Fluent Fiction - Welsh: When Leaves Fall: A Journey from Comfort to Courage
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Roedd y tymor hydref wedi cyrraedd, a'r coleg yn llawn sŵn a symudiad.
En: Autumn had arrived, and the college was full of noise and movement.

Cy: Drwy ddrws agored neilltuol y neuadd breswyl, roedd golygfa liwgar o goeden yn y maes chwarae.
En: Through a particular open door of the dormitory, there was a colorful view of a tree in the playing field.

Cy: Fe wefreiddiodd y dail oren a melyn fwy nag un myfyriwr wrth iddynt baratoi i fynd dramor.
En: The orange and yellow leaves captivated more than one student as they prepared to go abroad.

Cy: Roedd Luned yn un o’r myfyrwyr ar fin gadael.
En: Luned was one of the students about to leave.

Cy: Ystafell Luned oedd y ddaear canol tanfor, lle roedd popeth yn rookie ar hyn o bryd wrth iddi baratoi ar gyfer ei thaith dramor.
En: Luned's room was the central ground of activity, where everything was a bit hectic at the moment as she prepared for her journey abroad.

Cy: Rhyfeddododd ar y gyffro o flaenorwedd ond hefyd arswyd gan y syniad o adael ei hardal gysurus.
En: She marveled at the excitement of the upcoming adventure but was also terrified by the idea of leaving her comfort zone.

Cy: Gwion, ei ffrind gorau, oedd yno yn yr ystafell, yn ymwroli ac yn gwneud i bopeth edrych mor hawdd.
En: Gwion, her best friend, was there in the room, encouraging her and making everything seem so easy.

Cy: "Peidiwch â phoeni, Luned," meddai Gwion gydag uchelgais.
En: "Don't worry, Luned," said Gwion with ambition.

Cy: "Mae profiadau newydd yn gwella!"
En: "New experiences improve you!"

Cy: Roedd Merryn, y cyd-letywr tawarus, yn eistedd ar hambwrdd ei gwely gyda gwen bach digynsail.
En: Merryn, the quiet roommate, sat on the edge of her bed with an undeniable small smile.

Cy: Roedd Merryn yn gwybod mwy na’i ddwy ffrindiau oedd yn rhannu’r ystafell am bryderon cudd Luned.
En: Merryn knew more than her two friends who shared the room about Luned's hidden anxieties.

Cy: Gyda'r amser yn prysur gyrraedd y dydd fawr, roedd rhaid i Luned wneud penderfyniad.
En: As the day drew nearer, Luned had to make a decision.

Cy: Tynnodd Gwion hi i fyny ar y diawl a disgaru geiriau penderfynnis i'w weld.
En: Gwion lifted her up with determination, as if to show her decisive words.

Cy: "Fe af ymlaen, nid wyf yn ffoi oddi wrth fy ofnau."
En: "I'll go forward, I won't run from my fears."

Cy: Ond y noson cyn ei hymadawiad, pan welwyd y cyfagos yn ymdoddi gydag ordd, dyma Merryn yn ei thynnu i un ochr.
En: But the night before her departure, when the surroundings melted away in harmony, Merryn pulled her aside.

Cy: "Roedd gen i ofn hefyd, wyddest ti?" meddai Merryn mewn llais tawel a gwangalon.
En: "I was afraid too, you know?" said Merryn in a quiet and gentle voice.

Cy: "Ond dyma beth iachwyd.
En: "But this is what healed me.

Cy: Mae angen edrych y tu hwnt i'r cwmpawd.
En: You need to look beyond the horizon.

Cy: Bydd profiadau’n gwneud i ti dyfu."
En: Experiences make you grow."

Cy: Nododd Luned, gan deimlo rhywbeth yn newid y tu mewn iddi.
En: Luned nodded, feeling something change within her.

Cy: Rhoddodd Merryn yr amheuaeth yn ei lle ac mewn amswr byr, roedd y fendith honno wedi ei pherswadio yn llwyr.
En: Merryn had dispelled her doubts, and in a short time, that blessing fully persuaded her.

Cy: Y bore wedyn, gan deimlo cryfder newydd, pwysodd Luned ei hun i godi a grymuso, gyda Gwion wrth ei hochr.
En: The next morning, feeling newfound strength, Luned pushed herself to rise and empower herself, with Gwion by her side.

Cy: Armen nhw i’r maes awyr gyda balchder wedi ei osod yn gadarn ynddi.
En: They headed to the airport with pride firmly set within her.

Cy: Roeddent i gyd yn teimlo y gwynt o antur yn chwyrlïo yn yr awyr.
En: They all felt the wind of adventure swirling in the air.

Cy: Daeth Luned oddi yno gyda’r senario newydd: nid oedd ei dyfodol yn gyfyngedig i ei harah.
En: Luned left there with a new scenario: her future was not limited to her past.

Cy: Roedd hynny’n destun cael ei hanes y gallai ddweud wrthyn nhw un diwrnod yn y dyfodol; oherwydd teimlodd newid yng ngŵr ei henaid ac roedd hi nawr yn barod am unrhyw beth.
En: That was a story she could tell them one day in the future; because she felt a change in the nature of her soul and she was now ready for anything.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: hydref
• dormitory: neuadd breswyl
• captivated: wefreiddiodd
• hectic: rookie
• marveled: rhyfeddododd
• adventure: antur
• terrified: arswyd
• comfort zone: ardal gysurus
• ambition: uchelgais
• undeniable: digynsail
• anxieties: pryderon
• determination: disgaru
• departure: ymadawiad
• harmony: wrdd
• healed: iawchwyd
• horizon: cwmpawd
• dispelled: rhoddodd ... yn ei lle
• blessing: fendith
• persuaded: pherswadio
• empower: grymuso
• pride: balchder
• swirling: chwyrlïo
• scenario: senario
• limited: cyfyngedig
• nature: gŵr
• soul: enaid
• change: newid
• gentle: tawel
• field: maes
• friend: ffrind

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Navigating the Back-to-School Frenzy with Heart
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Roedd diwrnod heulog yn nghanol dinas Caerdydd, pobl yn brysur yn prynu eu cyflenwadau ysgol cyn i'r tymor newydd ddechrau.
En: It was a sunny day in the middle of the city of Caerdydd, with people busily buying their school supplies before the new term began.

Cy: Y siopau'n llawn o rieni a'u plant.
En: The shops were full of parents and their children.

Cy: Yng nghanol y torfeydd, roedd Gareth, tad sengl, a'i ferch, Eira.
En: Amidst the crowds were Gareth, a single father, and his daughter, Eira.

Cy: Roedd Eira'n cychwyn yn yr ysgol uwchradd.
En: Eira was starting secondary school.

Cy: Roedd Gareth yn ansicr, gyda'r holl newidiadau yn ei bywyd.
En: Gareth felt uncertain with all the changes in his life.

Cy: Safai Gareth a Eira o flaen ffenestr siop lyfrau.
En: Gareth and Eira stood in front of a bookshop window.

Cy: "Mae'r amser wedi hedfan," meddai Gareth.
En: "Time has flown," said Gareth.

Cy: Edrychodd Eira arno, ei chalon yn llawn cyffro a phryder ynglŷn â'r ysgol sydd i ddod.
En: Eira looked at him, her heart full of excitement and anxiety about the upcoming school.

Cy: Roedd Owain, gwas y siop, yno i gynnig cymorth.
En: Owain, the shop assistant, was there to offer help.

Cy: "Yn edrych am rywbeth penodol?" gofynnodd Owain, ei lais yn groesawgar.
En: "Looking for something specific?" asked Owain, his voice welcoming.

Cy: "Ydw," meddai Eira yn llawn sêl, "rhaid i mi gael silffoedd llyfrau newydd a deunydd ysgrifennu."
En: "Yes," Eira said eagerly, "I need to get new book shelves and writing materials."

Cy: Gwên ddiofyn gadwodd Gareth, er ei fod yn poeni am y gyllideb.
En: Gareth maintained a default smile, though he was worried about the budget.

Cy: Roedd y siop lawn dop, dillad ysgol o bob lliw a maint.
En: The shop was packed, with school clothes of every color and size.

Cy: "Dyma fe", meddai Owain, gan arwain y ffordd.
En: "Here they are," said Owain, leading the way.

Cy: Roedd Eira'n dewis pethau'n gyflym, yn lawen am gyfle i arwain.
En: Eira quickly chose things, happy for the opportunity to lead.

Cy: Roedd Gareth yn ystyriol, teimlai na allai gysylltu gyda'i ferch llawn cydiradd gyda'i diddordebau newydd.
En: Gareth was thoughtful, feeling that he couldn't fully connect with his daughter's new interests.

Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw fynd at y ddesg dalu, teimlodd Gareth ei waledi'n pwyso.
En: As they approached the checkout, Gareth felt the weight of his wallet.

