: Mewn munudau, agorodd Carys y drws yn garedig, gan ddal yr allwedd yn ei dwylo gronnus.
En: Within minutes, Carys kindly opened the door, holding the key in her rounded hands.

Cy: "Rhaid i ti ddim anwybyddu beltian safolaeth uniaeth," meddai Carys, yn rhoi ergyd i 'sôl yn ffeintus.
En: "You must not ignore the benefit of individual effort," said Carys, giving a faint nudge to his shoulder.

Cy: "Na, eraill, ond rwy'n gwerthfawrogi dysgu tr ici wyht sy' nad oes amheuaeth," yntymatebodd Dafydd.
En: "No, others might, but I appreciate learning from every certainty," responded Dafydd.

Cy: Aeth y ddau y tu mewn i'r gysgod, yn ddiolchgar am y cynhesrwydd a'r lloches.
En: The two went inside to the shelter, grateful for the warmth and cover.

Cy: Eisteddon nhw wrth y desg wlypedig, Dafydd dechreuodd ysgrifennu ei draethawd tra roedd Carys yn archebu cinio trwy ei ffôn.
En: They sat by the damp desk, Dafydd began writing his essay while Carys ordered lunch through her phone.

Cy: Roeddent yn chwerthin wrth feddwl am yr antur roeddent wedi'i phrofi.
En: They laughed as they thought about the adventure they had experienced.

Cy: Ac er eu bod wedi dechrau'r dydd mewn ffordd blêr, roeddent wedi dysgu croesawu'r dulliau mwyaf annisgwyl o ddatrys problemau.
En: And although they had started the day in a messy way, they had learned to embrace the most unexpected methods of solving problems.

Cy: Roedd Dafydd wedi dysgu mwy am bwysigrwydd bod yn agored i syniadau creadigol, ac roedd Carys yr un mor hyderus yn ei gallu i ddarganfod atebion.
En: Dafydd had learned more about the importance of being open to creative ideas, and Carys was equally confident in her ability to find solutions.

Cy: Roedd y gaeaf yn dal i ddangos ei grym, ond roedd y ddau yn glodfori eu buddugoliaeth fach dros yr eiliau eiraog.
En: Winter still showed its power, but the two celebrated their small victory over the snowy obstacles.


Vocabulary Words:

• cruelly: creulon
• eerie: brawychus
• numb: dihoeni
• ledge: ledged
• triumphantly: gweiddodd ganfewnrw
• balanced: cefasai
• boldly: ddewr
• inspection: archwiliad
• closer: agosach
• effort: safolaeth
• individual: uniaeth
• benefit: beltian
• obstacles: eiliau
• certainty: sy'
• adventure: antur
• embrace: croesawu
• creative: creadigol
• messy: blêr
• rhythm: rhythm
• warming: cynhesrwydd
• shelter: lloches
• grateful: diolchgar
• unexpected: annisgwyl
• confidence: hyderus
• reassured: sicr
• relief: rhyddhad
• solution: atebion
• faint: ffeintus
• hindsight: ôl-syniad
• victory: budiugoliaeth

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Winter Romance: A Dance of Chances at Coleg Eglwys Dewi Sant
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Mae dyddiach wedi cwympo yn dawel o flaen Coleg Eglwys Dewi Sant yng Nghaerdydd.
En: The days snow had silently fallen in front of Coleg Eglwys Dewi Sant in Caerdydd.

Cy: Mae'r tir ym mhobman wedi'i orchuddio gan eira tywodlyd, gan ychwanegu at y teimlad rhamantus sy'n llifo o gwmpas y campws.
En: The ground everywhere was covered in sandy snow, adding to the romantic feeling flowing around the campus.

Cy: Yr oedd y disgyblion yn brysur yn paratoi ar gyfer cynulliad ysgol arbennig, wedi'i drefnu i ddathlu dydd Santes Dwynwen.
En: The students were busy preparing for a special school assembly organized to celebrate Dydd Santes Dwynwen.

