Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Eira's Awakening: Embracing Welsh Roots Amid Autumn's Embrace
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar y brynhawn o Hydref, roedd Castell Caerdydd yn llawn o liwiau’r hydref.
En: On an autumn afternoon, Castell Caerdydd was full of autumn colors.

Cy: Roedd coed a llawr y castell wedi'u gorchuddio â dail melyn a choch.
En: The trees and the castle floor were covered with yellow and red leaves.

Cy: Roedd y gwynt yn oer, gan glymu cydd o'i freichiau am bawb oedd yn dod i mewn gyda’u cotiau a’u sgarffiau am eu gwddf.
En: The wind was cold, wrapping a tight embrace around everyone entering with their coats and scarves around their necks.

Cy: Yr ystafell eang a thywyll, wedi'i haddurno â chandeliers a thrapiau o'r gorffennol, oedd lleoliad y ddarlith arbennig hon am chwedloniaeth gwerin Gymreig.
En: The wide and dark room, decorated with chandeliers and relics from the past, was the setting for this special lecture on Welsh folklore.

Cy: Eisteddodd Eira ar ddiwedd rhes flaen, ei llygaid yn llawn disgleirdeb diddorol.
En: Eira sat at the end of the front row, her eyes alight with keen interest.

Cy: Yn aml roedd hi’n ceisio cysylltu â'i gwreiddiau Cymreig, er bod hi'n ei chael yn anodd oherwydd y rhwystrau ieithyddol.
En: She often tried to connect with her Welsh roots, even though she found it difficult due to language barriers.

Cy: Gofynnodd ei hun am draddodiadau a hanes ei henaid, eisiau deall mwy am ei diwylliant ei hun.
En: She asked herself about the traditions and history of her ancestry, wanting to understand more about her own culture.

Cy: Gerllaw, roedd Gareth a Siân yn siarad yn ddwfn mewn Cymraeg ffluent, gan glywed at y darlithydd.
En: Nearby, Gareth and Siân were speaking fluently in Welsh, attentively listening to the lecturer.

Cy: Roedd Eira ychydig yn synhwyrol, ond penderfynodd beidio gadael i hynny rwystro hi heddiw.
En: Eira felt a bit self-conscious, but decided not to let that stop her today.

Cy: Dyma ei siawns i ddysgu, i ymund â’i chymdogion.
En: This was her chance to learn, to engage with her peers.

Cy: Dechreuodd y ddarlith, yn dwyn bywyd i straeon hudolus y mamau a’r tadau.
En: The lecture began, breathing life into the enchanting stories of mothers and fathers.

Cy: Chwedlau'r cathod duon, y dŵr isel, a’r hen ffairyd oedd yn edrych dros dir y deyrnas.
En: Tales of the black cats, the low waters, and the old fairies who watched over the kingdom's land.

Cy: Wrth i’r sgwrs barhau, teimlodd Eira ei hyder yn tyfu, er gwaethaf y ffaith nad oedd hi'n deall pob gair.
En: As the discussion continued, Eira felt her confidence growing, despite not understanding every word.

Cy: Traethodd y darlithydd i ergydion mewn stori tanllyd cyn gofyn am gwestiynau gan y cynulliad.
En: The lecturer transitioned to impactful moments in a fiery story before opening the floor for questions from the audience.

Cy: Roedd Eira yn dechrau deall straeon, dod yn rhan ohonom.
En: Eira started to comprehend the stories, becoming part of them.

Cy: Yn ôl Rhywbeth, cododd ei llaw, calonnau yn disodli â phryder, ond bwriadu ei ddeiniad.
En: Encouraged by something within, she raised her hand, her heart fluttering with nerves, yet determined to make her mark.

Cy: Wrth i Eira ofyn: "Pam mae'r ffairyd yn bwysig?
En: As Eira asked, "Why are the fairies important?"

Cy: " mewn Cymraeg, teimlai pawb ei dw r sgleinio.
En: in Welsh, everyone felt her words shine.

Cy: Pwysleisiodd ei llais fel ailgread, a threiddiolodd â hi galon a’i meddwl.
En: Her voice was emphasized like a rebirth, resonating with her heart and mind.

Cy: Y darlithydd, yn edrych hiynau llai, atebodd mewn llais oedd yn gynnes ac yn annog.
En: The lecturer, appearing somewhat surprised, responded with warmth and encouragement in their voice.