Cy: Sefyllfa anodd oedd yno.
En: It was a difficult situation.

Cy: "Beth allaf ei fforddio?" meddai i'w hun.
En: "What can I afford?" he said to himself.

Cy: Roedd Eira yn dalog gyda'r byd, gan ddal dau lyfr llyfr darllen newydd a deunydd ysgrifennu lliwgar.
En: Eira was cheerful with the world, holding two new reading books and colorful writing materials.

Cy: Roedd rhaid iddo wneud penderfyniad; sylweddolodd fod rhaid iddo siarad â'i ferch.
En: He needed to make a decision; he realized he had to talk to his daughter.

Cy: "Eira," meddai'n feddylgar, "beth yw'r pethau pwysicaf i ti? Nid oes gennym ddigon am bopeth."
En: "Eira," he said thoughtfully, "what are the most important things for you? We don't have enough for everything."

Cy: Roedd Eira yn tynnu'i llygaid o'r llyfrau llyfr.
En: Eira lifted her eyes from the books.

Cy: "Hm... credaf fod gennyf digon o ddillad ysgol, a'r llyfrau llyfr yma yw'r rhai pwysicaf i fi."
En: "Hm... I think I have enough school clothes, and these books are the most important to me."

Cy: Roedd trafodaeth fer ond cwbl bwysig.
En: The discussion was brief but very important.

Cy: Dangosodd Eira aeddfedrwydd annisgwyl a dealltwriaeth.
En: Eira showed unexpected maturity and understanding.

Cy: Wedi iddynt benderfynu, teimlai Gareth ryddhad.
En: After they decided, Gareth felt relief.

Cy: Roeddent wedi llwyddo i gytuno â'i gilydd.
En: They had managed to agree with each other.

Cy: Ar y diwedd, roedd Gareth wedi dysgu rhywbeth newydd am gyfathrebu gyda'i ferch.
En: In the end, Gareth learned something new about communicating with his daughter.

Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded allan o'r siop, roedd hi'n ddiwrnod cynnes ac yn llawn haint.
En: As they walked out of the shop, it was a warm day full of hope.

Cy: "Diolch," meddai Gareth yn ddiffuant, "am ddysgu fi pethau newydd."
En: "Thank you," said Gareth sincerely, "for teaching me new things."

Cy: Crio ddiweddfus oedd Eira.
En: Eira gave a hopeful smile.

Cy: Roeddent wedi dal ongl yn y dirywiad, ond roeddent yn gwybod y byddai'r flwyddyn newydd yn llawn posibiliadau.
En: They had weathered a small storm but knew the new year would be full of possibilities.

Cy: Roedd perthynas Gareth ac Eira wedi cryfhau.
En: Gareth and Eira's relationship had strengthened.

Cy: Ac felly, wrth iddynt roi eu pethau yn y car a pharhau â'u taith yn ôl adref, wrth ynygwydroedd Caerdydd, roedd Gareth yn teimlo'n fwy cysylltiedig wrth ei ferch nag erioed.
En: And so, as they placed their things in the car and continued their journey back home, through the suburbs of Caerdydd, Gareth felt more connected to his daughter than ever before.


Vocabulary Words:

• sunny: heulog
• supplies: cyflenwadau
• term: tymor
• amidst: yng nghanol
• secondary: uwchradd
• uncertain: ansicr
• enthusiasm: sêl
• shelves: silffoedd
• materials: deunydd
• budget: gyllideb
• thoughtful: meddylgar
• checkout: desg dalu
• decision: penderfyniad
• maturity: aeddfedrwydd
• relief: ryddhad
• journey: taith
• connected: cysylltiedig
• teaching: dysgu
• possibilities: posibiliadau
• strengthened: crymhau
• wallet: waledi
• opportunity: cyfle
• discussion: trafodaeth
• important: pwysicaf
• understanding: dealltwriaeth
• communicating: cyfathrebu
• hopeful: gobaith
• agree: cytuno
• suburbs: ynygwydroedd
• situation: sefyllfa

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: When Autumn Paths Converge: A Journey Under Eryri's Sky
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Yn nghalon Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, lle mae'r bryniau’n siglo gyda lliwiau'r hydref, roedd Rhys yn dringo'r llwybrau garw gyda meddwl yn gorlifo.
En: In the heart of Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, where the hills sway with the colors of autumn, Rhys was climbing the rugged paths with a mind overflowing.

Cy: Roedd ei galon yn chwilio am heddwch, am ymatebion i gwestiynau sydd wedi bod yn pwyso.
En: His heart was seeking peace, answers to questions that have been weighing on him.

Cy: Roedd y lle hwn bob amser yn cynnig cwmni tawel i'w eneidiau, heb law y gwynt a’r adar ar yr awel.
En: This place always offered quiet company to his soul, with only the wind and the birds on the breeze.

Cy: Yn yr un lle, roedd Mairwen hefyd yn crwydro.
En: In the same place, Mairwen was also wandering.

Cy: Wedi cyfnod hir i ffwrdd o Gymru, dychwelodd i ailgysylltu â'i gwreiddiau.
En: After a long period away from Wales, she returned to reconnect with her roots.

Cy: Roedd ei chalon yn dyheu am ailgysylltu â'r hen fwydro a llenwi'i holiadur creadigol.
En: Her heart longed to reconnect with the old musings and fill her creative questionnaire.

Cy: Roedd hi’n tynnu brasluniau bach o'r coed a'r golygfeydd ar glawr, ceisio dal ysbryd dyhead y lle.
En: She was sketching small drawings of the trees and landscapes in a notebook, trying to capture the spirit and yearning of the place.

Cy: Wrth i’r ddau symud ymlaen, y gwynt yn dechrau cyflymu, serenodd yr awyr yn hynod gythryblus.
En: As the two moved on, the wind began to pick up, and the sky appeared incredibly troubled.

Cy: Dechreuodd cawod o law syrthio, yn ddidwyll a di-ofn.
En: A shower of rain started to fall, earnest and fearless.

Cy: Fe wrthdrawodd cysylltiadau llwybrau Rhys a Mairwen, gyda nhw'n dynesu i'r un lloches tân o bonciau cerrig crith.
En: Rhys and Mairwen's paths converged, leading them to the same fire shelter of trembling stone benches.

Cy: Nid oedd dim arall i’w wneud ond rhannu’r lloches a’r stori.
En: There was nothing else to do but share the shelter and their stories.

Cy: "Mae'n dydd fel hyn pan mae un angen cwmni,” meddai Rhys gan ysgwyd y dŵr o’i lawes.
En: "It's days like this when one needs company," said Rhys, shaking the water from his sleeve.

Cy: Mairwen wênodd yn gwrtais, gan gydnabod bod y tywydd wedi troi’n cas.
En: Mairwen smiled politely, acknowledging that the weather had turned nasty.

Cy: Dechreuasant siarad am y teithoedd, yr arsylwadau am eu byd, a’u helyntian.
En: They began to talk about their travels, their observations of the world, and their adventures.

Cy: Wrth iddi fwrw haen ychwanegol o law, dododd Mairwen llaw ar fraich Rhys.
En: As another layer of rain fell, Mairwen placed a hand on Rhys' arm.

Cy: “Cawn ni aros yma am ennyd, maent yn dweud y bydd awel yn cilio cyn twym y prynhawn.”
En: "We can stay here for a while; they say the breeze will relent before the afternoon warms."

Cy: Wrth ymlwybro, gan gadw’r storm ar eu hôl, hwy ymwelasant â hen gylch cerrig.
En: As they continued, keeping the storm behind them, they visited an ancient stone circle.

Cy: Roedd yn sefyllfa arbennig, sain cyfareddol a thrawiadol.
En: It was a special setting, magically and strikingly resonant.

Cy: Tyngcodd Mairwen “Mae’r defnyddiau hyn mor gyfoethog o hanes, mae'n atgoffa i ni faint o hanes sydd yn y tir hwn.”
En: Mairwen exclaimed, "These materials are so rich with history; it reminds us how much history is in this land."

Cy: Gan gymryd eiliad i anadlu’n ddwfn, dywedodd Rhys, "Yn wir. Mae'n haws teimlo cysetamaged pan mae un yn cario’r gorffennol gyda nhw."
En: Taking a moment for a deep breath, Rhys said, "Indeed. It's easier to feel grounded when one carries the past with them."

Cy: Roedd y brawddegau hyn yn ddechrau i chwiliad dyfnach.
En: These sentences marked the beginning of a deeper search.

Cy: Gyda chymorth i’r teimladau, roedd y storm yn cilio.
En: With the aid of their feelings, the storm subsided.

Cy: Roedd y cymylau’n symud ymlaen, yn gadael yr awyr yn glir gyda math newydd o oleuadau.
En: The clouds moved on, leaving the sky clear with a new kind of light.