Cy: Y tu fewn i neuadd yr ysgol, mae baneri lliwgar a chalonau wedi'u crogi i lawr o'r nenfwd, gan gynnig croeso cynnes i unrhyw un sy'n cael ei droi oddi wrth helbul eu bywyd beunyddiol.
En: Inside the school hall, colorful banners and hearts hung down from the ceiling, offering a warm welcome to anyone turned away from the troubles of their daily life.

Cy: Yn araf, trawsnewid beth oedd unwaith yn neuadd wag yn le llawn bywyd.
En: Slowly, what was once an empty hall transformed into a place full of life.

Cy: Arhosodd Emrys o dan un o'r baneri hynny, ei feddwl yn croesi'n ddi-baid.
En: Emrys waited under one of those banners, his mind crossing back and forth.

Cy: "Dylwn i ofyn Carys i'r dawns," meddyliodd wrth iddo gyffwrdd â'i ffon baglant.
En: "I should ask Carys to the dance," he thought as he touched his cane.

Cy: Roedd Carys yn boblogaidd iawn ac arferai bod wrth galon pob digwyddiad cymdeithasol.
En: Carys was very popular and was usually at the heart of every social event.

Cy: Roedd hi, ar y pwynt yma, yn ffitio darlithodyn yn erbyn wal tra bod holl sylw pobl eraill arni.
En: At this point, she was fitting a poster against the wall while everyone else's attention was on her.

Cy: Mae hi'n wych gyda chynllunio.
En: She's great at organizing.

Cy: Roedd ei phersonoliaeth garismatig yn tynnu eraill ato fel gwenyn i neithdar.
En: Her charismatic personality drew others to her like bees to nectar.

Cy: Yn sefyll gerllaw iddo, hithau'n llai llais ymwybodol o'r brwydr feddwol Emrys, roedd Gruffydd.
En: Standing nearby, less aware of Emrys's internal struggle, was Gruffydd.

Cy: "Wyt ti'n iawn, gyfaill?" gofynnodd, ei leis yn dawel a hwyluso.
En: "Are you alright, friend?" he asked, his voice soft and soothing.

Cy: Gruffydd yw'r ffrind mwyaf hyderus, mewn ffordd syml ond taliog.
En: Gruffydd is the most confident friend, in a simple yet uplifting way.

Cy: "Pam na wyt ti'n mynd at hi?"
En: "Why don't you go talk to her?"

Cy: "Fedra i ddim..." atebodd Emrys yn gynnil.
En: "I can't..." Emrys replied subtly.

Cy: "Dim ond ofn gennyf fod hi'n dweud na."
En: "I'm just afraid she'll say no."

Cy: Gruffydd codi ei wyneb ac edrych Emrys yn ei lygaid.
En: Gruffydd raised his face and looked Emrys in the eye.

Cy: "Os na fyddi di'n cymryd y siawns nawr, byddi di byth yn gwybod beth allai ddigwydd."
En: "If you don't take the chance now, you'll never know what might happen."

Cy: Am eiliad, goffodd ei eiriau drwy Emrys.
En: For a moment, his words resonated through Emrys.

Cy: I wneud pethau'n waeth, roedd Carys bob amser wedi edrych yn brysur gyda'r diddordebau eraill.
En: To make matters worse, Carys always seemed busy with other interests.

Cy: Wrth gwrs, roedd ei syddnon yn llawn holl dydd.
En: Of course, her schedule was full all day.

Cy: Er iddi gyfarch ei bawb gyda chawtraeth a gwên, roedd y cyfleus i’w cyrraedd yn brin.
En: Though she greeted everyone with warmth and a smile, the opportunity to approach her was rare.

Cy: Roedd penderfyniad Emrys wedi ei lunio.
En: Emrys' decision was made.

Cy: Yn ogystal â phopeth arall roedd e'n gwneud, cynnigodd ei gymorth gyda'r addurno.
En: In addition to everything else he was doing, he offered his help with the decorating.

Cy: Teimlai ar unwaith fod hyn yn gyfle i ddod yn agosach at Carys.
En: He immediately felt this was an opportunity to get closer to Carys.

Cy: Dechreuodd Emrys addurno'r salwyn gyda Gruffydd wrth y cefn, i gyd ar ben doglanau, papur garwr nai ac teclyncion y Saint.
En: Emrys began decorating the hall with Gruffydd at the back, with garlands, crepe paper, and Saintly trinkets.

