Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Music Box of Love: A Christmas Tale of A True Gift
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar un prynhawn cutwintering yng nghanol Rhagfyr, roedd Castell Coch yn amgylchynu gan siopau hardd ar gyfer y farchnad Nadolig leol.
En: On a winter's afternoon in the middle of December, Castell Coch was surrounded by beautiful shops for the local Christmas market.

Cy: Wrth i eira feddal cwympo o'r awyr, cerddodd Gethin, Carys, a Rhys drwodd, mewn gwir ryfeddod o'r golygfa.
En: As soft snow fell from the sky, Gethin, Carys, and Rhys walked through, truly in awe of the scene.

Cy: Roedd rhodfa'r castell yn llawn goleuadau twinkling a chan dymhorol, a'r awyr yn llawn arogl vine gwrtaith a chestnuts rhostiog.
En: The castle's promenade was full of twinkling lights and seasonal songs, and the air was filled with the scent of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts.

Cy: Roedd Carys yn gwyro at Gethin, ei chariad meddal ond swil, ac yn cyffroi wrth weld popeth.
En: Carys leaned towards Gethin, her gentle but shy boyfriend, and was excited at the sight of everything.

Cy: Rhys, ei brawd, yn gwenu ac yn codi i dynnu golygfa o'r faner hardd o dan olau' r goleuadau.
En: Rhys, her brother, smiled and raised his camera to capture the scene of the beautiful banner under the lights.

Cy: Ond Gethin oedd â phwrpas arall.
En: But Gethin had a different purpose.

Cy: Roedd eisiau dod o hyd i anrheg arbennig.
En: He wanted to find a special gift.

Cy: Roedd Carys yn bwysig iawn iddo ac roedd yn awyddus i'w chyfathrebu mewn ffordd ystyrlon.
En: Carys was very important to him, and he was eager to convey his feelings in a meaningful way.

Cy: "Ie, rwyf am edrych ar stondin arall fach," meddal Gethin, yn edrych dros ei ysgwydd at Carys a Rhys.
En: "Yes, I want to look at another little stall," said Gethin, looking over his shoulder at Carys and Rhys.

Cy: Tra roeddent yn tynnu eu sylw â stondinau candy llawn siwgr, sleifiodd Gethin i ffwrdd sua gweld holl stondinau a oedd ar gynnig.
En: While they were distracted by candy stalls full of sugar, Gethin slipped away to see all the stalls on offer.

Cy: Seit allan o lais y farchnad, roedd stondin fach wedi'i guddio, sydd â chelfi arbennig.
En: Out of the market's hustle, there was a small hidden stall, featuring special trinkets.

Cy: Roedd yno, mae'n gysegledig i grefftau unigryw ac roedd un gwrthrych penodol yn dal ei lygad — bocs cerdd yn llaw adwaenir sy'n chwarae cerddorfa hoff Carys.
En: It was dedicated to unique crafts, and one particular object caught his eye—a music box with a familiar handle that played Carys's favorite tune.

Cy: Roedd ei enaid yn cael ei llanw â llawenydd, ond roedd y pris yn codi pryder yn ei ben.
En: His heart was filled with joy, but the price raised concerns in his mind.

Cy: Wrth edrych ar y gwerthwr, llawn llawn bod eu hapusrwydd gyda'i gilydd yn bwysicach na'r cyfyngiadau ariannol dros dro, siglodd Gethin ei ben yn benderfynol.
En: Looking at the vendor, fully believing that their happiness together was more important than temporary financial constraints, Gethin nodded determinedly.

Cy: Roedd yn gwybod ei fod wedi ffeindio'r perffaith anrheg.
En: He knew he had found the perfect gift.

Cy: Byddai'r bocs cerdd, gyda'i harmoni tawel, yn cofio Dydd Nadolig gyda Carys yn cyflwyno i lawr y generaduron.
En: The music box, with its tranquil harmony, would commemorate Christmas with Carys and her presenting down the years.

Cy: Roedd yn berffaith, nid oherwydd ei bris na'i awyrgylch, ond oherwydd ystodi i'w wrthddrychau go iawn o gariad.
En: It was perfect, not because of its price or ambiance, but because it represented true tokens of love.

Cy: Wrth droi yn ôl at y dorf, enillodd Gethin hyder newydd.
En: As he turned back to the crowd, Gethin gained newfound confidence.

Cy: Roedd wedi dysgu, mae'r ystyr dyfnaf o gynhesrwydd nad yw'n yn mwg a chynau cell, ond mewn symudiadau dilys a digon o gariad.
En: He had learned that the deepest meaning of warmth isn't in mirage and hollowed rooms, but in genuine gestures and plenty of love.

Cy: A wrth iddo ddod o hyd i Carys a Rhys eto, gwisgodd Gethin fachyn a phenderfyniad yn hafal â'r Nadolig yn disgwyl.
En: And as he found Carys and Rhys again, Gethin donned a smile and determination equal to the anticipation of Christmas.

Cy: Roedd yn gwybod, o lawenydd Carys wrth y mlynedd yng nghof symudiadau, byddai'n sylweddoli'r gwirionedd a chyfandeb o'i deimladau.
En: He knew that with Carys' joy over the years in his gestures, she would realize the truth and entirety of his feelings.


Vocabulary Words:

• surrounded: amgylchynu
• hustle: lais
• promenade: rhodfa
• mulled wine: vine gwrtaith
• chestnuts: chestnuts rhostiog
• gentle: meddal
• shy: swil
• banner: faner
• capture: tynnu
• distracted: tynnu eu sylw
• trinkets: celfi arbennig
• unique: uni gyrru
• familiar: adwaenir
• harmony: harmoni tawel
• commemorate: cofio
• gesture: symudiad
• genuine: dilys
• constraints: cyfyngiadau
• financial: ariannol
• determinedly: yn benderfynol
• truly: mewn gwir ryfeddod
• leaned: gwyro
• convey: cyfathrebu
• slipped away: sleifiodd
• objects: wrthddrychau
• confidence: hyder
• hollowed: cynau cell
• mirage: mwg
• tokens: ystodi
• entirety: cyfandeb

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unearthing Eryri: A Christmas Treasure Rediscovery
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Cy: Roedd y noson yn oer ac yn dawel yn Eryri.
En: It was a cold and quiet night in Eryri.

Cy: Eira'n toddi ar y creigiau a rhew yn drwm ar y coed.
En: Snow melting on the rocks and ice heavy on the trees.

Cy: Roedd Gwen yn edrych ar y mynyddoedd o bell, ei chalon yn llawn gobaith a thensiwn.
En: Gwen was looking at the mountains from afar, her heart full of hope and tension.

Cy: Roedd hi'n gwybod bod y gwyliau, Nadolig, yn dod â chynulleidfa i'r fynyddoedd, ond roedd hi'n sicr bod yr hen drysor yn dal i guddio yn rhywle.
En: She knew that the holidays, Christmas, brought a crowd to the mountains, but she was certain that the old treasure was still hiding somewhere.

Cy: "Mae rhywbeth arbennig yma," meddai Gwen, wrth iddi droedio i lawr i gyfarfod â Rhys.
En: "There's something special here," said Gwen, as she walked down to meet with Rhys.

Cy: Roedd Rhys yn gwarchodwr y parc, ac er ei fod yn amheus o ddamcaniaethau Gwen, roedd rhywbeth yn ei llygad nad oedd yn cwbl gwrthod ei chwilfrydedd.
En: Rhys was the park warden, and although he was skeptical of Gwen's theories, there was something in his eye that didn't completely dismiss his curiosity.

Cy: "Mae stormydd annisgwyl wedi bod yn codi dros yr ychydig ddyddiau diwethaf," dywedodd Rhys, ei lais yn brin o destun.
En: "Unexpected storms have been rising over the past few days," said Rhys, his voice lacking in substance.

Cy: Roedd e'n gwybod bod y tywydd wedi bod yn gwneud y gwaith yn anoddach i Gwen, ond ei phenderfyniad oedd yn ei syfrdanu.
En: He knew the weather was making Gwen's work harder, but her determination astonished him.

Cy: Yng nghanol y bygythiad o stormydd, cododd y ddau, eu traed yn annibynnol drwy'r eira i leoliad cudd yn y parc.
En: In the midst of the threat from the storms, the two of them moved, their feet treading independently through the snow, to a hidden location in the park.

Cy: Roedd Gwen wedi darganfod y map, yn cuddio mewn archif hynafol a sgrifennwyd yn Gymraeg hynafol, a nododd ardal o ddiddordeb yng nghysgodion y mynyddoedd.
En: Gwen had discovered the map, hidden in an ancient archive written in Old Welsh, which indicated an area of interest in the shadows of the mountains.