Cy: Roedd Rhys a Mairwen wedi symud yn nes, trwy eu geiriau a’u meddyliau.
En: Rhys and Mairwen had grown closer, through their words and thoughts.

Cy: Wrth iddynt ddechrau'n dychwelyd ar hyd y llwybrau, roeddent yn gwybod eu bod wedi dod o hyd i rywbeth arbennig yn ei gilydd—ysbrydoliaeth, cwmni a dealltwriaeth newydd.
En: As they began to return along the paths, they knew they had found something special in each other—inspiration, companionship, and a new understanding.

Cy: Yn y fan a'r lle, fe roddasant newyddioned nhw.
En: In that place, they made new promises.

Cy: Amser yn cario â nhw addewid i ailgyfarfod, i ymchwilio mwy yn yr arlwy a rannu mwy o'u straeon dan awyr Eryri.
En: Time carried with it a pledge to reunite, to explore more of the landscape and share more of their stories under Eryri's sky.

Cy: Roedd y coed a’r cerrig hynafol yn gwenu’n braf, gwybod na fyddai’r ddau yn anghofio’u hanturiaeth gyntaf gyda’u gilydd.
En: The ancient trees and stones smiled warmly, knowing that the two would not forget their first adventure together.


Vocabulary Words:

• rugged: garw
• overflowing: gorlifo
• weighing: pwyso
• wandering: crwydro
• reconnect: ailgysylltu
• musings: mwydro
• sketching: tynnu brasluniau
• capturing: dal
• yearning: dyhead
• picking up: cyflymu
• troubled: cythryblus
• shower: cawod
• fearless: di-ofn
• trembling: crith
• polite: gwrtais
• acknowledging: cydnabod
• nasty: cas
• observations: arsylwadau
• adventures: helyntian
• relent: cilio
• ancient: hynafol
• circle: cylch
• magically: cyfareddol
• rich: cyfoethog
• grounded: cysetamaged
• subside: cilio
• clear: glir
• companionship: cwmni
• promises: addewid
• landscape: arlwy

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Eira's Journey: Finding Friendship at Boarding School
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Un hwyr haf oedd hi, a'r goedwig o goed derw hynafol oedd yn amgylchynu ysgol breswyl Gymreig yn darparu cysgod o'r haul diweddar.
En: It was a summer evening, and the forest of ancient oak trees surrounding the Welsh boarding school provided shelter from the late sun.

Cy: Roedd yr aer yn felyn gyda arogl newydd sy'n dal i ddal yr haf ac yn croesawu'r hydref sydd i ddod.
En: The air was golden with a fresh scent still holding onto summer while welcoming the autumn to come.

Cy: Roedd Eira yn edrych drwy ffenestr ei hystafell yn y dormitory, ei meddwl pwyso dan bwysau'r sefyllfa gartref.
En: Eira was looking through her room window in the dormitory, her mind weighed down by the situation at home.

Cy: Roedd ei rhieni newydd wahanu, a doedd hi ddim yn siŵr sut i ddelio â'r newid mawr.
En: Her parents had recently separated, and she wasn't sure how to deal with the major change.

Cy: Roedd hi'n teimlo'n unig, er bod llawer o bobl o'i chwmpas yn yr ysgol fawreddog honno.
En: She felt lonely, even though she was surrounded by many people at that prestigious school.

Cy: Yn ei dosbarth, roedd Gareth.
En: In her class, there was Gareth.

Cy: Roedd Gareth yn fywiog, wastad yn gwneud i bobl chwerthin, ond roedd yn gallu gweld mwy na'r hyn roedd Eira yn dangos ar yr wyneb.
En: Gareth was lively, always making people laugh, but he could see more than what Eira showed on the surface.

Cy: Cydweithiwr arall oedd Mabon, yr ystyriol a'r distaw sydd wastad yn cadw llygad craff ar bawb.
En: Another classmate was Mabon, the thoughtful and quiet one who always kept a keen eye on everyone.

Cy: Wrth wylio'r myfyrwyr eraill yn cerdded heibio, teimlodd Eira deimlad mawr o unigrwydd.
En: Watching the other students walk by, Eira felt a great sense of loneliness.

Cy: Roedd am gymaint â siarad â rhywun, ond nid oedd yn gwybod sut i ddechrau.
En: She wanted so much to talk to someone, but didn't know how to start.

Cy: Roedd hi'n ofni gadael i unrhyw un weld ei chalon brifo.
En: She was afraid to let anyone see her hurting heart.

Cy: Un diwrnod, wrth gerdded i'w hystafell, clywodd Eira Gareth a Mabon yn siarad gydag islais dwfn.
En: One day, while walking to her room, Eira heard Gareth and Mabon talking in a deep undertone.

Cy: "Bydd yn syniad hyfryd," meddai Gareth, "rhywbeth i wneud iddi deimlo'n gartrefol yma.
En: "It'll be a wonderful idea," said Gareth, "something to make her feel at home here."

Cy: "Yn y foment honno, teimlodd calon Eira yn ysgafnhau.
En: In that moment, Eira's heart felt lighter.

Cy: Roeddent wedi meddwl amdani hi, ac roedd hynny'n golygu llawer iddi.
En: They had thought about her, and that meant a lot to her.

Cy: Dechreuodd rygnu y ffiniau a osododd o'i chwmpas ei hun.
En: She began to break down the barriers she had set around herself.

Cy: Y diwrnod canlynol, penderfynodd Eira ymuno â Gareth a Mabon.
En: The following day, Eira decided to join Gareth and Mabon.

Cy: Roeddent yn eistedd ar lawnt fawr o flaen y brif adeilad, dan gysgod coed derw.
En: They were sitting on a large lawn in front of the main building, under the shade of oak trees.

Cy: Dechreuodd Eira siarad, yn araf, yn agored.
En: Eira started to talk, slowly, openly.

Cy: "Roeddwn i mewn angen am bobl gyfryngol," cyfaddefodd hi.
En: "I was in need of people around me," she admitted.

Cy: Gwenodd Gareth, yn llawen, "Rydym ni yma i dy gefnogi, Eira.
En: Gareth smiled, happily, "We are here to support you, Eira."

Cy: "Ynghanol y sgwrs, teimlodd Eira ryddhad mawr wrth iddi sylweddoli nad oedd angen iddi wynebu hyn ar ei phen ei hun.
En: Amidst the conversation, Eira felt a great relief as she realized she didn't have to face this alone.

Cy: Daeth hyder newydd i mewn iddi, y syniad ei bod hi'n euog o anwybyddu'r cryfder y gallai ei ganfod mewn cyfeillgarwch.
En: A new confidence came to her, the idea that she was guilty of overlooking the strength she could find in friendship.

Cy: Dyfodol bywiog oedd o'i blaen, yn llawn heriau, ond hefyd, bellach, yn llawn o gymdeithas.
En: A vibrant future lay ahead of her, full of challenges, but also now full of companionship.

Cy: Fel y clywodd y cloc yn taro, gwybododd Eira, am y tro cyntaf, bod ei gwreiddiau wedi dechrau dysgu dilyn ei bodolaeth newydd yma yn yr ysgol breswyl Gymreig.
En: As she heard the clock chime, Eira knew, for the first time, that her roots had begun to learn to follow her new existence here at the Welsh boarding school.

Cy: Roedd yr amheuaeth wedi diflannu, rhoddwyd yn lle hynny ymgais newydd am gyflawnder a chyfeillgarwch.
En: The doubt had disappeared, replaced by a new endeavor for completeness and friendship.

Cy: Y llwydni oedd wedi clymu ei meddyliau yn y gorffennol wedi cael eu chwalu, gan adael Eira, nid yn unig yn gwenu, ond hefyd yn gallu gweld ei thrên o dynged yn teithio gyda chyfeillach swyddogol.
En: The grey mold that had bound her thoughts in the past had been shattered, leaving Eira, not only smiling, but also able to see her train of destiny traveling with official camaraderie.

Cy: Roedd perthynas newydd wedi dechrau.
En: A new relationship had begun.


Vocabulary Words:

• boarding: breswyl
• shelter: cysgod
• ponderous: pwyso
• prestigious: fawreddog
• lively: fywiog
• underlying: islais
• undertone: islais
• barriers: ffiniaU
• relief: rhyddhad
• companionship: cymdeithas
• endeavor: ymgais
• mold: llwydni
• bound: clymu
• camaraderie: cyfeillach
• existence: bodolaeth
• roots: gwreiddiau
• destiny: trên o dynged
• thoughtful: ystyriol
• keen: craff
• overlook: anwybyddu
• vibrant: bywiog
• challenges: heriau
• aisle: lawnt
• shade: cysgod
• newcomer: cyfrwern
• autumn: hydref
• guilty: euog
• quiet: distaw
• fortress: garn
• shattered: chwalu

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Coastal Rescue: The Unexpected Perils of Sir Benfro
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Mae'r haul yn tywynnu dros arfordir trawiadol Sir Benfro, gan wneud i'r môr ddisgleirio fel cledr aur.
En: The sun was shining over the stunning coastline of Sir Benfro, making the sea glisten like liquid gold.