Cy: Roedd yn gwerthfawrogi ei hymdrech, yn cyfrannu â gwenu.
En: They appreciated her effort, contributing with a smile.

Cy: Roedd y cynulliad hefyd yn gwenud ac yn canmol.
En: The audience also smiled and praised her.

Cy: Wedi hynny, teimlai Eira fwy cadarnhaol, yn union fel petai bywyd newydd wedi’i drwytho iddi.
En: Afterward, Eira felt more positive, as if new life had been infused into her.

Cy: Roedd cysylltwch newydd â'i gwreiddiau.
En: She had a newfound connection to her roots.

Cy: Roedd ei ymdrech yn ddewis cryfaf.
En: Her effort was her greatest choice.

Cy: Dododd ei chud yn hyderus, yn barod i ddysgu mwy a gofyn mwy.
En: She held her head high, ready to learn more and ask more.

Cy: Gadawodd Castell Caerdydd yn teimlo fel aderyn rhydd.
En: She left Castell Caerdydd feeling like a free bird.

Cy: Roedd hydref yn llawn o gyfleoedd newydd.
En: Autumn was filled with new opportunities.

Cy: Roedd, yr adeg hon, yn gweld gwir ddechrau ar ei henaid Cymreig.
En: At this moment, she saw a true beginning to her Welsh soul.

Cy: Roedd y meirwon, y dail a’r straeon yn plethu mewn un undod.
En: The deceased, the leaves, and the stories intertwined in one unity.

Cy: Y cysyniad o'i gwreiddiau oedd wedi blodeuo dail newydd iddi - a phawb oedd yn disodli'r castell.
En: The concept of her roots had bloomed new leaves for her—and everyone who inhabited the castle.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: Hydref
• chandelier: chandeliers
• relics: trapiau
• folklore: chwedloniaeth
• keen: disgleirdeb
• barriers: rhwystrau
• ancestry: henaid
• fluent: ffluent
• elf-conscious: synhwyrol
• engage: ymund
• enchanting: hudolus
• fairies: ffairyd
• transitioned: traethodd
• impactful: ergydion
• audience: cynulliad
• comprehend: deall
• fluttering: disodli
• emphasized: pwysleisiodd
• resonating: treiddiolodd
• encouragement: annog
• praised: canmol
• positive: cadarnhaol
• infused: trwytho
• choice: dewis
• embrace: cydd
• opportunities: cyfleoedd
• intertwined: plethu
• unity: undod
• concept: cysyniad
• bloomed: blodeuo

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Eira's Journey: Rediscovering Hope Amidst Ruins
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Mewn byd lle mae popeth bron yn adfeiliedig, roedd Eira yn cerdded trwy'r hen ysgol.
En: In a world where almost everything is in ruins, Eira walked through the old school.

Cy: Golli yn ofid y byd oedd hi, ond yn llawn chwilfrydedd hefyd.
En: She was lost in the grief of the world but full of curiosity as well.

Cy: Roedd yr hydref wedi dod â lliwgarwch i'r llawr, gyda'r dail yn crensian tandroed.
En: Autumn had brought color to the ground, with the leaves crunching underfoot.

Cy: Mae’r gwynt yn chwythu trwy'r ffenestri drylliedig, yn cynnig trac sain emosiynol i’w thaith.
En: The wind blew through the shattered windows, offering an emotional soundtrack to her journey.

Cy: Eira, merch ddewr a chwilfrydig o bedair ar ddeg oed, oedd yn chwilio am olion byd arall.
En: Eira, a brave and curious fourteen-year-old girl, was searching for traces of another world.

Cy: Roedd ganddi frên sy'n dyheu am ddeall yr hyn a fu.
En: She had a mind that longed to understand what once was.

Cy: Wrth gerdded trwy'r adfeilion, canfu Eira ystafell gudd, ei lle tân cymysg o olau ac o fewn iddo dirgelwch.
En: As she walked through the ruins, Eira discovered a hidden room, its fireplace mixed with light and within it, a mystery.

Cy: "Edrychwch ar hyn!
En: "Look at this!"

Cy: " ebe Eira, yn siarad â'i hun.
En: said Eira, speaking to herself.