Cy: Fodd bynnag, nid oedd Gwen yno ar ei phen ei hun.
En: However, Gwen was not there alone.

Cy: Roedd Eleri, olygydd gwych o Gaerdydd, ac wrthwynebydd Gwen yn aros.
En: Eleri, a brilliant editor from Caerdydd, and Gwen's rival, was waiting.

Cy: "Fe fydd y darganfyddiad hwn yn uno'r gymuned," meddai Gwen, yn gobeithio cynnig cyd-weithrediad.
En: "This discovery will unite the community," Gwen said, hoping to offer cooperation.

Cy: "Neu'n creu sgandal," atebodd Eleri, ond roedd gân i'r rhew, ei llais yn giami yn erbyn y gwynt.
En: "Or create a scandal," replied Eleri, but the ice hummed a song, her voice stammering against the wind.

Cy: Wrth i'r diwrnod dynnu i ben, darganfu Rhys a Gwen ogof guddiedig.
En: As the day drew to a close, Rhys and Gwen discovered a hidden cave.

Cy: Roedd yr arysgrifau a'r symbolau Celtiaid yn ddramatig yn gwrthdaro ag aur y trimmings nadoligaidd yn y cymrin gwlad agos.
En: The inscriptions and Celtic symbols dramatically clashed with the Christmas gold trimmings in the nearby countryside.

Cy: Goleuodd Gwen lamp, ei llygaid yn llachar â chyffro.
En: Gwen lit a lamp, her eyes bright with excitement.

Cy: Roedd y tystiolaeth yma.
En: The evidence was here.

Cy: Pan ddechreuodd Eleri siarad eto, trodd Rhys ato hi.
En: When Eleri began to speak again, Rhys turned to her.

Cy: "Gad ddarn Gwen, mae hi'n digwyddio iechyd ein traddodiadau ni," meddai, yn ei lais dwfn.
En: "Let Gwen have her piece, she embodies the health of our traditions," he said, his voice deep.

Cy: "Mae'n rhaid bod y gymuned yn cael gweld hyn," cytunodd Gwen, yn anadlu'n hir a phenderfynol.
En: "The community must see this," agreed Gwen, breathing long and determined.

Cy: Byddai hi'n rhannu ei darganfyddiad, er gwaethaf temtasiwn i gadw'r cyfrinach iddi hi ei hun.
En: She would share her discovery, despite the temptation to keep the secret to herself.

Cy: Roedd yr Nadolig hwnnw'n wledd.
En: That Christmas was a celebration.

Cy: Roedd y darganfyddiad wedi cydio yn y dychymyg lleol.
En: The discovery had captured the local imagination.

Cy: Roedd parch newydd i Gwen wrth i'r hynnyroedd hanesyddol ddod i'r amlwg yn llawn gweledol.
En: There was a newfound respect for Gwen as the historical artifacts came to light in full view.

Cy: Eleri, wedi dysgu drwy ffyddlondeb Gwen, daeth yn ffrind ac yn gydweithiwr.
En: Eleri, having learned through Gwen's dedication, became a friend and collaborator.

Cy: A Rhys?
En: And Rhys?

Cy: Roedd ef yma, ochr yn ochr â Gwen, wedi gweld yr hen arfau'r duwiau'n datgelu eu sgiliau.
En: He was there, side by side with Gwen, witnessing the old weapons of the gods reveal their skills.

Cy: Ac ynghanol eira'r gaeaf, yng ngolau'r seren Nadolig, dysgodd Gwen werth cydweithio wrth i sŵn llawen y gymuned lenwi'r awyr.
En: And amidst the winter snow, under the light of the Christmas star, Gwen learned the value of collaboration as the community's joyful sounds filled the air.

Cy: Roedd y mynyddoedd yn dawel ond nid yn wag, gyda stori newydd yn blodeuo ymysg hen dueddiadau'r tir.
En: The mountains were quiet but not empty, with a new story blossoming among the ancient tendencies of the land.

Cy: — Diwedd —
En: — The End —


Vocabulary Words:

• melting: toddi
• treasure: trysor
• hiding: cuddio
• skeptical: amheus
• curiosity: chwilfrydedd
• storms: stormydd
• determination: penderfyniad
• archive: archif
• inscriptions: arysgifau
• symbols: symbolau
• trimmings: trimmings
• excitement: cyffro
• evidence: tystiolaeth
• closure: dynnu i ben
• artefacts: hynharoedd
• dedication: ffyddlondeb
• discovery: darganfyddiad
• collaborator: gydweithiwr
• revelations: datgelu
• skills: sgiliau
• tendencies: tueddiadau
• amidst: ynghanol
• substance: testun
• astonished: syfrdanu
• independently: annibynnol
• shadows: cysgodion
• unite: uno
• scandal: sgandal
• stammering: ciami
• health: iechyd

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unearthing Legacy: The Mystery Beneath the Roman Ruins
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Cy: Yn y tywyllwch ysgafn o ben bore gaeaf, roedd yr amphitheatr Rhufeinig yn ymddangos fel lle lle yr oedd amser wedi'i anghofio.
En: In the gentle darkness of a winter morning, the Roman amphitheater appeared as a place where time had been forgotten.

Cy: Roedd eira'n crwydro'n araf ar ddodrefn lawr y cerrig, gan guddio cysgodion hanes yn eu oll ond amlinellau.
En: Snow slowly drifted over the stone seating, hiding shadows of history in all but outlines.

Cy: Yn y canol rhwng y lleoliad hynafol, fe wrthwynebai Gareth ei ansicrwydd.
En: In the center of the ancient site, Gareth faced his uncertainty.

Cy: Arweinydd y prosiect, Eira, yn sefyll o'u blaen, yn disgwyl gyda llygaid a oedd yn hollol pragmatig.
En: The project leader, Eira, stood before them, waiting with eyes that were completely pragmatic.

Cy: “Mae gennym bolisi,” meddai, “Rhaid i ni symud ymlaen. Mae’r amser yn ein erbyn.”
En: “We have a policy,” she said, “We must move forward. Time is against us.”

Cy: Roedd Rhian, archeolegydd ifanc a brwdfrydig, yn sefyll wrth ei ochr.
En: Rhian, a young and enthusiastic archaeologist, stood by her side.

Cy: Roedd ei lygaid yn cynnau gyda phenderfyniad.
En: Her eyes shone with determination.

Cy: "Ceffylau Rhufeinig oeddent yn defnyddio hon fel eu cae chwarae, ond roedd fy nhad-cu bob amser yn dweud bod y llei yn cuddio rhywbeth arbennig."
En: "The Romans used this as their playing field, but my grandfather always said the place hid something special."

Cy: Soniodd Gareth, "Mae’n rhaid i ni edrych ar y lle mwyaf anghygoel. Wnaethom ni byth chwilio yno."
En: Gareth mentioned, "We have to look at the most unbelievable place. We never searched there."

Cy: Meddylodd am straeon o'r teuluoedd a ddaeth, rhyfdd o angenrheidrwydd i geisio etifeddiaeth fwy na lleoedd eraill.
En: He thought of stories from families who came, driven out of necessity more than others to seek legacy.

Cy: Cytunodd Eira yn amharod.
En: Eira reluctantly agreed.

Cy: "Cymer amser, ond cofiwch, nid oes gennyf ddiwrnodau i wastraffu."
En: "Take your time, but remember, I don't have days to waste."

Cy: Aeth Rhian a Gareth yn ddyfnach i'r adfeilion.
En: Rhian and Gareth ventured deeper into the ruins.

Cy: Roedd y wynt gaeafol yn suro o'u cwmpas, gan chwarae gyda'r coed bythwyddol i greu symudiadau sy'n ailadrodd y sŵn o amser hir wedi mynd heibio.
En: The wintry wind swirled around them, playing with the evergreen trees to create rustling sounds like echoes from a time long past.

Cy: O'r diwedd, ymysg y cerrig, gwelodd Gareth ddisgleirio.
En: Finally, among the stones, Gareth saw a glimmer.

Cy: Cloddiwyd yn ofalus, sglyfaen arian oedd e, gyda delweddau a oedd yn eu gwneud yn deimladol.
En: Excavated carefully, it was a silver artifact, with images that made them emotional.

Cy: Roedd llun o groenwrdd lliwyd, gwahanol i unrhyw beth roeddent wedi'i ddarganfod mewn docwment.
En: There was a picture of a gray corvid, unlike anything they had found in a document.

Cy: Teimlai ei galon yn goddiweddyd.
En: He felt his heart overcome with emotion.