Cy: Wrth i amser fynd heibio, roedd y neuadd cynulliad yn dechrau edrych yn wahanol.
En: As time passed, the assembly hall began to look different.

Cy: Efallai bod hynny hefyd yn gwella hyder Emrys.
En: Perhaps that also improved Emrys's confidence.

Cy: Pan ddaeth amser ar gyfer dadaeliad, roedd Carys o hyd yn troi o gwmpas, edrych yn ôl ar y fynedfa a chael cerdded i lawr.
En: When time came for departure, Carys was still turning around, looking back at the entrance and getting ready to walk down.

Cy: Yn y foment berffaith honno, gyda'r neuadd bron yn wag, mae hyder Emrys ar ei alleluia.
En: In that perfect moment, with the hall nearly empty, Emrys's confidence was at its peak.

Cy: Cymerodd gam ymlaen. Mae ei calon yn curo arítmiog.
En: He took a step forward, his heart beating arrhythmically.

Cy: "Carys, gallwn ddatgan yn dydych chi i'r ddawns?" meddai, yn syth, ond mewn gwres o ddicter a phryder.
En: "Carys, may I ask you to the dance?" he said, directly, but in a flush of excitement and anxiety.

Cy: Yr oedd lwch ciwtus ar benol eí gwyn Carys.
En: A lovely blush adorned Carys's cheeks.

Cy: "Emrys!" gwelodd, gan gymryd y funud.
En: "Emrys!" she exclaimed, taking a moment.

Cy: Mae ei llygaid yn goleuo â llawenydd.
En: Her eyes lit up with joy.

Cy: Tynnodd allan ei llaw'n ddigon hir i gynrychioli "mi fyddai wrth fy modd."
En: She held out her hand long enough to signify "I would love to."

Cy: Roedd Emrys yn grin mor eang â'r diwrnod fel oedd yr haul yn gwenu arno.
En: Emrys's grin was as wide as the day the sun smiled down on him.

Cy: Yn y pen draw, fe wnaeth e lygru'r ofn yn llwyddiant.
En: In the end, he turned his fear into success.

Cy: Cerddodd Emyrys gyda phenderfyniad wedyn, gan hedfan i lawr y llwyfan fel pe bai ar awyr ac edrych ymlaen at awr y dawnsfeydd gyda Carys.
En: Emrys walked with determination then, flying down the aisle as if airborne and looking forward to the time on the dance floor with Carys.

Cy: A’r dowsan Santes Dwynwen yn glir yn eu golwg, gwelodd yr eira'n addo pethau mawr o amgylch y coleg, tra roedd cyrbau yn fy nghyffylau.
En: With the Santes Dwynwen dance clearly in sight, the snow seemed to promise great things around the college, while it circled around in my thoughts.


Vocabulary Words:

• silently: yn dawel
• ground: tir
• sandy: tywodlyd
• flowing: llifo
• decorate: addurno
• entrance: mynedfa
• charismatic: carismatig
• confident: hyderus
• beneath: o dan
• alleviate: hwyluso
• struggle: brwydr
• resonated: goffodd
• garlands: doglanau
• subtly: cynnil
• opportunity: cyfle
• determination: penderfyniad
• nervously: â llawenydd
• heart: calon
• blush: gwyn
• enthusiastic: pryder
• transform: trawsnewid
• confidently: arítmiog
• charmingly: ciwtus
• consistently: ar hyd
• grin: grin
• trouble: helbul
• assemblage: cynulliad
• agenda: syddnon
• enchanted: addo
• hall: neuadd

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Skating Dare in Cardiff: Dafydd's Unforgettable Night
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-02-01-08-38-19-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Mae Cardiff Winter Wonderland yn llawn pobl, goleuadau lliwgar, a'r seiniau difyr o gerddoriaeth Nadoligaidd.
En: Cardiff Winter Wonderland is full of people, colorful lights, and the merry sounds of Christmas music.

Cy: Ar y rhewgell, mae olion sgidiau iâ yn ffurfio patrwm draw eto.
En: On the ice rink, the traces of skate blades form a pattern once again.