Cy: Fe wnaeth llwch esgyn gyda phob cam, gan roi golwg ddychrynllyd i'r hen adeilad.
En: Dust rose with each step, giving the old building a ghostly appearance.

Cy: Ond ni fyddai hynny'n atal Eira.
En: But that wouldn't stop Eira.

Cy: Roedd ei chalon yn curiadau cyflym, yn rhyngddynt am fraw, yn llawn awydd gwybodaeth.
En: Her heart was pounding, partly from fear, filled with a desire for knowledge.

Cy: Roedd y strwythur yn anniogel.
En: The structure was unsafe.

Cy: Ddim i faint bach o ofn, ond Eira parhau yn gyson ar ei thaith.
En: Not without a little fear, but Eira continued steadily on her journey.

Cy: Trodd coesau byr a balchder heb fatiau cudd ar y llawr oer.
En: Short legs and pride turned without hidden traps on the cold floor.

Cy: Yn sydyn, fe'i llygad enynnodd gan olau.
En: Suddenly, her eyes were drawn by light.

Cy: Yng nghanol yr ystafell, roedd hen losgiwr.
En: In the middle of the room was an old burner.

Cy: Ystafell ddosbarth cytun oedd hon, â bwrdd du wedi llenwi â nodiadau dryslyd.
En: This was a decrepit classroom, with a blackboard filled with confusing notes.

Cy: Roedd yno lyfrau wedi hen fwrdd, rhai wedi trapio dammedd o'r gorffennol.
En: There were books on an old table, some trapped with dust from the past.

Cy: Roedd rhaid iddi benderfynu nawr.
En: She had to decide now.

Cy: A ddylai gymryd y casgliad rhyfedd yma neu adael popeth fel y mae am ei diogelwch?
En: Should she take this strange collection or leave everything as it is for her safety?

Cy: Roedd hi’n cofio storiadau ei mam ynghylch goleuadau a llyfrau’r byd hir-goll.
En: She remembered her mother's stories about the lights and books of the long-lost world.

Cy: Heb ymaith bwlch amser, cymerodd Eira lestr bach oŵyr – thwrn flashlight.
En: Without a pause for time, Eira took a small vessel of wax – a flashlight.

Cy: Ar ei ffordd wrth adael, cynhyrchwyd penbleth o'i phellter y bygythiad, ond enillodd synnwyr newydd o uchelgeisiau a dyfodol.
En: On her way out, she pondered the threat of her distance but gained a new sense of ambitions and future.

Cy: Agorodd ei llygaid i'r gobaith, a oedd wedi ei chuddio o dan y varna lychlyd o ddegawdau hir.
En: She opened her eyes to the hope that had been hidden under the dusty varnish of long decades.

Cy: Dyna oedd hanes y diwrnod pan wnaeth Eira ddarganfod mwy na gemau arteffact.
En: That was the story of the day when Eira discovered more than relics.

Cy: Darganfu hi ras am fywyd, hyder, ac yn fwy, dawn syniad.
En: She found a race for life, confidence, and more importantly, the gift of imagination.

Cy: Awn ni wyneb llawen i'r dyfodol, un ysgeint o fywyd a chyfleoedd a oedd yn ddiddiwedd.
En: She would face the future with a joyful face, a trace of life, and opportunities that were endless.

Cy: Roedd Eira'n cofio ei chenhadaeth – darganfod a deall, er cof am y rhai a oedd, a'r rhai a ddaw.
En: Eira remembered her mission – to discover and understand, in memory of those who were, and those who will come.


Vocabulary Words:

• ruins: adfeiliedig
• grief: ofid
• curiosity: chwilfrydedd
• shattered: drylliedig
• soundtrack: trac sain
• brave: dewr
• longed: dyheu
• hidden: cudd
• dust: llwch
• ghostly: dychrynllyd
• unsafe: anniogel
• steadily: yn gyson
• traps: fatiau
• decrepit: cytun
• blackboard: bwrdd du
• confusing: dryslyd
• vessel: lestr
• wax: oŵyr
• pondered: cynhyrchwyd
• ambitions: uchelgeisiau
• varnish: varna
• relics: arteffact
• confidence: hyder
• imagination: syniad
• trace: ysgeint
• opportunities: cyfleoedd
• mission: chenhadaeth
• threat: bygythiad
• future: dyfodol
• endless: ddiddiwedd

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Mumbles Christmas: Gifts, Hopes, and Hidden Feelings
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Yn y pentref bach prydferth o'r Mumbles, wrth lan y môr yn Abertawe, roedd arweler y Nadolig i'r golwg ym mhobman.
En: In the picturesque village of Mumbles, by the seaside in Abertawe, the Christmas spirit was evident everywhere.