Cy: Ond roedd pryder yn codi yn ei feddwl.
En: But worry rose in his mind.

Cy: A ddylai siarad â tom berffaith?
En: Should he speak to Tom perfectly?

Cy: Roedd y cyfle wrth law i gyflawni breuddwyd.
En: The opportunity was at hand to fulfill a dream.

Cy: Heblaw, gallai hyn sylwi dirnadaeth nad oedd wedi bod o'r blaen.
En: Besides, this could reveal an understanding that had not existed before.

Cy: Pan gyrhaeddwyd y bwt neuadd, cafodd Eira ei ymgoll ti i eglurhau beth oedd o bwys.
En: When they reached the town hall, Eira immersed herself in explaining what was important.

Cy: "Digwyddiad yr haul," meddai Gareth, "seico wedi'i britho am Gymru," oedd hynny yn awr ar flaen eu phwb.
En: "The solar event," Gareth said, "speckled with references to Cymru," was now at the forefront of their focus.

Cy: Trafodaeth gynddeiriog a ddilynodd.
En: A heated discussion followed.

Cy: Roedd rhai yn amau ei ddilysrwydd, roedd eraill yn gweld gwerth ynddo heb amheuaeth.
En: Some doubted its authenticity, while others saw value in it without question.

Cy: Roedd Rhian wrth ei ochrau, yn cefnogi cefnogaeth.
En: Rhian was beside him, supporting him.

Cy: Wrth i’r meineg olewi a tho'n dychwys ar ben gorphennaf dydd, gwelwyd fod rhywbeth newydd yma.
En: As the afternoon light brightened and the evening descended on the peak of the day, it was seen that something new was here.

Cy: Cryniad o dderbyniad a dealltwriaeth o straeon yn gwasgaru ymhellach na hanes ysgrifenedig.
En: A resonance of acceptance and understanding of stories spreading further than written history.

Cy: Datblygiad oedd hyn i Eira.
En: A development for Eira.

Cy: Penderfynwyd trafodaeth bellach, ymchwil i fynd ymlaen a chydnabod y cydbwysedd rhwng hanesion lleol ac academi.
En: Further discussion was decided, research to proceed, acknowledging the balance between local tales and academia.

Cy: Wrth iddo adael yr adfeilion wedi'i ddechryn, roedd Gareth yn teimlo awel o ddigonoldeb a thawelwch.
En: As he left the ruins, now disenchanted, Gareth felt a breeze of fulfillment and tranquility.

Cy: Deallodd nawr fod ei arbenigedd dim ond yn gryfach gyda chefnogaeth a chytundeb cyfoeth goleuni.
En: He realized now that his expertise was only stronger with support and the agreement of a wealth of perspectives.

Cy: Roedd hynny'n gwneud ei freuddwyd yn un y gellid ei wireddu gyda llawer o leisiau a golygon.
En: This made his dream one that could be achieved with many voices and viewpoints.

Cy: Roedd persbectif yn boddhau, ac yn symud ymlaen gyda grym diwygiedig, roedd y rhain i gyd fel eira anghyffredin newydd.
En: The perspective was satisfying, and moving forward with renewed strength, these all felt like an extraordinary new snow.


Vocabulary Words:

• gentle: ysgafn
• darkness: tywyllwch
• amphitheater: amphitheatr
• drifted: crwydro
• outlines: amlinellau
• uncertainty: ansicrwydd
• pragmatic: pragmatig
• enthusiastic: brwdfrydig
• determination: penderfyniad
• unbelievable: anghygoel
• sought: ceisio
• legacy: etifeddiaeth
• venture: aeth
• swirled: suro
• evergreen: bythwyddol
• glimmer: disgleirio
• artifact: sglyfaen
• corvid: croenwrdd
• opportunity: cyfle
• fulfillment: digonoldeb
• resonance: cryniad
• acceptance: derbyniad
• authenticity: dilysrwydd
• tranquility: tawelwch
• perspective: persbectif
• development: datblygiad
• discussion: trafodaeth
• research: ymchwil
• balance: cydbwysedd
• academia: academi

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unearthing Secrets at the Cerrig Sefydlog Callanish
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Mae'r gwynt yn rasio drwy'r Cerrig Sefydlog Callanish, heb ffrwd na dim yn taro gwaelodion eu presenoldeb hir hen.
En: The wind races through the Cerrig Sefydlog Callanish, with neither stream nor anything striking the foundations of their ancient presence.

Cy: Gareth, un archaeolegydd brwd, sgwatiodd wrth ochr garreg hir, ei llygaid yn syllu'n benderfynol tuag at y chamber fricsed sydd wedi cael ei chau gan amser a natur.
En: Gareth, an enthusiastic archaeologist, squatted beside a long stone, his eyes gazing resolutely toward the bricked chamber that time and nature have closed.

Cy: Gyda'i galon yn curo'n gryf, cofiodd y stori y mae ei dad-cu bob amser wedi'i adrodd wrthod am y chamber cuddiedig lle dywedir fod gwybodaeth Hynafol Cymru wedi'i gadw.
En: With his heart pounding, he remembered the story his dad-cu has always recounted about the hidden chamber where it is said the Ancient Welsh knowledge is kept.

Cy: Cofiant plentyndod Gareth wrth yr aelwyd, gyda chlychau bariton ei dad-cu yn adrodd straeon am gymry'r bryniau, rhedodd drwy ei feddwl.
En: Gareth's childhood memories by the hearth, with his grandfather's baritone tones narrating tales of the Welsh of the hills, ran through his mind.

Cy: Ond roedd rhwystrau'r seremoni enfawr o stôrm yr hynaf o'i flaen.
En: But the barriers of the great storm ceremony lay before him.

Cy: Roedd Eleri a Rhys, ei gyd-weithwyr, wedi llwyddo i ddod ag ef i'w synhwyrau.
En: Eleri and Rhys, his colleagues, had managed to bring him to his senses.

Cy: "Mae'r stôrm ar fin taro yn gudd," cynghorodd Eleri gyda llais bendant.
En: "The storm is about to strike in stealth," advised Eleri with a firm voice.

Cy: Rhys ychwanegodd, "Ni fydd yn ddiogel darllen yma am hir.
En: Rhys added, "It won't be safe to read here for long."

Cy: "Ond Gareth, y ceufi yn nisgyn, yn yr hiraeth am wybodaeth ac amddiffyn yn gorfodi ei ffordd i'r chamber.
En: But Gareth, diving deep, the longing for knowledge and protection compelled his way into the chamber.

Cy: Hebosib ac yn braw fach, llwyddodd i agor y drws i fynd i mewn.
En: Impossibly and with small terror, he managed to open the door to enter.

Cy: Unwaith y mewn, roedd y trothwy o rhewlor o flaen ei lygaid.
En: Once inside, the threshold of the glacier lay before his eyes.

Cy: Mewn cig yn yr awel a braw, roedd y chamber yn gwynnu gwyn fel gorsedd o'r caretaker gwybodaeth.
En: In the flesh of the wind's awe and fear, the chamber shone white like the throne of the caretaker of knowledge.

Cy: Yna, safodd Gareth uwchben yr hen sgriptiau yn y waliau carreg.
En: Then, Gareth stood over the ancient scripts in the stone walls.

Cy: Pellter genedlaethol ei fam-gu yn corddi yn yr hen ras i'w fam-gacen.
En: The national distance of his grandmother stirred in the old race to her cake.

Cy: Mae eira'n rhuo drwy'r agoriad, Gwylio fel brafw y gwynt gwyllt.
En: Snow roared through the opening, watching like the fierce wind.

Cy: Gareth gwybod ganddo'n nhymer, roedd rhaid iddo adael yr ystafell hon i alluoedd y llachar.
En: Gareth knew in his mind, he had to leave this room to the powers of the luminous.

Cy: Yn y diwedd, rhoddwyd iddo wyrdon yn ei feysydd o'r Chamber.
En: In the end, he was given guidance in his fields from the Chamber.

Cy: Roedd pob un tro meddal o'r sgwr ymbell.
En: Every gentle turn of the distant trace was present.

Cy: Roedd cryfder o glywed Gareth i mewn wir, i wybod ei stori hwn.
En: Gareth's strength in truly discovering, to know this story.

Cy: Ar ddiwedd gurigen, teimlai Gareth mewn trefn ag yr hen gerdyn.
En: At the end of the awakening, Gareth felt aligned with the old card.

Cy: Roedd y chamber, yn wasad ac yn wastad, gyda stori bid-zo mawr ganddo, yn cryfhau ei dealltwriaeth sylfaenol am y dawn yr oedd ar ei chwamp.
En: The chamber, vast and steady, with a great heartfelt story, strengthened his fundamental understanding of the treasure he sought.