Cy: Rhys, gyda'i benglog hir a llygaid craff, a oedd yn rhywun sy'n gwybod pob cornel gudd o'r ardal, yn arwain ei ffrindiau, Mairwen ac Eira, ar daith gerdded ar hyd y clogwyni garw.
En: Rhys, with his long skull and keen eyes, someone who knew every hidden corner of the area, was leading his friends, Mairwen and Eira, on a walk along the rugged cliffs.

Cy: Roedd yr haf wedi cyrraedd yn ei holl ysblander, gan lenwi'r awyr â pherarogl yr heli.
En: Summer had arrived in all its splendor, filling the air with the scent of saltwater.

Cy: Roedd Mairwen yn anturus, heb ofni unrhyw her.
En: Mairwen was adventurous, unafraid of any challenge.

Cy: Yn aml, cysgai ar ochr y mynydd neu nofio yn y dyfroedd oer.
En: Often, she would sleep on the side of the mountain or swim in the cold waters.

Cy: Ond roedd y diwrnod heddiw yn wahanol.
En: But today was different.

Cy: Tra roedd hi'n mynd heibio rhyw blanhigyn, dechreuodd deimlo’n anesmwyth.
En: As she passed by a certain plant, she began to feel uneasy.

Cy: Roedd ei chalon yn rasio a'i chroen yn dechrau cosi.
En: Her heart was racing and her skin started to itch.

Cy: "Dim byd, dim ond bach o alergedd," meddai Mairwen, gan ei daflu oddi wrth ei ffrindiau â gwên faint-bïach.
En: "Nothing, just a bit of an allergy," Mairwen said, brushing it off with a faint smile to her friends.

Cy: Ond roedd Rhys, yn gwybod bod rhywbeth o'i le.
En: But Rhys knew something was wrong.

Cy: Mae wedi tyfu i fyny yn yr ardal hon.
En: He had grown up in this area.

Cy: Mae'n adnabod pob planhigyn ac anifail.
En: He knew every plant and animal.

Cy: Roedd yn gwybod y gallech chi fynd yn glaf ar unwaith os oedd anadl yn dod yn anodd.
En: He knew you could get sick instantly if breathing became difficult.

Cy: "Dwi'n iawn!
En: "I'm fine!"

Cy: " roedd Mairwen yn mynnu, ond roedd Rhys yn bryderus.
En: Mairwen insisted, but Rhys was concerned.

Cy: "Eira, beth wyt ti'n feddwl?
En: "Eira, what do you think?"

Cy: " gofynnodd Rhys.
En: Rhys asked.

Cy: Roedd Eira yn eistedd ar garreg, gan gadw golwg ar ben Mairwen.
En: Eira was sitting on a rock, keeping an eye on Mairwen's condition.

Cy: "Rydym ni angen gwneud rhywbeth," meddai Eira yn benderfynol.
En: "We need to do something," Eira said determinedly.

Cy: “Mae hi’n cael trafferth ar hyn o bryd.
En: "She's struggling right now."

Cy: "Gydag anadl anarferol o ddwys, dechreuodd Mairwen lwgu am awyr.
En: With unusually heavy breathing, Mairwen started gasping for air.

Cy: Roedd her ei anturiaethau yn aml yn cuddio ei bregusrwydd, ond dechreuodd ei chynnig faich.
En: The challenges of her adventures often hid her vulnerability, but her composure began to waver.

Cy: Roedd y cefn gwlad yn brydferth ond yn anghysbell, nid oedd cymorth yno o fewn!
En: The countryside was beautiful but remote, there was no help nearby!

Cy: Diderfyn gan ei benderfyniad, cymrodd Rhys ei ffôn symudol.
En: Undeterred by his determination, Rhys took out his mobile phone.

Cy: Er i Mairwen brotestio, gwnaeth lein yn syth i’r gwasanaethau brys.
En: Even though Mairwen protested, he made a straight call to the emergency services.

Cy: Roedd y signal yn brin, ond dyfalbarhau wnaeth Rhys.
En: The signal was weak, but Rhys persisted.

Cy: Roedd hyn i gyd yn annifyr i Mairwen, ond yn sydyn, roedd ei llun yn cerdded dros y golygfeydd, gyda Rhys ac Eira, yn edrych yn bell ac i ffwrdd.
En: All of this was disconcerting for Mairwen, but suddenly, her vision walked over the scenery, with Rhys and Eira looking distant and far away.

Cy: Yn ffodus, cyrhaeddodd tymor cyflym a daeth cymorth ar hyd yr erwau.
En: Fortunately, a quick response team arrived across the fields.

Cy: Daeth y meddyg gyda chwistrell enfawr.
En: The medic came with a large syringe.

Cy: Byderon esgusodi gyda gwên gudd.
En: The insects pretended with a hidden smile.

Cy: Dechreuodd Mairwen deuafodi begefn.
En: Mairwen began to recover slowly.

Cy: Taws oedd yn dal o fywyd newydd, syniadau newydd a ffrindiau newydd, ond wedyn ddeformeiddiodd fel ddrama ddu.
En: She was touched with new life, new ideas, and new friends, but then it turned dramatic like a black comedy.

Cy: Pan ddeffrodd Mairwen, roedd hi’n falch bod ei ffrindiau wedi dewis y llwybr caletaf, er ei harou ffug o iachawdwriaeth.
En: When Mairwen awoke, she was grateful that her friends had chosen the tougher path, despite her fake semblance of being saved.

Cy: Roedd Rhys yn cant fynd a'i wastad unwaith eto, ond roedd y beddfan adnabyddus chweched.
En: Rhys was willing to guide her once again, though the familiar shiver was still present.

Cy: "Diolch," sibrydodd Mairwen yn tawel, wrth iddyn nhw eu tri adael fflat o drugaredd.
En: "Thank you," Mairwen whispered quietly, as the three of them walked away in gratitude.

Cy: "Mae'n iawn," atebodd Rhys yn sobri, "Rhag ofn yr un bataf, byddwn yn ei wneud eto.
En: "It's alright," Rhys responded soberly, "Just in case of the same, we'd do it again."

Cy: "Siaradodd y cwmni o lawenydd dros dro, gan mai atgofion sy'n para am byth.
En: The company spoke of joy for the moment, as memories that last forever.

Cy: Roedd y golygfeydd, ar eu ochr orau, wedi newid yn gŵyl eleni, ac wrth i'r haul osod yn y pellter, roedd y tri'n cerdded i ffwrdd gyda'i gilydd, gan ddeall y pwysigrwydd o ddiogelwch a gofal am ei gilydd yn well.
En: The scenery, at their best, had changed into a festival this year, and as the sun set in the distance, the three walked away together, understanding the importance of safety and care for each other better.


Vocabulary Words:

• stunning: trawiadol
• glisten: disgleirio
• keen: craff
• splendor: ysblander
• adventurous: anturus
• uneasy: anesmwyth
• itch: cosi
• allergy: alergedd
• determinedly: yn benderfynol
• gasping: llwgu am awyr
• vulnerability: bregusrwydd
• persisted: dyfalbarhau
• disconcerting: annifyr
• syringe: chwistrell
• semblence: arou
• gratitude: drugaredd
• soberly: yn sobri
• festival: gŵyl
• distant: pell
• medic: meddyg
• rescued: iachawdwriaeth
• remote: anghysbell
• adventure: anturiaethau
• remorse: ddrwgdeimlad
• emergency services: gwasanaethau brys
• resilience: dyfalbarhad
• terrain: tirwedd
• ephemeral: fydrychaidd
• dusk: machlud
• radiance: disgleirdeb

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unveiling Secrets: A Summer Mystery in the Welsh Countryside
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fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-08-27-22-34-02-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar hanner dydd yn ystod haf poeth yn y wlad Gymreig, Eira a Gethin sefyll yn lôn hir yn arwain at ffermdy mawr hen eu taid.
En: At midday during a hot summer in the Welsh countryside, Eira and Gethin were standing in a long lane leading to their grandfather's large old farmhouse.

Cy: Yno, roedd ffenestri mewnol yn disgleirio dan heulwen cynnes, yn curo ar wyneb y gwydr gan greu tonnau o wres.
En: There, the interior windows shimmered under the warm sunlight, beating on the glass surface creating waves of heat.

Cy: Gethin roedd wedi cymryd mantais o eistedd yn yr ardd ogledig, ei gefn yn erbyn coeden hen.
En: Gethin had taken advantage of sitting in the north garden, his back against an old tree.