Cy: Roedd y strydoedd coblog wedi'u haddurno gyda goleuadau twinklo a oedd yn atseinio naws cynnes y tymor.
En: The cobbled streets were adorned with twinkling lights that echoed the warm mood of the season.

Cy: Roedd yr awyr yn crisial gyda symyl gynnar o oerni, a phob ffyrdd golchi â phersawr hwyliog y môr.
En: The air was crisp with an early hint of chill, and every road was washed with the invigorating scent of the sea.

Cy: Ar fore hwyrol o hydref, symudodd Eira yn araf ar hyd y strydoedd prysur, gwythïo ei rhwymedigaethau i ddewis anrhegion Nadolig arbennig.
En: On a late autumn morning, Eira moved slowly along the busy streets, fulfilling her obligations to choose special Christmas gifts.

Cy: Roedd hi wedi byw erioed yn y Mumbles ac roedd yn hoff iawn o farchnata yn y siopau bychan henffasiwn.
En: She had lived in the Mumbles all her life and had a great fondness for shopping in the quaint little stores.

Cy: Roedd Gareth, ei brawd hŷn, eisoes wedi cynnig ei gymorth, ond roedd Eira wedi gwrthod yn gwrtais, gan wynebu ei tasg herself.
En: Gareth, her older brother, had already offered his help, but Eira had politely refused, facing her task herself.

Cy: "Eira, be' sy'n trafferthu'm chdi?" gofynnodd Gareth un diwrnod, o ystyried ei gwyneb osgeiddig.
En: "Eira, what's troubling you?" Gareth asked one day, considering her pensive face.

Cy: Roedd hi'n gwybod bod angen iddi ddweud wrthyn am ei theimladau tuag at Rhys, ond roedd ansicrwydd yn ei dal yn ei hun.
En: She knew she needed to tell him about her feelings towards Rhys, but uncertainty held her back.

Cy: Felly, dywedodd, "Dwi moyn canfod anrheg perffaith i bawb. Mae'n bwysig."
En: So, she said, "I want to find the perfect gift for everyone. It's important."

Cy: Mewn adlewyrchiad o ffenestr siop, tynnodd Gareth ei brawd yng nghyfraith i ochr ac ysgwyddodd ei ysgwydd yn hamddenol.
En: In the reflection of a shop window, Gareth pulled his brother-in-law aside and casually shrugged his shoulder.

Cy: "Dydy Rhys ddim yn disgwyl dim arbennig, y boi yw... ond dwi'n siŵr y bydde rhwbeth sydd berthnasol i'r ddau a'n mynd yn bell."
En: "Rhys isn't expecting anything special, but I'm sure something relevant to both of you would go a long way."

Cy: Er ei rwdlastod, daeth canllaw Gareth ag ychydig o obaith i Eira.
En: Despite her hesitation, Gareth's guidance brought a bit of hope to Eira.

Cy: "Diolch, Gareth," ebogodd yn gynnar iawn.
En: "Thank you, Gareth," she said very early the next morning.

Cy: Felly, pan gyrhaeddai hi'r siop anrhegion lleol sy'n swancio, roedd yn disgwyl clod i'r cyfle i siarad gyda Rhys am yr hoff gyntegoddawnau.
En: So, when she arrived at the swanky local gift shop, she was hopeful about the opportunity to talk with Rhys about cherished old customs.

Cy: Fel y digwyddai, dim ond eu dau glampia’r siop llywodraethedig a oedi, cytuno ar addurn ar baldder y sarn hen.
En: As it happened, they were both alone lingering in the managed shop, agreeing on the decor on the old path.

Cy: Bu'n ymarfer rhwng honiadau brogarol a chanmoliaeth gynnil a llednais Eira bron â'i sydyn–cydnabod ei honiadau–ond penderfynodd sheidio ar y funud olaf.
En: It was balanced between affectionate claims and subtle praise that nearly took Eira by surprise—acknowledging his claims—but she decided to hold back for the last moment.