Cy: Yn derfydd, breuddwydodd at yr hyd ai cantill yn ddeniad amwyddiant, clywed straeon hen saffle, hynny yn barhaus rhwngladd yn ei ddwylo.
En: Finally, he dreamed toward the endless expanse in a pleasing manner, hearing ancient tales consistently entangled in his hands.


Vocabulary Words:

• races: rasio
• squatted: sgwatiodd
• gazing: sylwi
• resolutely: benderfynol
• chamber: chamber
• pounding: curo'n gryf
• entangled: rhwymo
• aligned: mewn trefn
• barriers: rhwystrau
• ceremony: seremoni
• stealth: gudd
• threshold: trothwy
• glacier: rhewlor
• fierce: brafw
• luminous: llachar
• script: sgriptiau
• boundary: sgwr
• vast: wasad
• expanse: hyd ai cantill
• pleasing: deniad
• hearth: aelwyd
• striking: taro
• ancient: hynafol
• protection: amddiffyn
• impossibly: hebosib
• terror: braw
• national: genedlaethol
• caretaker: gofalwr
• steadfast: wastad
• treasure: dawn

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Moonlit Hunt: Reclaiming Heritage on a Welsh Shore
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Yn nhywyllwch nos gynnar fis Rhagfyr, ar draeth llonydd De Cymru, roedd Dylan yn cerdded ar hyd y traeth.
En: In the early December night darkness, on a quiet South Wales beach, Dylan was walking along the shore.

Cy: Roedd y llanw yn dod i mewn, yn bygwth fforio'r traeth a chuddio'r holl drysorau bach a gollwyd ar hyd y ffordd.
En: The tide was coming in, threatening to cover the beach and hide all the little treasures lost along the way.

Cy: Roedd y môr yn sibrwd'i stori wrth iddo daro'n dyner yn erbyn y lan.
En: The sea whispered its story as it gently lapped against the shore.

Cy: Roedd y gwynt yn oer ac yn rhygnu drwy ddillad Dylan, ond roedd yn benderfynol.
En: The wind was cold and cut through Dylan's clothes, but he was determined.

Cy: Cafodd Dylan ei dywys yma gan atgofion ddoe.
En: Dylan was led here by memories of yesterday.

Cy: Roedd wedi cymryd rhan i ddathlu gyda'i ffrindiau o amgylch tân mawr ar y traeth, cerddoriaeth ac atgofion yn llenwi'r nos.
En: He had joined in celebrating with his friends around a large fire on the beach, music and memories filling the night.

Cy: Yn rhywsut, ar ôl i'r tân ddisgyn i lwch a'r lleisiau glasoed tawelu, roedd Dylan wedi colli'r loket arian.
En: Somehow, after the fire had fallen to ashes and the lively voices quieted, Dylan had lost the silver locket.

Cy: Roedd y loket hwn, wedi blino o gymaint hiraeth a phylu arian dros y blynyddoedd, yn gyswllt unig yr oedd ganddo â'i fam-gu hoff, yr un oedd wedi gadael y byd hwn y gaeaf diwethaf.
En: This locket, worn from so much longing and silver faded over the years, was the only connection he had to his beloved grandmother, who had left this world the previous winter.

Cy: Wedi'i syfrdanu, dechreuodd Dylan ei chwiliad.
En: Stunned, Dylan began his search.

Cy: Po fwyaf y cerddai, po fwyaf yr effeithiai'r môr ar y traeth; roedd y llanw'n codi'n gyflym.
En: The more he walked, the more the sea affected the beach; the tide was rising quickly.

Cy: Ond ni allai gadw ei gyfran ef o'r atgofion ar ôl, atgofion o hawlio'i etifeddiaeth a dyddiau o'i blentyndod pan fyddai ei fam-gu yn adrodd straeon i'w synnu a'i swyno.
En: But he couldn’t leave his share of the memories behind, memories of claiming his heritage and the days of his childhood when his grandmother would tell stories to amaze and enchant him.

Cy: Wrth iddo droedio ymlaen, roedd y lleuad yn goleuo ei lwybr, gan roi gobaith iddo trwy ei emwaith sêr.
En: As he walked on, the moon illuminated his path, giving him hope through its starlit jewelry.

Cy: Yna, lle roedd Dylan yn meddwl na allai flaen mwyach, gwelodd fflachiad o lesni arian yn y tywod.
En: Then, when Dylan thought he couldn't go further, he saw a flash of silvery blue in the sand.

Cy: Roedd yn rhuthro ymlaen gyda'i galon yn curo'n gyflym, cloddio'n daer â'i ddwylo yn y graean mân.
En: His heart pounding, he rushed forward, digging fervently with his hands in the fine gravel.

Cy: O dan y prydferthwch y lleuad, gafaelodd Dylan yn y loket.
En: Under the moon's beauty, Dylan grasped the locket.

Cy: Roedd yn dal yn iawn, er gwaethaf ei feddyliau o golled.
En: It was still intact, despite his thoughts of loss.

Cy: Yna daeth y dŵr, don oresgynnol a glaniodd dros ei draed.
En: Then came the water, an overwhelming wave that landed over his feet.

Cy: Ond Dylan wedi llwyddo.
En: But Dylan had succeeded.

Cy: Teimlai gwres rhyfedd cyfarwydd yn codi o'i galon, fel pe bai ei fam-gu yno gyda phob cam tuag yn ôl tua'r cytgord o'r tŷ.
En: He felt a strange familiar warmth rising from his heart, as if his grandmother was there with every step back to the harmony of the house.

Cy: Gyda'r loket yn ei law, derbyniodd Dylan na allai amser nac anwybodaeth wahaniaethu ei deulu.
En: With the locket in his hand, Dylan realized that neither time nor ignorance could separate his family.

Cy: Roedd y llonyddwch yn y tymhestloedd wedi dod a digon tawelwch i adael mynd o'i dristwch.
En: The calm in the storms had brought enough quiet to let go of his sadness.

Cy: Roedd rhyddhau.
En: He was liberated.

Cy: Roedd yr etifeddiaeth wedi gorffen ei daith i'w ddwylo, ac yn awr roedd ei stori'syn dechrau o'r newydd.
En: The heritage had completed its journey to his hands, and now his story was beginning anew.

Cy: Roedd yn gwybod ei fod yn barod i ganfod ei wreiddiau a cherdded ymlaen, i fabwysiadu ei hanes a'i hanwyliaid a oedd yn sicrhau bod y stori'n parhau i fyw yn ei galon.
En: He knew he was ready to find his roots and move forward, to embrace his history and loved ones, ensuring that the story continued to live in his heart.


Vocabulary Words:

• darkness: tywyllwch
• shore: traeth
• tide: llanw
• threatening: bygwth
• whispered: sibrwd
• lapped: taro
• determined: benderfynol
• memories: atgofion
• celebrating: dathlu
• fire: tân
• fallen: disgyn
• ashes: llwch
• locket: loket
• heritage: etifeddiaeth
• amaze: synnu
• enchant: swyno
• illuminated: goleuo
• path: llwybr
• fervently: daer
• gravel: graean
• intact: iawn
• overwhelming: oresgynnol
• harmony: cytgord
• liberated: rhyddhau
• embrace: mabwysiadu
• roots: gwreiddiau
• ensure: sicrhau
• calm: llonyddwch
• storm: tymhestloedd
• quiet: tawelwch

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Winter Revelations: Finding Hope in Eryri's Embrace
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Eleri edrychodd dros y mynyddoedd eira yn nhirwedd ysblennydd Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri.
En: Eleri looked over the snowy mountains in the stunning landscape of Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri.

Cy: Roedd y gaeaf wedi gwisgo'r coed mewn mantell wen, ac roedd arogl y gwellt gwlyb yn lleddfu ei meddwl.
En: The winter had dressed the trees in a white mantle, and the smell of the wet grass eased her mind.

Cy: Eleri oedd yno gyda Gareth, ei ffrind ers plentyndod.
En: Eleri was there with Gareth, her childhood friend.

Cy: "Hei, Eleri," meddai Gareth, gan dorri'r tawelwch.
En: "Hey, Eleri," said Gareth, breaking the silence.

Cy: "Dwi'n falch ein bod ni wedi dod.
En: "I'm glad we came.

Cy: Mae'n lle perffaith i feddwl.
En: It's a perfect place to think."

Cy: "Roedd ei eiriau'n taro Eleri fel ton cynnes.
En: His words struck Eleri like a warm wave.

Cy: Roedd hi wedi dod i'r mynyddoedd i ddod o hyd i ofod yn ei meddwl, i geisio anghofio am yr amseroedd anodd yn ddiweddar.
En: She had come to the mountains to find space in her mind, trying to forget the difficult times recently.