Cy: Yno, mae Dafydd, gyda'i wallt wedi ei wasgaru gan y gwynt, yn sefyll yn ynysig ac ychydig yn nerfus.
En: There, Dafydd, with his hair tussled by the wind, stands isolated and slightly nervous.

Cy: Mae Carys a Gethin wrth ei ochr, yn gwenu.
En: Carys and Gethin are by his side, smiling.

Cy: "Dafydd, wyt ti'n barod i gystadlu?
En: "Dafydd, are you ready to compete?"

Cy: " gofynnodd Carys, ei llygaid yn llachareddol fel adlewyrchiad o'r goleuadau sydd o'i hamgylch.
En: asked Carys, her eyes sparkling like the reflections of the lights surrounding her.

Cy: Dafydd yn teimlo'r pwysau cynhyrchu argraff dda ar Carys, ond does ganddo fe ddim profiad o sglefrio ar ia.
En: Dafydd feels the pressure to make a good impression on Carys, but he has no experience in ice skating.

Cy: Eto i gyd, mae ei galon yn pwmpio llawn antur.
En: Still, his heart pumps with a sense of adventure.

Cy: "Wrth gwrs, Carys!
En: "Of course, Carys!"

Cy: " atebodd Dafydd, ei lais yn chwilio am hyder yn nyfnder ei annysgwyl.
En: replied Dafydd, his voice searching for confidence in the depths of his unexpectedness.

Cy: Mae'r goncwest yn dechrau.
En: The competition begins.

Cy: Gethin yn deifio i ffwrdd yn bwyllog, tra bo Carys yn symud yn grefftus a grymus ar draws yr ia.
En: Gethin glides away calmly, while Carys moves skillfully and powerfully across the ice.

Cy: Mae Dafydd?
En: Dafydd?

Cy: Wel, mae e'n dechrau'n araf.
En: Well, he starts slowly.

Cy: Troelliad sydyn, a'r byd o'i amgylch yn troi'n rysáit o wên a chochaniad.
En: A sudden spin, and the world around him turns into a recipe of smiles and giggles.

Cy: Ychwanega'i gyflymder, er gwaetha'i ofn.
En: He increases his speed despite his fear.

Cy: Mae'n mhaensprintio ar hyd yr ia, ond yn dioddef o gyfyngiad diffyg cydbwysedd.
En: He is sprinting across the ice but suffers from a lack of balance.

Cy: Yn sydyn, mae'r pâr o sgioau dan ei draed yn dod yn gelynion mawr.
En: Suddenly, the pair of skates under his feet become great enemies.

Cy: Mae Dafydd yn colli ei gydbwysedd, ac mae ei draed yn cychwyn ar daith garlamus tuag at stordy siocled poeth.
En: Dafydd loses his balance, and his feet begin a wild journey toward the hot chocolate stall.

Cy: Mae ochneidio a chwerthin y torf yn llenwi'r awyr.
En: The sighs and laughter of the crowd fill the air.

Cy: Ymron yn syrthio, mae'n llithro heibio'r stordy yn ddi-ddiwedd, ei wyneb yn goch fel coeden Nadolig.
En: Almost falling, he slides past the stall endlessly, his face as red as a Christmas tree.

Cy: Mae'r dorf yn chwalu'n chwerthin llon a chlestri'n clatsh.
En: The crowd bursts into joyful laughter and clinking mugs.

Cy: Ond, pan mae'n dod i stop, mae Carys yn dyfynnu mor stop arall.
En: But when he comes to a stop, Carys is quick to follow.

Cy: "Dafydd, roedd hynny'n hanfodol!
En: "Dafydd, that was essential!

Cy: Ei stwffown ti i gystadlu â'r tymheredd a'r siawns.
En: You challenged the temperature and the odds.

Cy: Wnaethon ni drio i aros ystyfnig ond roedd dyberthynas di, a dy ddychymyg, yn dom chatris!
En: We tried to stay stubborn, but your companionship and imagination were top-notch!"

Cy: "Wrth i'r nos glosio, lliwiau'r Winter Wonderland yn pelydru'n fwy bywiog yn erbyn tafod y noson dywyll.
En: As night closes in, the colors of the Winter Wonderland shine more vibrantly against the dark night.