Cy: Pe bai gafodd lyfr trachwilio ag Rhys, byddai'n siŵr anrheg werthfawr.
En: If there was an explorative book with Rhys, it would surely be a valuable gift.

Cy: Ar hyd y rhigol, ni welodd ei llygaid ddim byd, nes gogianywodd ein taflen a ymdrino â llyfr gramadegol a oedd ar y silff uchaf.
En: Along the groove, she saw nothing with her eyes until she stumbled across a leaflet dealing with a grammar book on the top shelf.

Cy: Roedd rhith y rhain yn ewythr y galluodd nhw fwynhau gyda'i gilydd.
En: The idea was one they could enjoy together.

Cy: Newid pob dim bydddi o sacsofoneiddio di-cyhebl, honno'n hanes yn ogystal â hynny.
En: Changes could happen from the thoughtless selection, making it as much a story as it was a present.

Cy: Mudod, yn medru eu chyd-ddal mis Chwefror, roedd yn gallu sees ei gokeitristawyr.
En: Stopped, she could plan for February, ready with her response.

Cy: "Bydd Rhys o'r meddwl cyn yr unol," eiria hwyl.
En: "Rhys will think before the same," echoed in thought.

Cy: Heb wyddom, ochri. Gwelodd Rhys lot i'r ddau.
En: Unbeknownst to her, side by side, Rhys saw much for the both of them.

Cy: Bydda'r dagrif yn cyrraedd, bydded gennym faint, os nad oedd wedi digwydd, gweld Rhys ddim wedi disgwyfyn adnabod neis.
En: When the resolution came, we would not be left with how much, if it hadn't happened, to see Rhys not expecting a nice recognition.

Cy: Nodioddyn 'na ni, newyn?
En: Noted that indeed, right?


Vocabulary Words:

• picturesque: prydferth
• seaside: wrth lan y môr
• adorned: wedi'u haddurno
• twinkling: twinklo
• chill: oerni
• invigorating: hwyliog
• obligations: rhwymedigaethau
• quaint: henffasiwn
• pensive: osgeiddig
• relevant: berthnasol
• hesitation: rwdlastod
• opportunity: cyfle
• lingering: glampia
• claims: honiau
• subtle: cynnil
• cherished: hoff
• customs: cyntegoddawnau
• stumbled: gogianywodd
• leaflet: taflen
• grammar: gramadegol
• thoughtless: di-cyhebl
• resolution: dagrif
• recognition: adnabod
• fondness: hoff iawn
• reflect: adlewyrchiad
• brother-in-law: brawd yng nghyfraith
• affectionate: brogarol
• surprise: sydyn
• explorative: trachwilio
• valuable: werthfawr

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Navigating the Wild: Gethin's Lesson in the Heart of the Forest
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Mae'r gwynt yn chwythu drwy'r coedwig, gan ganu canu henohir sy'n cymysgu â sŵn y dail yn disgyn fel cocynau gwenyn.
En: The wind blows through the forest, singing an ancient song that mingles with the sound of leaves falling like swarming bees.

Cy: Mae Gethin yn cerdded yn benderfynol drwy'r Coedwig Gwyllt, gyda'r lliwiau hydref ar eu mwyaf bywiog.
En: Gethin walks determinedly through the Coedwig Gwyllt (Wild Forest), with the autumn colors at their most vivid.

Cy: Mae ei ffrindiau, Arianwen ac Emyr, yn aros yn ôl yn y gwersyll, yn dibynnu ar ei ddyfeisgarwch i arwain y ffordd.
En: His friends, Arianwen and Emyr, stay back at the camp, relying on his resourcefulness to lead the way.

Cy: Mae Gethin, er ei ardderchog ddewrder, yn teimlo eithaf ynysig ac anesmwyth wrth i'r storm annisgwyl daro'r goedwig.
En: Gethin, despite his remarkable bravery, feels quite isolated and uneasy as an unexpected storm hits the forest.

Cy: Mae'r glaw trwm yn creu sianeli bach o ddŵr ar y ddaear, gan wasgaru'r dail a thorri'r ffordd.
En: The heavy rain creates small channels of water on the ground, scattering the leaves and breaking the path.