Cy: Roedd torcalon wedi cawod ar ei chalon, ac roedd hi'n gobeithio y byddai'r daith hon yn ei helpu i edrych ymlaen.
En: Heartbreak had showered her heart, and she hoped that this journey would help her look forward.

Cy: Roedd y tir yn glebran dan ddwy blanced frown, ond doedd dim yn poeni Gareth.
En: The ground chattered under two brown blankets, but nothing bothered Gareth.

Cy: Roedd bob carreg yn gyfarwydd iddo.
En: Every stone was familiar to him.

Cy: "Mae eira'n wych, ond mae sliper yma heddiw," dywedodd e.
En: "Snow is great, but it's slippery here today," he said.

Cy: Roedd Gareth hefyd â'i bryderon ei hun.
En: Gareth also had his own concerns.

Cy: Doedd y llwybrau bywyd wedi bod yn glir iddo chwaith.
En: The paths of life hadn't been clear for him either.

Cy: Roedd yn meddwl am ei yrfa, yn ansicr pa ffordd i'w dilyn.
En: He was thinking about his career, uncertain of which way to follow.

Cy: A byddai'r daith hon, roedd yn gobeithio, yn helpu trafod hynny.
En: And this journey, he hoped, would help discuss that.

Cy: Wrth i'r ddau gerdded ymlaen, dechreuodd yr awyr newid ei lliw.
En: As the two walked on, the sky began to change its color.

Cy: Dechreuodd eira orwedd yn drymach ar eu llwybr.
En: Snow started to lay heavier on their path.

Cy: "Rhaid i ni edrych am loches," meddai Gareth yn sydyn, gan ddechrau poeni am y storm oedd yn agosáu.
En: "We must look for shelter," said Gareth suddenly, starting to worry about the approaching storm.

Cy: Cyn bo hir, cawsant glogwyn lle gallent gymryd rhyw seibiant a gafael mewn ychydig o gysgod o'r gwynt a'r eira.
En: Soon, they found a cliff where they could take a break and catch a little shelter from the wind and snow.

Cy: "Eleri," dechreuodd Gareth, "rydw i'n teimlo bod angen i mi siarad am fy nryswch yn byw.
En: "Eleri," began Gareth, "I feel the need to talk about my confusion in life.

Cy: Dwi ddim yn gwybod beth i'w wneud am fy mywyd gwaith.
En: I don't know what to do about my work life."

Cy: ""Mae hynny'n deg," meddai hi'n dawel.
En: "That's fair," she said quietly.

Cy: "Mae angen i ni fynd i'r afael â'n emosiynau.
En: "We need to address our emotions."

Cy: ""Hoffwn i ddweud nad wyf yn gallu cynnig llawer o arweiniad," ychwanegodd Eleri, "oherwydd dwi wedi bod yn teimlo'n colledig ers fy nhorcalon.
En: "I'd like to say that I can't offer much guidance," added Eleri, "because I've been feeling lost since my heartbreak.

Cy: Ond mae'n bwysig gwybod nad wyt ti ar dy ben dy hun.
En: But it's important to know that you're not alone."

Cy: "Wrth iddynt siarad, roedd y cysgod greu llonyddwch nas disgwylid.
En: As they talked, the shelter created an unexpected calm.

Cy: Wrth i'r holl emosiynau hynny ddod i'r brig, dechreuodd Eleri deimlo ychydig mwy o heddwch.
En: As all those emotions came to the fore, Eleri began to feel a bit more at peace.

Cy: Roedd Gareth yn teimlo'n fwy gobeithiol.
En: Gareth felt more hopeful.

Cy: Araf, dechreuodd y storm symud ymlaen, gan adael pridd eira glân ac awyr clir.
En: Slowly, the storm moved on, leaving behind clean snow and a clear sky.

Cy: Pan stopiodd y gwynt a'r fredyn, roedd y mynyddoedd yn ymddangos hyd yn oed yn fwy swynol.
En: When the wind and snow subsided, the mountains appeared even more enchanting.

Cy: "Diolch, Gareth," meddai Eleri.
En: "Thank you, Gareth," said Eleri.

Cy: "Mae dy gyfeillgarwch yn golygu popeth.
En: "Your friendship means everything."

Cy: ""Dwi'n gwerthfawrogi dy eglurder," dywedodd Gareth.
En: "I appreciate your clarity," said Gareth.

Cy: "Bydda i'n trio mynegi fy mhoeniadau yn fwy.
En: "I'll try to express my concerns more.

Cy: Mae'n bwysig.
En: It's important."

Cy: "Cyd-ymgodymyn â'r gaeaf, roedd cysylltiadau newydd rhwng Eleri a Gareth a gafwyd yn eigoled na ellid byth eu hegluro â geiriau.
En: Together with the winter, new bonds between Eleri and Gareth were forged, never to be fully expressed in words.

Cy: Roedd y daith hon, yn y pen draw, yn griw bach o gobaith, nid yn unig yn eu rhai bersonol ond hefyd yn gyfeillgar.
En: This journey, ultimately, was a small beacon of hope, not just in their personal lives but also in friendship.

Cy: Roedd y Nadolig yn nesáu, ac roedd y syniad o lawenhau gyda'n gilydd yn godi calon pawb.
En: Christmas was approaching, and the idea of celebrating together lifted everyone's spirits.


Vocabulary Words:

• landscape: tirwedd
• mantle: mantell
• silence: tawelwch
• heartbreak: torcalon
• concerns: pryderon
• career: gyrfa
• shelter: loches
• storm: storm
• cliff: clogwyn
• guidance: arweiniad
• peace: heddwch
• enchanted: swynol
• friendship: cyfeillgarwch
• clarity: eglurder
• beacon: criwr
• celebrating: lawenhau
• approaching: yn agosáu
• address: fynd i'r afael
• confusion: dryswch
• lost: colledig
• emotions: emosiynau
• unexpected: nas disgwylid
• subside: stopiodd
• bonds: cysylltiadau
• lifted: codi
• spirits: calon
• slaggy: sliper
• troublesome: poeni
• perspective: lle perffaith
• tranquil: llonyddwch

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Snowy Sheep Parade: Rhiannon & Dafydd's Winter Adventure
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar fore glöywi ac oer yn ystod gaeaf yng Ngorllewin Cymru, roedd y tirwedd yn dawel ac wedi ei orchuddio â blanced o eira.
En: On a bright and cold morning during winter in West Cymru, the landscape was quiet and covered with a blanket of snow.

Cy: Ymhell wrth y dibyn, roedd fferm defaid dafarnogol rhwng bryniau ôyr, lle roedd y ffensys gwyn a merwinau coch yn sefyll allan yn erbyn y llecyn prydferth.
En: Far from the cliff, there was a quaint sheep farm nestled between rolling hills, where the white fences and red barns stood out against the picturesque setting.

Cy: Ddisgynnodd y gornest werdd ac roedd y defaid yn ymgasglu o gwmpas, fel pe'n ceisio cael ei gynnal rhag y gwynt cnaf.
En: The green cover descended, and the sheep gathered around, as if trying to be sheltered from the biting wind.

Cy: Yn ganol yr olygfa honno, roedd Rhiannon a Dafydd yn brysur wrth waith ar y fferm.
En: Amidst this scene, Rhiannon and Dafydd were busy at work on the farm.

Cy: Roeddynt yn paratoi ar gyfer yr orymdaith defaid Nadoligaidd blynyddol, a'i gwobr am y defaid orau wedi'u gwisgo.
En: They were preparing for the annual Christmas sheep parade, with its prize for the best-dressed sheep.

Cy: Roeddent wedi gwneud hyn yn draddodiad bob blwyddyn, ond blwyddyn yma, roedd Rhiannon wedi cynllunio rhywbeth arbennig iawn.
En: They had made this a tradition every year, but this year, Rhiannon had planned something very special.

Cy: "Bydd ein defaid yn sefyll allan eleni," meddai Rhiannon gyda gleiniau yn ei llygaid, wrth chwilio cwpwrdd am ddeunyddiau addurno.
En: "Our sheep will stand out this year," said Rhiannon, with beads in her eyes, while searching the cupboard for decorating materials.

Cy: "Gyda hetiau Santas a slingselion melys.
En: "With Santa hats and sweet slingshots."

Cy: "Dafydd, wedi ei natur ymarferol, rhoddodd sychod ifanc i lawr cyn codi'i ben, ychydig yn betrusgar.
En: Dafydd, with his practical nature, put down a young sapling before raising his head, a little hesitant.