Cy: Ei ysbryd mwy ymarferol yn canolbwyntio ar y dyletswyddau sy'n eu disgwyl y diwrnod canlynol - darllen ewyllys ei daid.
En: His more practical spirit focused on the duties awaiting them the following day - reading his grandfather's will.

Cy: Roedd Eira, yn amlwg fodd bynnag, yn ymosodol ac yn barod i wynebu unrhyw dirgelwch.
En: Eira, however, was clearly eager and ready to face any mystery.

Cy: "Mae'r llythyr yma'n dweud bod mwy na meddylia i ni wybod," meddai Eira, ei llais yn brin o amheuaeth wrth chwifio llythyr rhwystyredig hanner canrif oed.
En: "The letter here says there is more than we think we know," said Eira, her voice lacking doubt as she waved a troublesome fifty-year-old letter.

Cy: Roedd hi wedi ddod o hyd iddo y noson gynt, yn cuddio mewn gwaith tynnu hen iâ dan silff wrth gefn.
En: She had found it the previous night, hidden in old ice removal work under a spare shelf.

Cy: "Beth yw dy fwriad, Eira?
En: "What is your intention, Eira?"

Cy: " gofyn Gethin, llygedyn o amheuaeth yn ei lygaid.
En: asked Gethin, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i ni fynd i'r atig.
En: "We have to go to the attic.

Cy: Rwyn siwr bod rhywbeth bwysig yno.
En: I'm sure there's something important there.

Cy: Rhaid gwybod y gwir!
En: We must know the truth!"

Cy: "Gethin clenodd ei ben, nid oedd y lleisiau ohono yn sicr am ymrwymiadau teulu.
En: Gethin nodded, unsure about family commitments.

Cy: Ond, gyda chytundeb ofalus, taro ei llaw ar fraich ei chwaer.
En: But, with careful agreement, he patted his sister's arm.

Cy: "Iawn.
En: "Alright.

Cy: Ond dim nonsens, Eira.
En: But no nonsense, Eira."

Cy: "Pan aethon nhw i'r atig, roedd y golau'n law yn llugoer trwy'r to.
En: When they went to the attic, the sparse light glowed through the roof.

Cy: Byddai'r atig, yn llawnous gyda cheirw a hen deils caneuon, fel lle gorffwys ar gyfer amserau colli.
En: The attic, crowded with deer and old song tiles, was like a resting place for lost times.

Cy: Oll yn unfawr yn ymddiheuro oherwydd chwilfrydedd hir-hoelio.
En: All of it humbly apologizing due to long-nailed curiosity.

Cy: "Dyma fe," nododd Eira, yn nodi trwnc pren maluriedig mewn cornel.
En: "There it is," Eira pointed out, indicating a dilapidated wooden trunk in a corner.

Cy: "Edrych.
En: "Look."

Cy: "Agorodd Gethin y trwnc, llythyrau a lluniau mewn pentwr difa.
En: Gethin opened the trunk, letters and photographs in a disarrayed pile.

Cy: Datgelodd y pwysau gosodedig hanes y rhyfel a dewis a newidiodd bywyd y teulu am byth.
En: They uncovered the heavy weight of history from the war and choices that changed the family's life forever.

Cy: "Mae hwn yn rhywbeth," meddai Gethin, i gyd ar chwistrelliad, "Mae hyn yn rhywbeth.
En: "This is something," said Gethin, entirely intrigued, "This is something."

Cy: "Erbyn y diwedd, roedd Eira a Gethin wedi symud agosach at ei gilydd.
En: By the end, Eira and Gethin had moved closer to each other.

Cy: Roedd Eira wedi deall y burden o'r gwirionedd a oedd y gwerthfawr.
En: Eira had understood the burden of the truth, which was precious.

Cy: Gethin trodd y glust i ddarllediadau emosiynol, gwasgai llythyron hen yn agos.
En: Gethin turned an ear to emotional broadcasts, holding old letters close.

Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i ni gadw hwn i ni ein hunain," meddai Eira yn bwyllog, edrychiad meddal ar y winllan o blastig.
En: "We must keep this to ourselves," said Eira calmly, a soft look on the plastic vine.

Cy: A dyna sut y gorffenodd.
En: And that's how it ended.

Cy: Eu cyfrinach eu hunain, yn llawn cyffro y cynted coll ond y gwerthfawr, aros gyda nhw, wedi'i hudo yn llonydd cyfrwng y lleoedd colli.
En: Their own secret, full of the excitement of what was once lost but precious, stayed with them, enchanted in the quiet medium of lost places.


Vocabulary Words:

• midday: hanner dydd
• countryside: wlad
• shimmered: disgleirio
• sunlight: heulwen
• beats: curos
• practical: ymarferol
• duties: dyletswyddau
• mystery: dirgelwch
• doubt: amheuaeth
• intention: bwriad
• attic: atig
• sparse: law
• crowded: llawnous
• dilapidated: maluriedig
• trunk: trwnc
• photographs: lluniau
• burden: burden
• precious: gwerthfawr
• emotional: emosiynol
• broadcasts: darllediadau
• enchanted: hudo
• medium: cyfrwng
• commitments: ymrwymiadau
• careful: ofalus
• agreement: cytundeb
• nonsense: nonsens
• corner: cornel
• disarrayed: difa
• uncovered: datgelodd
• emotional: emosiynol

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Summer Adventure: Geraint's Encounter in Misty Glade
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Roedd hi'n fore olau yn haf, pan roedd plant Ysgol Gynradd Llanberis yn cyffroi am y daith i'r warchodfa natur Misty Glade.
En: It was a bright summer morning when the children of Ysgol Gynradd Llanberis were excited about the trip to the Misty Glade nature reserve.

Cy: Roedd y warchodfa'n enwog am ei harddwch gyda choed trwchus, blodau llachar, a ffrydiau bychain yn murmur yn bell.
En: The reserve was famous for its beauty with dense trees, bright flowers, and small streams murmuring in the distance.

Cy: Wrth i'r bws gyrraedd, roedd synau natur yn llenwi'r awyr.
En: As the bus arrived, the sounds of nature filled the air.

Cy: Roedd Eleri, eu hathrawes yn llawn egni, wedi treulio wythnosau yn paratoi'r trip.
En: Eleri, their energetic teacher, had spent weeks preparing for the trip.

Cy: "Cofiwch blant," dywedodd gyda gwên eang, "mae'r warchodfa hon yn lle arbennig. Mae'n bwysig dilyn y rheolau. Allet chi weld rhywogaethau prin!"
En: "Remember, children," she said with a wide smile, "this reserve is a special place. It's important to follow the rules. You might see rare species!"

Cy: Roedd Geraint, disgybl chwilfrydig a menterus, yn mwynhau'r syniad o ddarganfod rhywbeth newydd.
En: Geraint, a curious and adventurous student, relished the idea of discovering something new.

Cy: Roedd e wedi clywed straeon am wyfyn prin yn y cysgodion dwfn, a'i ffansïa oedd ei weld gyda'i lygaid ei hun.
En: He had heard stories about a rare moth in the deep shadows, and he fancied seeing it with his own eyes.

Cy: Ar y llaw arall, roedd Carys, ei ffrind craff cywir, yn benderfynol o gadw'r grŵp yn ddiogel.
En: On the other hand, Carys, his smart and sensible friend, was determined to keep the group safe.

Cy: "Geraint," meddai hi'n dawel, "cofia, mae'n bwysig cadw at y llwybrau. Peidiwch â thorri'r rheolau."
En: "Geraint," she said softly, "remember, it's important to stick to the paths. Don't break the rules."

Cy: Dechreuodd yr antur wrth i'r grŵp ddod allan o'r bws.
En: The adventure began as the group stepped off the bus.

Cy: Roedd Geraint yn cynnal sylw ar adar yn canu a blodau yn llawn lliw.
En: Geraint kept an eye on birds singing and flowers full of color.

Cy: Ond, wrth i'r daith fynd yn ei blaen, glywodd sibrwd y wyfyn prin.
En: But as the journey progressed, he heard whispers of the rare moth.

Cy: Roedd temptasiwn cynyddol yn ei lygaid.
En: The temptation grew in his eyes.

Cy: "Cefais ar ddeall bod y wyfynă wedi'i weld tu draw i'r ardal gaeëdig," meddai’n feddwl iddo’i hun.
En: "I heard the moth was seen beyond the enclosed area," he thought to himself.

Cy: Gyda phobl eraill yn brysur yn dilyn Eleri, penderfynodd Geraint gymryd saib byr i archwilio.
En: With everyone else busy following Eleri, Geraint decided to take a short detour to explore.

Cy: Cawsai gyfle! Yn sydyn, ffarwelo, a diflannodd.
En: He seized the opportunity! Suddenly, he slipped away and disappeared.