Cy: Mae Dafydd yn sylweddoli bod dim angen iddo fod yn athrylith ar sglefrio.
En: Dafydd realizes that he doesn't need to be a genius at skating.

Cy: Mae'n dysgu bod gwneud rhywun chwerthin yn fwy pwysig.
En: He's learning that making someone laugh is more important.

Cy: Carys yn edrych arno, a gwên fawr ar ei hwyneb.
En: Carys looks at him, a big smile on her face.

Cy: "Diolch," meddai Dafydd, ei galon yn ymlacio, yn diweddu gyda gwybodaeth bod ei ddwylo'n dal, ei gyfeillgarwch â Carys wedi tyfu, ac efallai ychydig o amlygrwydd bach i'w bywyd.
En: "Thank you," Dafydd says, his heart relaxing, concluding with the knowledge that his hands are steady, his friendship with Carys has grown, and perhaps a little bit of spotlight has been added to his life.

Cy: Felly, yn wynebu'r storm law yn ei ymchwydd, doedd dim angen trafferth i fendigedig.
En: So, facing the rising storm, there was no need for trouble to be wonderful.

Cy: Roedd yn deall nawr mai ei chwerthin oedd yr aur go iawn.
En: He now understood that her laughter was the real gold.


Vocabulary Words:

• isolated: ynysig
• tussled: wedi ei wasgaru
• compete: cystadlu
• sparkling: llachareddol
• pressure: pwysau
• impression: argraff
• adventure: antur
• unexpectedness: annysgwyl
• glides: deifio
• skillfully: crefftus
• powerfully: grymus
• spin: troelliad
• increases: ychwanega
• fear: ofn
• balance: cydbwysedd
• enemies: gelynion
• crowd: torf
• sliding: llithro
• joyful: llon
• companion: cyfeillgarwch
• stubborn: ystyfnig
• imagination: dychymyg
• vibrantly: bywiog
• realizes: sylweddoli
• concluding: yn diweddu
• steady: dal
• spotlight: amlygrwydd
• rising: chydiodd
• storm: storm
• laughter: chwerthin

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Crafting Love: Heartfelt Gifts at Castell Coch's Fair
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-31-23-34-02-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Mae’r eira’n disgyn fel patrwm hudolus dros diroedd gwyrdd Castell Coch.
En: Snow falls like a magical pattern over the green lands of Castell Coch.

Cy: Mae’r castell yn sefyll yn gadarn, â’i dyrrau’n tyllu’r cymylau, lletya ffair grefftau lleol.
En: The castle stands firmly, its towers piercing the clouds, hosting a local craft fair.

Cy: Llenwir yr awyr gyda sŵn pobl brysur, yn chwilio am anrhegion diolchgarwch ar gyfer Dydd Santes Dwynwen, diwrnod o garu a chur calon.
En: The air is filled with the sound of busy people searching for thanksgiving gifts for Dydd Santes Dwynwen, a day of love and heartbreak.

Cy: Yn maes yr oriel, mae Dafydd yn cerdded yn araf, ei feddyliau’n dryslyd.
En: In the gallery area, Dafydd walks slowly, his thoughts muddled.

Cy: Mae Carys wrth ei ochr, yn gwenu’n eang, ei chyffro’n heintus.
En: Carys is by his side, smiling broadly, her excitement infectious.

Cy: "Dafydd, rhaid i ni ddod o hyd i’r anrheg berffaith!
En: "Dafydd, we have to find the perfect gift!

Cy: Mae ‘na gymaint o grefftau prydferth yn fan hyn," meddai, gan ddangos at stondinau llawn llestri hudolus a gemwaith lleol.
En: There are so many beautiful crafts here," she says, pointing to stalls full of magical pottery and local jewelry.

Cy: Mae Gwyn, crefftwr dawnus, yn sefyll tu ôl i’w stondin, ei ddwylo’n cynnil rhwng gwaith pren anniben.
En: Gwyn, a talented craftsman, stands behind his stall, his hands subtly handling disordered woodwork.