Cy: "Chi a'ch syniadau chi," meddai gyda phostyn, "ond beth os nad ydynt yn cydweithio?
En: "You and your ideas," he said with a grin, "but what if they don't cooperate?"

Cy: "Wrth i Rhiannon lapio goleuadau bach o amgylch corn un o'r defaid, gwelodd Dafydd sylfarni llydan.
En: As Rhiannon wrapped small lights around the horn of one of the sheep, Dafydd noticed a wide grin.

Cy: Roedd defaid wedi dechrau siglo ei phen gyda'r addurniau a sydyn dihangodd.
En: The sheep had started to shake its head with the decorations and suddenly escaped.

Cy: Roeddent yn gwybod 'roedden nhw'n eisiau grŵp anodd.
En: They realized they were facing a challenging group.

Cy: "Amser i ddefnyddio fy nhacteg arbennig," sibrydodd Rhiannon, gan dynnu fina mawreddog o boced.
En: "Time to use my special tactic," whispered Rhiannon, pulling a grand snack from her pocket.

Cy: Roedd y defaid yn amlwg yn hoff iawn o'r snack arbennig hwnnw a dechreuodd sefyll yn llonydd.
En: The sheep were clearly very fond of that special snack and began to stand still.

Cy: Tra'n porthi'r defaid, cychwynnodd Rhiannon y broses ddadorchuddio.
En: While feeding the sheep, Rhiannon began the unveiling process.

Cy: Er, cyn i'r orymdaith gychwyn ac er gwaethaf eu cyd-weithio gofalus, rhuthrodd un o'r defaid i ffwrdd, ac achosi anhrefn llwyr yn y cae.
En: Even so, before the parade started, and despite their careful collaboration, one of the sheep rushed away, causing complete chaos in the field.

Cy: Roedd Dafydd yn sigledig, ond Rhiannon wnaeth syrthio i gy fansoddwr, a dechreuodd gant, llais yn lleddfu'r anifail.
En: Dafydd was startled, but Rhiannon fell back to being a calming force, and began to sing, her voice soothing the animal.

Cy: Roedd y defaid yn dechrau cael ei ddylanwadu gan tinklo adwaenol ei lais.
En: The sheep started to be influenced by the familiar tinkling of her voice.

Cy: "Daw, Daw," meddai.
En: "Come on, come on," she said.

Cy: "Mae popeth yn iawn.
En: "Everything is okay."

Cy: " Yn y pen draw, daeth Dafydd â'r dihangor yn ôl, ac roedd teimlad o ennill yn ei lygaid.
En: Eventually, Dafydd brought back the runaway, and there was a sense of achievement in his eyes.

Cy: Cydweithredwyd a'r holl uned o bobl ac anifeiliaid felly i mewn i'r orymdaith, yn hamddenol ac yn falch dangos.
En: People and animals cooperated, thus entering the parade leisurely and proudly displaying.

Cy: Ar y diwedd, dysgodd Rhiannon fod gweithio fel tîm yn werthfawr iawn, tra datblygodd Dafydd werthfawrogiad newydd o greadigrwydd a phenderfyniad ei bartner.
En: In the end, Rhiannon learned that teamwork is very valuable, while Dafydd developed a new appreciation for his partner's creativity and determination.

Cy: Gyda phob tak, roeddent wedi cael hwyl wrth baratoi ar gyfer y Nadolig, ac roedd eu cyfeillgarwch a'u cariad at y traddodiad wedi profi i fod yn gryfach nag erioed.
En: With every step, they had fun preparing for Christmas, and their friendship and love for the tradition proved to be stronger than ever.

Cy: Roedd yna gysur mawr yn y ffaith bod y Nadolig yn cynnig y cyfle i ail-ddechrau a chofio pa mor bwysig yw cydweithio mewn diwrnod i ddydd.
En: There was great comfort in the fact that Christmas offered the opportunity to restart and remember how important collaboration is in day-to-day life.


Vocabulary Words:

• bright: glöywi
• blanket: blanced
• quaint: dafarnogol
• cliff: dibyn
• barns: merwinau
• picturesque: prydferth
• sheltered: cynnal
• biting wind: gwynt cnaf
• annual: blynyddol
• parade: orymdaith
• cupboard: cwpwrdd
• decorating: addurno
• beads: gleiniau
• practical: ymarferol
• sapling: sychod ifanc
• hesitant: petrusgar
• grin: postyn
• escaped: dihangodd
• challenging: anodd
• tactic: tacteg
• grand: mawreddog
• unveiling: ddadorchuddio
• chaos: anhrefn
• calming: fansoddwr
• soothing: lleddfu
• tinkling: tinklo
• influenced: wedi cafi fi ddylanwadu
• achievement: ennill
• cooperation: cydweithio
• valuable: werthfawrogol

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Finding Christmas Magic: Gifts That Tell a Story
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Wrth gerdded heibio stondinau euraidd, roedd y Gethin yn gallu clywed sŵn hyfryd o ganeuon Nadoligaidd.
En: As Gethin walked past the golden stands, he could hear the lovely sound of Christmas carols.

Cy: Roedd Marchnad Nadolig Caerdydd yn llawn cyffro.
En: The Cardiff Christmas Market was full of excitement.

Cy: Roedd goleuadau twinkle ar bob peth.
En: Twinkling lights adorned everything.

Cy: Arogli gwin poeth yn llenwi'r aer.
En: The smell of mulled wine filled the air.

Cy: Roedd y dorf yn brysur, ond roedd Gethin yn teimlo pwysau mawr i ddod o hyd i’r anrhegion perffaith i’w deulu.
En: The crowd was busy, but Gethin felt a great pressure to find the perfect gifts for his family.

Cy: Roedd e'n sefyll o flaen stondin teganau pan welodd y Carys yn gwenu'n eiddgar wrth agosáu.
En: He was standing in front of a toy stand when he saw Carys smiling eagerly as she approached.

Cy: Roedd hi’n dal llaw’i fab bach, Eira, oedd yn sgrechian o lawenydd.
En: She was holding the hand of her little boy, Eira, who was shrieking with joy.

Cy: "Hei Gethin!
En: "Hey Gethin!"

Cy: " gwaeddodd Carys yn hapus.
En: called Carys happily.

Cy: "Ydych chi'n barod ar gyfer y Nadolig?
En: "Are you ready for Christmas?"

Cy: "Gethin gwenu'n nerfus ac edrychai o amgylch y farchnad prysur.
En: Gethin smiled nervously and looked around the bustling market.

Cy: "Wel, rydw i'n ceisio dod o hyd i anrhegion i bawb, ond mae'n anodd," atebodd.
En: "Well, I'm trying to find gifts for everyone, but it's hard," he replied.

Cy: Carys chwarddodd.
En: Carys laughed.

Cy: "Ydyw!
En: "It is!

Cy: Mae llawer o opsiynau yma.
En: There are so many options here.

Cy: Ond, meddyliwch am bethau sy'n ennyn atgofion hapus.
En: But think about things that bring back happy memories."

Cy: " Yr awgrym hwnnw oedd y cynnwrf cyntaf yn babell dywyll meddwl Gethin.
En: That suggestion was the first spark in the dark tent of Gethin's mind.

Cy: Gan fod y dorf yn symud ymlaen, penderfynodd Gethin i gymryd saib.
En: As the crowd moved on, Gethin decided to take a break.

Cy: Eisteddodd ar fainc gerllaw ac yn ymlacio ag edrych ar yr olygfa dipyn yn well.
En: He sat on a nearby bench and relaxed, taking a better look at the scene.

Cy: Wrth wrando ar alawon Nadoligaidd tawel, teimlai’r cariad a fyddai'n llenwi ei galon bob Nadolig pan fyddai gyda’i deulu.
En: While listening to the quiet Christmas tunes, he felt the love that would fill his heart every Christmas when he was with his family.

Cy: Roedd yn gwybod ei fod am ddod yn agosach atyn nhw.
En: He knew he wanted to become closer to them.

Cy: Yn araf, dechreuodd y syniadau ddod yn gliriach.
En: Slowly, the ideas began to become clearer.

Cy: Pan cododd yn o'r faingc, gwelodd stondin sydd yn gwerthu addurniadau llaw a wnaeth ei amserlennu rhagor o amheuon.
En: When he got up from the bench, he saw a stand selling handmade decorations, which added further complexity to his doubts.

Cy: Roedd pob addurniad yn wahanol ac yn unigryw.
En: Each decoration was different and unique.

Cy: Wrth broses a phenderfynnu, deallodd Gethin y gallai rhoddion syml roi llawenydd mawr.
En: Through the process of choosing and deciding, Gethin realized that simple gifts could bring great joy.