Cy: Pan sylweddolodd Carys ei fod wedi mynd, dilynodd hi'n gyflym, dipyn yn bryderus.
En: When Carys realized he was gone, she quickly followed, a bit anxious.

Cy: "Geraint! Ble rwyt ti?" galwodd.
En: "Geraint! Where are you?" she called.

Cy: Wnaeth ond parhau i arwain hi’n ddyfnach i mewn i'r warchodfa.
En: He only continued to lead her deeper into the reserve.

Cy: Ond, yn reit wrth iddynt golli’u ffordd, gweld wyfyn llachar gyda adenydd dirgel, lliwiau glas a lliwiau porffor.
En: But, just as they got off the path, they saw a brilliant moth with mysterious wings, in shades of blue and purple.

Cy: "Nid wyf yn credu hyn!" mwmiodd Geraint, yn siomedig a balch ar yr un pryd.
En: "I can't believe this!" Geraint mumbled, disappointed and proud at the same time.

Cy: Ond, wrth iddyn nhw ei edmygu, sylwasant eu bod wedi colli’r llwybr.
En: But as they admired it, they realized they'd lost the trail.

Cy: Roedd eu hofn yn cynyddu, a'u coediog yw'r warchodfa.
En: Their fear grew, and the reserve's forest seemed vast.

Cy: Ond tra bod y ddau’n dechrau poeni, dyma Eleri yn ymddangos.
En: But just as the two began to worry, Eleri appeared.

Cy: "Dydych chi ddim ar eich pen eich hun," meddai’n tawelu.
En: “You are not alone," she said reassuringly.

Cy: "Dewch, fe’ch gyrraf chi yn ôl."
En: “Come on, I'll guide you back.”

Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw deithio’n ddiogel yn ôl i'r grŵp, sylweddolodd Geraint pa mor bwysig a oedd i gadw at y rheolau, ac i wrando ar gyngor ei ffrindiau.
En: As they safely traveled back to the group, Geraint realized how important it was to stick to the rules and to listen to his friends' advice.

Cy: Dysgodd mai gyda chyngor ac arweiniad y gellid defodau manau newydd yn ddiogel.
En: He learned that with guidance and leadership, new places could be explored safely.

Cy: Ar ddiwedd eu taith, dywedodd Geraint yn dawel wrth Carys, "diolch am fy nilyn. Dysgais wersi gwerthfawr heddiw."
En: At the end of their journey, Geraint quietly said to Carys, "Thanks for following me. I learned valuable lessons today."

Cy: Roedd yr awyr lwyr yn hunan-ddu lwythog a llachar nawr, gyda'r flwyddyn newydd i ddisgybl yn barod i gychwyn – gyda Geraint yn gwybod ei fod wedi tyfu a dysgu i werthfawrogi'r arweiniad.
En: The sky was wholly self-darkened and bright now, with the new school year ready to start—with Geraint knowing he had grown and had learned to appreciate guidance.

Cy: A dyma ddiwedd hapus yr hanes yng ngogoniant yr haf.
En: And thus, a happy ending to the story in the glory of summer.


Vocabulary Words:

• bright: olau
• excited: cyffroi
• reserve: warchodfa
• dense: trwchus
• murmuring: murmur
• energetic: yn llawn egni
• prepared: paratoi
• rare: prin
• species: rhywogaethau
• curious: chwilfrydig
• adventurous: menterus
• determined: yn benderfynol
• sensible: craff cywir
• journey: daith
• whispers: sibrwd
• temptation: temptasiwn
• detour: saib
• disappeared: diflannodd
• anxious: bryderus
• brilliant: llachar
• mysterious: dirgel
• trail: llwybr
• fear: ofn
• forest: coediog
• reassuringly: tawelu
• guidance: cyngor
• leadership: arweiniad
• valuable: gwerthfawr
• grew: tyfu
• appreciate: gwerthfawrogi

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The Secret Path: School Trip to Bannau Brycheiniog's Secrets
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fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-08-25-22-34-02-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Wrth i'r haul godi dros y Bannau Brycheiniog, roedd y tir yn llawn o addewidion newydd.
En: As the sun rose over the Bannau Brycheiniog, the land was full of new promises.

Cy: Roedd y mynyddoedd yn estyn i'r awyr, ac ymosgai pelydrau'r haul drwy'r cymylau, yn goleuo llwybrau cyfrinachol rhwng y bryniau gwyrdd.
En: The mountains stretched into the sky, and rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds, illuminating secret paths between the green hills.

Cy: Roedd Aeron, Eira, a Gareth yn barod i ddechrau eu taith maes gyda dosbarth bioleg yr ysgol.
En: Aeron, Eira, and Gareth were ready to start their field trip with the school's biology class.

Cy: "Rhaid i ni aros gyda'n gilydd," dywedodd Gareth yn bendant wrth y myfyrwyr.
En: "We must stick together," Gareth said firmly to the students.

Cy: "Mae rhai mannau yma'n beryglus.
En: "Some places here are dangerous."

Cy: "Roedd gan Aeron rywbeth gwahanol mewn cof.
En: But Aeron had something different in mind.

Cy: Roedd wedi darllen am fath prin o blanhigyn sy'n tyfu mewn rhan anghysbell o'r Bannau.
En: He had read about a rare type of plant that grows in a remote part of the Bannau.

Cy: Roedd yn frwd i'w weld gyda'i llygaid ei hun.
En: He was eager to see it with his own eyes.

Cy: Ond roedd hefyd yn swil.
En: But he was also shy.

Cy: A fyddai'n meiddio gadael i'r grŵp?
En: Would he dare to leave the group?

Cy: "Mae llwybr gwych yma," cafodd Eira ei ddweud, ei llais yn llawn lwc a hapusrwydd.
En: "There's an amazing path here," Eira said, her voice full of luck and happiness.

Cy: "Gadewch i ni drio ffeindio'r chwe stori leol o fewn yr amser sydd gennym.
En: "Let's try to find the six local stories within the time we have."

Cy: "Dechreuodd y grŵp symud tua'r bryniau.
En: The group began moving towards the hills.

Cy: Tra oedd Gareth yn siarad am ddylanwad hinsawdd ar ecosystemau'r Bannau, crwydrodd meddwl Aeron.
En: While Gareth talked about the influence of climate on the Bannau's ecosystems, Aeron's mind wandered.

Cy: Roedd dychymyg yn galw ato ar ôl y planhigyn coll.
En: Imagination was calling him after the lost plant.

Cy: "Mi wna’ i ddim cymryd llawer o amser," meddyliai Aeron i'w hun, gan lithro'n dawel oddi ar y llwybr prysur.
En: "I won't take much time," Aeron thought to himself, slipping quietly off the busy path.

Cy: Wrth iddo symud oddi wrth y grŵp, craciodd brigwaun o’i dan draed.
En: As he moved away from the group, a twig cracked under his foot.

Cy: Roedd tirwedd y Bannau'n ddifyr a barddonol, ond cafodd Aeron ei hun ar yr ochr fain rhwng anturiaeth a pherygl.
En: The Bannau's landscape was fascinating and poetic, but Aeron found himself on the fine line between adventure and danger.

Cy: Roedd y planhigyn prin, Taclus Aur, yn deuropan flaenorol mewn cofnodion botaneg lleol.
En: The rare plant, Taclus Aur, had been a previous European record in local botanical records.

Cy: Am oriau, nawsio Aeron trwy'r prysgwydd nes iddo udo wyneb bregus y planhigyn, ei ddeiliach yn disgleirio mewn golau'r haul.
En: For hours, Aeron tiptoed through the underbrush until he found the fragile face of the plant, its leaves shining in the sunlight.

Cy: Roedd yr anfonlydd wedi cael ei gyflawni, ond cyn hir, sylweddolodd Aeron ei fod wedi crwydro'n rhy bell.
En: The mission had been accomplished, but soon Aeron realized he had wandered too far.

Cy: Fel y dyddddiodd yr haul, roedd y grŵp yn sylweddoli bod Aeron ar goll.
En: As the sun moved across the sky, the group realized that Aeron was missing.

Cy: Fe wnaeth Gareth fframio cynllun, gyda Eira fel ei gydymaith, i chwilio am y brawdennig.
En: Gareth devised a plan, with Eira as his companion, to search for the wanderer.

Cy: "Mae gennym ni rwym i'w ffeindio," dywedodd Gareth, a'i lais yn gadarn.
En: "We have to find him," said Gareth, his voice resolute.

Cy: Pan ddaeth yr haul i mewn, daeth Aeron o'r diwedd yn ôl ar hyd y llwybr cywir.
En: When the sun came in, Aeron finally found his way back onto the correct path.

Cy: Fe wnaeth galon Eira bownsio o ddoniant wrth weld Aeron yn ddiogel.
En: Eira's heart bounced with joy upon seeing Aeron safe.