Cy: "Bore da, Dafydd," meddai Gwyn, gydag awyrgylch hyderus.
En: "Good morning, Dafydd," says Gwyn, with a confident air.

Cy: "Eisiau rhyw beth arbennig heddiw?
En: "Looking for something special today?"

Cy: "Mae Dafydd yn tynnu anadl ddofn, ei ben yn troi rhwng y dymuniad i greu rhywbeth unigryw a’r pryder nad yw’n digon da.
En: Dafydd takes a deep breath, his mind torn between the desire to create something unique and the worry that he's not good enough.

Cy: "Hoffwn anrheg berfaith, ond prin yw fy mhrofiad," meddai’n ansicr.
En: "I’d like the perfect gift, but my experience is limited," he says hesitantly.

Cy: "Paid a phoeni," atebodd Gwyn â gwên.
En: "Don’t worry," Gwyn responds with a smile.

Cy: "Mae creadigrwydd yn deillio o’r galon, nid perffeithrwydd yn unig.
En: "Creativity comes from the heart, not just perfection.

Cy: Efallai y gallwn ni gydweithio.
En: Perhaps we can collaborate."

Cy: "Gyda chefnogaeth Gwyn a chymorth Carys, mae Dafydd yn dechrau dod â syniadau at ei gilydd.
En: With Gwyn's support and Carys's assistance, Dafydd starts to bring ideas together.

Cy: Mae’n defnyddio ei ddawn celf i ddarlunio dyluniad unigryw ar ddarn o bren Gwyn.
En: He uses his artistic talent to sketch a unique design on a piece of Gwyn's wood.

Cy: "Bydd yn cyfuno’r mwyaf o’n dau fyd," eglura Gwyn, gan weithio ochr yn ochr â Dafydd.
En: "It will combine the best of our two worlds," Gwyn explains, working alongside Dafydd.

Cy: Pan ddaw’r diwrnod o Ddydd Santes Dwynwen, mae Dafydd yn cyflwyno’r anrheg.
En: When Dydd Santes Dwynwen arrives, Dafydd presents the gift.

Cy: Mae’n cyfuno hanfod gwahanol ddealltwriaethau – ei galon ei hun, a’r cyngor ymaearfyrwyr ei ffrindiau.
En: It combines the essence of different understandings—his own heart and the seasoned advice of his friends.

Cy: Er nad yw perffaith, mae’r anrheg yn ymlusgo gyda chariad oherwydd eiadau bersonol Dafydd, a gwyro Gwyn.
En: Though not perfect, the gift is imbued with love because of Dafydd's personal touches and Gwyn's guidance.

Cy: Mae Dafydd wedi dysgu bod mynegiant yn fwy pwysig na cheinder.
En: Dafydd has learned that expression is more important than elegance.

Cy: Mae ei galon yn ysgafn wrth iddo weld gwerth cydweithio a’r clod mae’n ei dderbyn.
En: His heart is light as he sees the value of collaboration and the praise he receives.

Cy: Mae’r proses, rhoddir ogoniant a thrugaredd i gydweithio a chyfeillgarwch – cynhesu yn erbyn rhew’r gaeaf a gwneud y feri 'stori o gariad yn fwy ardderchogrwydd am byth.
En: The process has endowed glory and gratitude to collaboration and friendship, warming against the chill of winter and making the love story more magnificent forever.


Vocabulary Words:

• magical: hudolus
• pattern: patrwm
• castell: castle
• piercing: tyllu
• fair: ffair
• thanksgiving: diolchgarwch
• heartbreak: cur calon
• gallery: oriel
• muddled: tryslyd
• infectious: heintus
• craftsman: crefftwr
• subtly: cynnil
• disordered: anniben
• breath: anadl
• hesitantly: ansicr
• creativity: creadigrwydd
• collaborate: gydweithio
• artistic: dawn
• sketch: darlunio
• design: dyluniad
• essence: hanfod
• understandings: dealltwriaethau
• seasoned: mewn derwen
• expression: mynegiant
• elegance: ceinder
• light: ysgafn
• collaboration: cydweithio
• friendship: cyfeillgarwch
• glory: ogoniant
• gratitude: trugaredd