Cy: Beth oedd bwysicach na theimladau cynnes gydag atgofion euraidd?
En: What was more important than warm feelings with golden memories?

Cy: Dewisodd addurniadau a oedd yn symboleiddio atgofion a phrofiadau a rannodd gyda phob aelod ohonynt.
En: He chose decorations that symbolized memories and experiences he shared with each member of his family.

Cy: Roedd pob addurniad yn dweud stori.
En: Each decoration told a story.

Cy: Un i’w fam oedd goleudy bach a'i atgoffodd am dripiau teulu i'r arfordir.
En: One for his mother was a small lighthouse reminding him of family trips to the coast.

Cy: Addurn ar ffurf piano ar gyfer ei dad, sy'n chwarae'r prif ran yn nathliadau Nadolig eu teulu.
En: A piano-shaped decoration for his father, who plays a key role in their family's Christmas celebrations.

Cy: A rhodd arbennig ar gyfer ei chwaer - cwpanaid llaeth poeth, ers iddynt rannu llawer o nosweithiau yng nghysgodyllau'r gegin yn y gaeaf hir.
En: And a special gift for his sister - a cup of hot milk, since they had shared many evenings under the kitchen's shade in the long winter.

Cy: Gyda phob dewis, teimlai’r heddwch yn lledu drwy ei ffroenau ac ar draws ei wyneb.
En: With each choice, Gethin felt peace spreading through his mind and across his face.

Cy: Wrth lapio’r anrhegion yn ofalus, teimlai’n fwy parod nag erioed i’w rhannu gyda’i deulu.
En: As he carefully wrapped the gifts, he felt more ready than ever to share them with his family.

Cy: Ystyriodd fod cariad a meddylgarwch yn ddigon, ac nid oes angen unrhyw beth arall i ffurfio cysylltiadau cryfach.
En: He considered that love and thoughtfulness were enough, and nothing else was needed to create stronger connections.

Cy: Roedd Gethin wedi dod i ddeall, nid yw gwerth rhodd yn dod o’i bris, ond o’i ystyr.
En: Gethin had come to understand that the value of a gift doesn't come from its price, but from its meaning.

Cy: Wrth i’r eira ddechrau disgyn yn dawel o gwmpas goleuadau sgleiniog y farchnad, cerddodd Gethin i ffwrdd drwy ymdrochi o’us yr olygfa ddinesig a chlywed ei griw o gerddorion Nadoligaidd yn sefydlu ar gyfer caneuon hynafol, ag eira’n dod ysgol heibio yn ei llwybr newydd.
En: As the snow began to fall quietly around the market's sparkling lights, Gethin walked away, bathing in the urban scene and hearing his group of Christmas carolers setting up for ancient songs, with snow drifting gently along his new path.

Cy: roedd y donau'n bwa sydd arian o fewn ynni.
En: The melodies formed a silver bow within the energy.

Cy: Gyrhaeddodd tymhorau newydd lle mae’r gwerth o fewn bob peth – mewn cariad a chysylltiad.
En: He reached new seasons where the value lies within everything—in love and connection.


Vocabulary Words:

• adorned: twinkle
• mulled: poeth
• pressure: pwysau
• eagerly: eiddgar
• shrieking: sgrechian
• nervously: nerfus
• bustling: prysur
• spark: cynnwrf
• tent: babell
• tunes: alawon
• relaxed: ymlacio
• bench: manc
• handmade: llaw
• unique: unigryw
• simplicity: syml
• reminding: atgoffodd
• celebrations: dathliadau
• shade: cysgod
• peace: heddwch
• thoughtfulness: meddylgarwch
• connections: cysylltiadau
• value: gwerth
• sparkling: sgleiniog
• carolers: cerddorion
• ancient: hynafol
• melodies: donau
• urban: ddinesig
• silver: arian
• energy: ynni
• seasons: tymhorau

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unlocking Secrets: The Hidden Legacy Beneath the Ancient Oak
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fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2024-11-29-23-34-02-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Yng ngolau olaf yr hydref, roedd Gareth yn syllu ar y dail melyn ac oren yn cwympo o'r Dderwen Hynafol.
En: In the last light of autumn, Gareth was gazing at the yellow and orange leaves falling from the Ancient Oak.

Cy: Roedd yn wybodus bod rhywbeth yn cuddio o dan wraidd y goeden yma yn y gwlad Gymraeg.
En: He knew that something was hiding beneath the roots of this tree in Welsh country.

Cy: Ond beth? Dwyn a gofynnwyd yn fawr ganddo.
En: But what? It was a question that plagued him.

Cy: Ddechreuodd y cyfan pan ddarganfu'r map cryptig, cuddiedig mewn bocs gwellt yn nhŷ ei daid.
En: It all began when he discovered the cryptic map, hidden in a straw box in his grandfather's house.

Cy: Gareth oedd y cyntaf i ddeall ei arwyddocâd.
En: Gareth was the first to understand its significance.

Cy: Yn ddisglair a hynod benderfynol, roedd wedi ei ysbrydoli i ddilyn llwybr ei hynafiaid.
En: Bright and extremely determined, he was inspired to follow the path of his ancestors.

Cy: Roedd Carys, ei gefnder cyflym a chwareus, wrth ragor fyth, ei gyffroi am yr antur.
En: Carys, his quick and playful cousin, was even more excited about the adventure.

Cy: Ond roedd Llewelyn, y cymydog hynafyddol, yn fwy amheus.
En: But Llewelyn, the old neighbor, was more skeptical.

Cy: “Peidiwch â diosg ysbrydion y coeden,” rhybuddiodd ef.
En: “Don’t disturb the spirits of the tree,” he warned.

Cy: Ond roedd Gareth yn barod i anwybyddu trac Llewelyn.
En: Yet Gareth was ready to ignore Llewelyn’s caution.

Cy: Roedd yn teimlo'n gryf am y teulu a'r hetifeddiaeth.
En: He felt strongly about family and heritage.

Cy: Yn ystod Noson Guy Fawkes, roedd y ffurfafen yn fflachio â thanybontiau, y sain arallfydol yn llenwi'r aer oer.
En: On Guy Fawkes Night, the sky was flashing with fireworks, the otherworldly sound filling the cold air.

Cy: Roedd Gareth a Carys yn saffwl o flaen yr hen dderwen.
En: Gareth and Carys stood before the old oak.

Cy: Dilynasant y cliwiau ar y map i rywle o dan ran o'r gwreiddiau sydd wedi datguddio gwirydd du.
En: They followed the clues on the map to somewhere beneath a part of the roots that had exposed a black cavity.

Cy: Yna, daethon nhw o hyd i doriad glynu yn ôl yn dywyll.
En: Then, they found a dark recess sticking back.

Cy: Yn llawn cyfog a chyffro, symudon nhw i mewn, llaw yn llaw.
En: Filled with apprehension and excitement, they moved in, hand in hand.

Cy: Roedd riddle arall o'u blaenau, tra nad oedd Llewelyn yn bell, gan draddodi ei straeon cyn-goffaol am y dderwen.
En: There was another riddle before them, while Llewelyn was not far off, recounting his ancient stories about the oak.

Cy: Eto, Gareth a Carys oedd yn gadarn.
En: Yet, Gareth and Carys were resolute.

Cy: Datryson nhw'r riddle yn ofalus gan ddadorchuddio eitem hunus.
En: They solved the riddle carefully, unveiling a unique item.

Cy: Roedd hi'n fwy na'r aur a disgwylid: cresta teulu a ddangosodd hunaniaeth hen hen rieni.
En: It was more than the expected gold: a family crest that revealed the identity of ancient ancestors.

Cy: Roedd hwn yn freintiaeth ddwys.
En: This was a profound privilege.

Cy: Wedi'r daith, sylweddolodd Gareth mai'r gwir drysor oedd etifeddu hanes a'i drysori am byth.
En: After the journey, Gareth realized that the true treasure was inheriting history and cherishing it forever.

Cy: Roedd ei le, yn wyneb dewrder ei hynafiaid, wedi ei ysbrydoli i ddysgu pwy oedd yn ei hun yn wir hyder.
En: His place, in the face of his ancestors' bravery, inspired him to learn who he truly was with genuine confidence.

Cy: Roedd yn moredd hawlio'r hanes na ddaeth enfys gwobrwyo deunydd.
En: He found pride in claiming the history that didn't come with material reward.

Cy: Diweddodd ychwaith y tale fyfyrwyr Gareth.
En: Nor did Gareth’s tale conclude there.

Cy: Eisteddodd gyda’r teulu ar hyd tam bol holedd miwl David, cymerodd camllith, ei sŵno niwlen, a, caid.
En: He sat with his family along the length of David's mule path, took a misstep, murmured silently, and caressed.