Cy: "Mae gennych chi stori i'w hadrodd!
En: "You have a story to tell!"

Cy: " mynegodd hi, yn llawn o falchder.
En: she exclaimed, full of pride.

Cy: Yn y pen draw, sefyllodd Aeron tuag at y grŵp a dangosodd y llun o'r planhigyn tlawd a gafodd ar ei ffôn.
En: In the end, Aeron stood towards the group and showed the picture of the humble plant he had captured on his phone.

Cy: Roedd Gareth wedi dyrchafu gan frwdfrydedd ei fyfyriwr.
En: Gareth was elated by his student's enthusiasm.

Cy: "Mae hynny'n anhygoel, Aeron," dywedodd, ei wyneb yn llachar.
En: "That's amazing, Aeron," he said, his face beaming.

Cy: Dysgodd Aeron gwerth cydbwyso'r chwant am wybod â chyfrifoldeb am eraill.
En: Aeron learned the value of balancing the desire for knowledge with the responsibility for others.

Cy: Roedd hefyd wedi dysgu bod yn agosach at ei ffrindiau, a chydymffurfio â'r hwyl a ddaeth o wytnwch gyda'i gilydd.
En: He also learned to be closer to his friends and appreciated the fun that comes from enduring togetherness.

Cy: Roedd yr hen feysydd gwyrdd bellach yn llawn cyffro newydd, yn llwybr i anturiaethau y dyfodol.
En: The old green fields were now filled with new excitement, a path to future adventures.


Vocabulary Words:

• pierced: ymosgai
• illuminating: goleuo
• secret: cyfrinachol
• remote: anghysbell
• wandered: crwydro
• endeavor: ymgais
• twig: brigwaun
• underbrush: prysgwydd
• precious: breuddwydiol
• desire: chwant
• responsibility: cyfrifoldeb
• enduring: cymeriadol
• companionship: cydymffurfiaeth
• fulfillment: cyflawniad
• innovation: dyfeisgarwch
• enthusiasm: brwdfrydedd
• pride: balchder
• adventure: anturiaeth
• fragile: bregus
• courage: calon
• imagination: dychymyg
• companions: cydymaith
• landscape: tirwedd
• calling: galwad
• fulfilled: cyflawnedig
• realization: sweriawniad
• poetic: barddonol
• elation: darfodwychweddiad
• brilliance: llachar
• awareness: ymwybyddiaeth

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Beyond Comfort Zones: Rhys's Heartfelt Gift at Cardiff Market
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-08-24-22-34-02-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Mae Cardiff Market yn fyw heddiw, ei do Fictoraidd mawreddog yn llochesu'r siopwyr rhag yr haul crasboeth o haf.
En: Cardiff Market is bustling today, its majestic Victorian roof sheltering the shoppers from the scorching summer sun.

Cy: Mae'r stodion yn brysur a chyfeillgar, yn llawn bwyd lleol a chrefftau sy'n adlewyrchu diwylliant Cymru.
En: The stalls are busy and friendly, filled with local food and crafts that reflect the culture of Cymru.

Cy: Yn y pellter, mae'r arogl melys o deisenni Cymreig ffres yn llenwi'r awyr.
En: In the distance, the sweet smell of fresh Welsh cakes fills the air.

Cy: Mae Rhys yn cerdded yn araf drwy'r coridorau llawn lliwiau a sŵn, ei lygaid yn edrych am anrheg arbennig i’w fam.
En: Rhys is walking slowly through the corridors full of colors and noise, his eyes searching for a special gift for his mother.

Cy: Yn ôl sôn, roedd ei fam wedi hoffi celf a chrefftau bob amser, ond roedd Rhys yn ansicr.
En: It was said that his mother had always liked art and crafts, but Rhys was unsure.

Cy: Mae'n troi at ei chwaer, Eira, sy’n cerdded wrth ei ochr.
En: He turns to his sister, Eira, who is walking by his side.

Cy: "Beth wyt ti'n meddwl am flodau rhosyn?
En: "What do you think about rhosyn flowers?"

Cy: " mae Rhys yn gofyn.
En: Rhys asks.

Cy: "Mae hi'n caru blodau.
En: "She loves flowers."

Cy: ""Rhys, ti’n dda i ddewis, ond pam na gwnewch ti rywbeth gwahanol y tro hwn?
En: "Rhys, you're good at choosing, but why don't you do something different this time?"

Cy: " mae Eira yn awgrymu gyda gwên sly.
En: Eira suggests with a sly smile.

Cy: "Rydw i wedi gweld cerfluniau pren anhygoel yno.
En: "I've seen amazing wooden sculptures over there."

Cy: " Mae hi'n pwyntio at stondin agos, lle mae meistr crefftus yn taflu darn o bren i droi yn swyddogion anhygoel o greadigol.
En: She points to a nearby stall, where a skilled craftsman is skillfully shaping a piece of wood into astonishingly creative figures.

Cy: Yn ddibynadwy, mae Rhys yn ei droi'n benderfynol at Eira.
En: Reliable as ever, Rhys turns decisively to Eira.

Cy: "Mae nhw'n hyfryd, ond beth os nad yw hi'n eu hoffi nhw?
En: "They're lovely, but what if she doesn't like them?"

Cy: ""Mi wnaiff hi eu caru os ydynt yn dod o dy galon," mae Eira yn ei sicrhau.
En: "She'll love them if they come from your heart," Eira assures him.

Cy: Mae gan Rhys wastad frwdfrydedd am ddewis y rhodd perffaith, a gyda'r ysbrydoliaeth newydd hon, mae'n penderfynu mentro.
En: Rhys has always been enthusiastic about choosing the perfect gift, and with this new inspiration, he decides to take a chance.

Cy: Mae Rhys yn sgrwbio ei garu pen, yn archwilio'r cerfluniau.
En: Rhys scratches his head, examining the sculptures.

Cy: Mae un ohonynt yn dal ei lygaid: cerflun artistig o goeden genedlaethol Cymru, y dderwen, wedi'i lapio'n ofalus gyda llinyn coch a melyn - y lliwiau naid ei fam bob amser wrth ei ochr.
En: One catches his eye: an artistic sculpture of Cymru's national tree, the oak, carefully wrapped with red and yellow twine - colors that always stood out to his mother.

Cy: "Wna i gymryd hwn," mae'n dweud, heb wybod a fydd ei fam yn ei werthfawrogi.
En: "I'll take this one," he says, uncertain whether his mother will appreciate it.

Cy: Mae Eira'n tapio ar gefn Rhys gyda’i llaw.
En: Eira taps Rhys on the back with her hand.

Cy: Ddydd Sul, gyda nerfusrwydd, mae Rhys yn rhoi'r anrheg i'w fam.
En: On Sunday, nervously, Rhys gives the gift to his mother.

Cy: Mae hi'n datod y papur a'i llygaid yn llenwi â llawenydd ar yr olwg y cerflun pren.
En: She unwraps the paper, her eyes filling with joy at the sight of the wooden sculpture.

Cy: "Oh Rhys, mae hwn mor hardd!
En: "Oh Rhys, this is so beautiful!"

Cy: " mae hi'n ei chael ei maith.
En: she exclaims.

Cy: "Diolch o waelod calon.
En: "Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Cy: "Gydag un rhodd o'r math, mae Rhys yn dysgu gwerth mentro.
En: With one gift of this kind, Rhys learns the value of taking a chance.

Cy: Mae cefnogaeth ei chwaer, a gwên ei fam, yn gwneud iddo sylweddoli bod llwybrau newydd o'r galon yn agor drysau i gynhesrwydd a hapusrwydd.
En: His sister's support and his mother's smile make him realize that new paths from the heart open doors to warmth and happiness.

Cy: Ar ddiwrnod haf gwych yng Nghaerdydd, mewn marchnad fywiog, mae Rhys wedi dysgu gwerth camu tu hwnt i'w ffiniau golau.
En: On a splendid summer day in Caerdydd, in a lively market, Rhys has learned the value of stepping beyond his comfort zone.

Cy: Mae heddiw'n wahaniaeth.
En: Today is different.

Cy: Mae'n teimlo'n gwahanol.
En: It feels different.

Cy: Mae Rhys yn gwybod yn awr bod y llygaid sydd mewn dwylo newydd bob amser yn ffind bywyd gwirioneddol wych.
En: Rhys now knows that eyes opened by new hands always find truly wonderful life.

Cy: Mae haf yr haf yn cael ei hogi gan ddarganfyddiadau mentrus a phleser syml cefnogaeth teuluol.
En: The glow of summer is sharpened by adventurous discoveries and the simple pleasure of family support.


Vocabulary Words:

• bustling: fyw
• majestic: mawreddog
• sheltering: llochesu
• scorching: crasboeth
• crafts: crefftau
• corridors: coridorau
• astonishingly: anhygoel
• skilled: meistr crefftus
• decisively: benderfynol
• inspiration: ysbrydoliaeth
• examining: archwilio
• sculpture: cerflun
• twine: llinyn
• unwrap: datod
• nervously: gyda nerfusrwydd
• opportunity: cyfle
• support: cefnogaeth
• splendid: gwych
• adventurous: mentrus
• discoveries: darganfyddiadau
• pleasure: pleser
• lively: fywiog
• taking a chance: mentro
• reliable: dibynadwy
• ensures: sicrhau
• enthusiastic: brwdfrydedd
• joy: llawenydd
• appreciate: gwerthfawrogi
• beyond comfort zone: tu hwnt i'w ffiniau golau
• truly wonderful: gwirioneddol wych

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Post-Apocalyptic Pilgrimage: Finding Refuge in Cymru
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-08-23-22-34-02-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar hanner dydd prynhawn cynnes ddiwedd haf, roedd Dylan ac Carys yn sefyll ar ben rhiw uchel yng Nghaerdydd.
En: At midday during a warm late-summer afternoon, Dylan and Carys were standing atop a high hill in Caerdydd.

Cy: Roedd y dinas islawdd gyda'r hyn oedd wedi goroesi, dolur gan y byd aeth heibio.
En: The city lay beneath with what had survived, aching from the world that had passed by.

Cy: Roedd natur wedi cipio’r strydoedd, a choed yn ymestyn eu canghennau trwy bomjenni wedi eu chwalu a drysau ffrynt cartrefi.
En: Nature had taken over the streets, with trees stretching their branches through shattered buildings and the front doors of homes.

Cy: Roedd tystiolaeth o dechnoleg o'r gorffennol – robotiaid gwag a thelodi – yn gorwedd wrth ochr y cyrff bricylogaidd o adeiladau coll.
En: Evidence of past technology—empty robots and poverty—lay beside the brickwork remains of lost buildings.

Cy: "Dyl," meddai Carys, yn edrych i’r gorwel dros drysau Haen Fawr, "A ydym yn agosach at y dywysogaet?
En: "Dyl," Carys said, looking to the horizon beyond the Great Barrier Gates, "Are we closer to the dywysogaet?

Cy: Ydy'n wir y gallwn ni ffindio lloches o'r llên gwerin yno?
En: Is it true that we can find refuge from the folklore there?"

Cy: "Tynnodd Dylan het ei gawboi yn dynach am ei ben, gan sgrinio’r haul.
En: Dylan tightened his cowboy hat around his head, shielding himself from the sun.

Cy: Roedd o'n ddyn dilywad, rhesymegol, ond dim ond i'r ystyr yma—teimlai’r dyled tuag at ei chwaer yn loyw.
En: He was a man of logic and reason, but only this far—his loyalty to his sister was unwavering.

Cy: "Dim ond sôn ydy e, Carys," sylwadodd e, er nad oedd ei galon yn gwybod beth i’w gredu.
En: "It's just a rumor, Carys," he remarked, although his heart didn't know what to believe.

Cy: "Ond mae angen ei cheisio'n well na diystyr.
En: "But it's worth trying rather than disregarding.

Cy: Fe allai fod ein hunig obaith.
En: It might be our only hope."

Cy: "Yna torrodd Emrys, y dieithr annisgwyl, serchog, i’w ffaith.
En: Then Emrys, the unexpected, amiable stranger, made his appearance.

Cy: Ffoadwr gyda’r gorffennol anhysbys, taled Emrys teimlad cyfryngol am y meirwon ac ni gwynodd am lestri o ddŵr.
En: A refugee with an unknown past, Emrys held a middle ground sentiment for the dead and never complained about a meager dish of water.

Cy: "Mae'r safe haven yn bodoli," dywedodd ef yn dawel, gan ofyn am wrando.
En: "The safe haven exists," he said quietly, asking to be listened to.

Cy: Collodd Dylan ei ben gyda phwysau amheus.
En: Dylan felt weighed down by skepticism.

Cy: Cymerwyd golwg o amheuaeth ganoch ar hyder Emrys, ond roedd yn teimlo gofal am ei wyneb a’i grefydd barn.
En: Skeptical glances met Emrys' confidence, but there was a respect for his demeanor and firm belief.

Cy: Ond roedd Emrys yn llyfr cynddeiriog, a rhagorodd ar berswadio.
En: However, Emrys was a forceful advocate, excelling at persuasion.

Cy: "Dilynwch fi, a chewch eich arwain ar ffordd beryglus i'r cysgod o saff dihangol.
En: "Follow me, and you'll be led on a dangerous path to the shadow of a safe escape."

Cy: "Yn wael iawn, ymgynnullodd y tri, cerdded ymhellach i mewn i gaeau agored ble byd carthu na chysgodi mân dyeithriaid.
En: Uneasily, the three gathered themselves, walking further into the open fields where scavengers roamed or lesser strangers sought shelter.

Cy: Roedd y dyddiau yn hir ond yn deimladwy, gyda llawer o wallgofrwydd.
En: The days were long yet palpable, with much madness.

Cy: Amddiffynodd ymo eu hunain gyda styc llwyd o fwyd, gan ddefnyddio strategaethau cryf Emrys.
En: They defended themselves with a gray stick of food, employing Emrys' strong strategies.

Cy: Wrth iddynt fynd ymlaen, daethon nhw wyneb yn wyneb â grŵp cynhyrfus.
En: As they continued, they faced a restless group.

Cy: Dywedwyd i Emrys, ar ôl ei wynebu, nid i’w wedd wedi ei goleddu ganddyn nhw.
En: It was told to Emrys, after the confrontation, not to embrace by them.

Cy: Ceisiodd Dylan ddeall y sefyllfa anodd, ond roedd amheuon wedi eplesu ei gynted.
En: Dylan tried to fathom the difficult situation, but doubts had fermented quickly.

Cy: Tarug Emrys â'r goral i ddatgloi ffyrdd newydd o bresennol, gan laethi eu sefyllfa.
En: Emrys wielded logic to unlock new pathways of presence, alleviating their predicament.

Cy: Roedd Emrys, gyda goleuni llygaid ymfudol, wedi talu’r addewid.
En: Emrys, with a gleam of migratory insight, had fulfilled his promise.

Cy: Gwnaeth yn glir bod pob dim yn gweledol ac, effro, esboniodd hyd i'w eiriau: "Roeddwn i'n dignied iawn i geisio eich amddiffyn.
En: He made it clear that everything was visible, and awake, explained the depth of his words: "I was very dignified to try to protect you.

Cy: Ond gyda'ch gilydd, gallwn ni arallfyd ei greu.
En: But together, we can create an otherworldly place."

Cy: "O'r diwedd, dychwelodd y tri i’r man tybiedig, dim ond i ffindio'r hyn oedd lle dynorffordd glywed – cartref o fewn cartref, gwreiddiau o sails cyffrous.
En: Finally, the three returned to the supposed haven, only to find what was rumored to be a refuge was—home within a home, roots of exciting beginnings.

Cy: Nid dihangol o saff oedd 'yr haven,' ond cywaith o ffiniau newydd fyddai'n gwneud eu henti'n hyderus.
En: The 'haven' was not an escape but a blend of new boundaries that would make their journey hopeful.

Cy: Fe roedd Dylan, yng nghwmni'r chwaer bythwyrdd a'r ac emrys ffydlon, yn teimlo noson o lŵ y dde.
En: Dylan, in the company of his evergreen sister and faithful Emrys, felt an evening of southern light.

Cy: Sylweddodd ei bod yn rhaid i'w ofalu gael cipio i anelu cysgod ais, a bod yr ar gyfer ei lles a'r post-apocalyptic Cymru, dal i weld afore newydd ar lafa mewn cymuned draagol-specio.
En: He realized that their care needed to capture the aim for shadows, and that for his welfare and post-apocalyptic Cymru, they could still foresee a new dawn amidst the lava in a resilient community.


Vocabulary Words:

• midday: hanner dydd
• atop: ar ben
• survived: goroesi
• shattered: wedi eu chwalu
• aching: dolur
• folklore: llên gwerin
• unwavering: loyw
• rumor: sôn
• refuge: lloches
• amiable: serchog
• meager: llwyth
• skeptical: amheus
• demeanor: wyneb
• persuasion: perswadio
• scavengers: byd carthu
• palpable: deimladwy
• predicament: sefyllfa
• migratory: ymfudol
• humble: dignied
• embrace: coleddu
• fermented: eplesu
• advocate: cynrychiolwr
• alleviating: lladd
• presence: presennol
• gleam: goleuni
• southern: lŵ y dde
• welfare: lles
• post-apocalyptic: post-apocalyptic
• resilient: draiddol-specio
• horizon: gorwel