Cy: Roedd yn ysbrydoliaeth i'r dyfodol, ac wrth wylio'r tân gwyllt yn cyfod, roedd Gareth a Carys yn gwybod eu bod yn hanu rhan o stori llawer mwy, mynyddoedd wedi'u gwisgo mewn serch, nawr yr un hyd â chylch daear.
En: It was an inspiration for the future, and as they watched the fireworks rise, Gareth and Carys knew they were part of a much larger story, mountains clad in love, now aligned with the earth's circle.

Cy: Roedd disodli yr addo ag amp, gan gwmpeisio hyd gyda⸺ mwy di-teler anhechion⸺, wirffur jeudi meledigiadau, daradau o ddiweddari o wionyf, adrodd mewn cariad.
En: They replaced the promise and completion with—a more unconditioned masterpiece—truly forming golden thoughts, gifts of the present, expressed in love.

Cy: Roedd yr un, darllenol a tharged, o ffyrdd y ceiswyr, iddi gyfarth weddi drodd molia, o un traws sieithfr ofnadwy o ddyfodiad, o ams, ni, &c., amws, amws rwgnia i lawr, sef a'i garchar yn dychwelyd i ffrith na research.
En: The same discerning and targeted ways of the seekers, she barked prayers turned praise, of a terrible emergence, of time, us, &c., groaning downwards, with his prison returning to boot nor research.


Vocabulary Words:

• gazing: sylwi
• beneath: o dan
• plagued: yn poeni
• cryptic: cryptig
• significance: arwyddocâd
• determined: penderfynol
• skeptical: amheus
• spirits: ysbrydion
• cavity: gwirydd
• recess: toriad
• apprehension: cyfog
• resolute: yn gadarn
• unveiling: dadorchuddio
• crest: cresta
• profound: dwys
• inheriting: etifeddu
• privilege: breintiaeth
• ancestors: hynafiaid
• heritage: hetifeddiaeth
• murmured: ei sŵno
• inspiration: ysbrydoliaeth
• aligned: yr un hyd
• masterpiece: anhechion
• discern: darllenol
• emergence: dyfodiad
• groaning: rwgnia
• prison: carchar
• cautious: rhybuddiodd
• quick: cyflym
• playful: chwareus

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The Melody of Mystery: Unveiling Secrets at Llanbister
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ymhen ychydig filltiroedd mewn plwyf tawel yng nghwm Llanbister, saif sefydliad arbennig, Cartref Plant Llanbister.
En: A few miles away in a quiet parish in the Llanbister valley, stands a special institution, Llanbister Children's Home.

Cy: Mae'r cartref wedi cuddio ymhlith coed a'r muriau cerrig trwchus, ac mae dail yr hydref yn dawnsio ar hyd ei dir canoloesol.
En: The home is hidden among trees and thick stone walls, with autumn leaves dancing across its medieval grounds.

Cy: Er ei goledni, ceir dirgelwch sy'n llenwi'r cartref yn ystod y nos: can dychrynllyd, lullaby dirgel, sy'n llenwi'r coridorau bob nos.
En: Despite its warmth, there is a mystery that fills the home at night: a haunting song, a mysterious lullaby, that echoes through the corridors each night.

Cy: Gethin yw un ar bymtheg, ac wedi byw yn y cartref ers ei oriau cyntaf.
En: Gethin is seventeen and has lived in the home from his earliest hours.

Cy: Mae'n fachgen hyeddedig a chwilfrydig, gyda thrywyddau cochion.
En: He is a talented and curious boy, with red trails.

Cy: Mae'n pendroni'n aml am darddiad y lullaby, am fod llenwi'r orffanfa gyda theimladau cymysg.
En: He often wonders about the origin of the lullaby, as it fills the orphanage with mixed feelings.

Cy: Mae'r plant eraill yn ofni, ac mae seiniau'r gerddoriaeth yn symud o le i le, fel pe bai'r gwynt ei hun yn eu cludo.
En: The other children are afraid, as the sounds of the music move from place to place, as if the wind itself carries them.

Cy: Mair, y gofalwr newydd, sydd â chalon garedig ac empathi oherwydd ei gorffennol fel plentyn amddifad, yw'r unig un sy'n gwrando ar bryder Gethin.
En: Mair, the new caregiver, who has a kind heart and empathy due to her past as an orphan, is the only one who listens to Gethin's concerns.

Cy: Mae eisiau sicrhau bod y plant yn teimlo'n ddiogel ac yn gartrefol, ond nid yw'r rheolwyr yn talu fawr o sylw i'w rhybuddion.
En: She wants to ensure the children feel safe and at home, but the managers pay little attention to her warnings.

Cy: Does ond un dewis i Gethin - ymchwilio cudd trwy'r nos gyda Mair wrth ei ochr.
En: Gethin has only one choice - to investigate secretly through the night with Mair by his side.

Cy: Wrth i'r noson fynd ymlaen, mae lleisiau y lullaby yn cryfhau, gan symud trwy'r adeilad, gan adael byddin o goringau gofidiedig.
En: As the night progresses, the voices of the lullaby grow stronger, moving through the building, leaving a trail of anxious whispers.

Cy: Mae Gethin a Mair yn tipio trwy'r llwybrau tywyll, tan iddynt glywed sŵn bach yn dod o’r to uchaf.
En: Gethin and Mair tiptoe through the dark paths until they hear a faint sound coming from the top floor.

Cy: Mae'r ddau yn breichled i'r hen ddrws, sy'n gwegian wrth ei agor.
En: The two of them brace the old door, which creaks as it opens.

Cy: Yno, maent yn dod o hyd i ystafell gudd, cwbl anghafan.
En: There, they discover a hidden room, completely unknown.

Cy: Yn y cornel, mae bocs cerddoriaeth clasurol, gyda thelynau bach sy'n symud gydag awel o ffenestr wedi cracio.
En: In the corner, there is a classical music box, with little harps that move with the breeze from a cracked window.

Cy: Panwyliodd Mair a Gethin at ei gilydd, yn deall mai dyma tarddiad y can nad oedd yn cymell i e.
En: Mair and Gethin exchange glances, understanding that this is the source of the song that was compelling them.

Cy: Mae'r bocs cerddoriaeth wedi ei adael gan sefydlydd gwreiddiol yr orffanfa, gyda'r nod o gysuro'r plant yn ei hamser.
En: The music box was left by the original founder of the orphanage, intended to comfort the children in its time.

Cy: Ystyriodd Gethin a Mair ei bwrpas newydd, gyda'r gobaith o drawsnewid yr ofn yn fynedfa o hiraeth a chysur.
En: Gethin and Mair considered its new purpose, with the hope of transforming the fear into an entryway of longing and comfort.

Cy: Ers hyn allan, bydd y bocs yn aros allan, yn canu i bawb i'w glywed ac i deimlo ei gwres.
En: From now on, the box would stay out, playing for everyone to hear and to feel its warmth.

Cy: Wrth iddynt fynd i lawr, teimladodd Gethin ymffrost yn ei stumog; goresgynodd lais tywyll - ei feddwl wedi'i gydio.
En: As they went downstairs, Gethin felt pride swell in his stomach; he had conquered a dark voice - his mind was gripped.

Cy: Roedd Mair, gyda'r lleddfodd ei galon llyfn, yn teimlo cymeradwyaeth newydd: lle anadlu mewn lle roedd angen ei bresenoldeb.
En: Mair, with her softly bold heart, felt a new affirmation: a breath of fresh air in a place that needed her presence.

Cy: Gan gerdded drwy ddail yr hydref, roeddent yn gwybod yn ddistaw fod yr orffanfa wedi eu gwneud yn deulu newydd.
En: Walking through the autumn leaves, they quietly knew that the orphanage had made them into a new family.


Vocabulary Words:

• parish: plwyf
• orphanage: orffanfa
• lullaby: lullaby
• curious: chwilfrydig
• trails: trywyddau
• haunting: dychrynllyd
• corridors: coridorau
• caretaker: gofalwr
• empathy: empathi
• brace: breichled
• creaks: gwegian
• comfort: cysur
• medieval: canoloesol
• mystery: dirgelwch
• affirmation: cymeradwyaeth
• anxious: gofidiedig
• glances: panwyliodd
• founder: sefydlydd
• purpose: bwrpas
• pride: ymffrost
• presence: presenoldeb
• swells: godre
• hidden: cudd
• secretly: cudd
• cracked: wedi cracio
• whispers: coringau
• breeze: awel
• longing: hiraeth
• talented: hyeddedig
• gently: lleddfodd