Cy: Mae'r llwybr, sy'n gyfarwydd fel arfer, yn teimlo'n anhysbys.
En: The path, usually familiar, feels unrecognizable.

Cy: Er yr aneglurder, mae'n penderfynu cytuno â'i reddfau ei hun yn lle dibynnu ar ei gympas.
En: Despite the uncertainty, he decides to trust his own instincts instead of relying on his compass.

Cy: Wrth iddo blymio'n dyfnach i ganol y goedwig, mae meddyliau o fethiant yn dechrau lliddo.
En: As he dives deeper into the heart of the forest, thoughts of failure begin to stir.

Cy: Ond yna, heb rybudd, mae'n baglu dros garreg sy'n sefyll yn uchel ac yn wyn, â cherfiadau hynafol nad yw'n eu deall.
En: But then, without warning, he stumbles over a stone standing tall and white, with ancient carvings he does not understand.

Cy: Mae'r lechfaen yma, o dan gysgod y coed gorfoleddus, yn golwg hudolus yn erbyn gloywedd y nos.
En: This slab, under the shadow of the exuberant trees, is a magical sight against the night’s sheen.

Cy: Mae llechi'r haul sy'n ymbelydru'n fflach gan wres Samhain yn ei helpu i ailgyfeirio ei symudiadau.
En: The sun slates radiating flashes by the warmth of Samhain help him redirect his steps.

Cy: Mae Gethin yn defnyddio'r garreg fel arwyddbost.
En: Gethin uses the stone as a signpost.

Cy: Mae'n astudio ei hymddangosiad ac yn ceisio dychmygu'r ffordd ymlaen.
En: He studies its appearance and tries to imagine the way forward.

Cy: Yn raddol, mae'n caru ei ffordd tuag at y gwersyll, fel pe bai'r llechfaen wedi agor y drws i'r llwybrau coll.
En: Gradually, he finds his way back towards the camp, as if the slab had opened the door to the lost paths.

Cy: Gethin yn cyrraedd yn union fel y mae'r fflamau Samhain yn dechrau dawnsio ar y nos.
En: Gethin arrives just as the Samhain flames begin to dance in the night.

Cy: Mae'r ffrindiau yn eu croesawu gydag ochenaid o ryddhad, a'r nosweithiau'n ei glymu i'r cynhesrwydd o gyfeillgarwch a goleuni'r dân.
En: His friends greet him with sighs of relief, and the evenings bind him to the warmth of friendship and the fire's glow.

Cy: Wedi'i wresogi nid yn unig gan y tân ond hefyd gan winst ddysgu, mae Gethin yn edrych ar y ser ac yn deall bod dewrder ddim yn golygu byth methu, ond cydnabod pryd i dderbyn cymorth.
En: Warmed not only by the fire but also by a lesson learned, Gethin looks at the stars and understands that courage doesn't mean never failing, but knowing when to accept help.

Cy: Mae ei anturiaethau nesaf yn argoeli i fod yr un mor gyffrous, ond gyda gwers newydd mewn golwg: mae tawelwch ac offer ysbrydol yn chwarae rôl hanfodol yn ei daith.
En: His next adventures promise to be just as exciting, but with a new lesson in sight: tranquility and spiritual tools play a crucial role in his journey.


Vocabulary Words:

• mingles: cymysgu
• determinedly: yn benderfynol
• resourcefulness: dyfeisgarwch
• isolated: ynysig
• uneasy: anesmwyth
• unexpected: annisgwyl
• channels: sianeli
• scattering: gwasgaru
• unrecognizable: anhysbys
• instincts: reddfau
• dives: plymio
• stumbles: baglu
• carvings: cerfiadau
• exuberant: gorfoleddus
• sheen: gloywedd
• radiating: ymbelydru
• redirect: ailgyfeirio
• signpost: arwyddbost
• imagines: dychmygu
• gradually: yn raddol
• slab: lechfaen
• relief: rhyddhad
• bind: clymu
• tranquility: tawelwch
• spiritual: ysbrydol
• crucial: hanfodol
• courage: dewrder
• accept: derbyn
• adventures: anturiaethau
• promises: argoeli

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Conquer the Mist: An Autumn Expedition of Discovery
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Oddi ar gopaon swnllyd Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog, mewn tymor hydref o liwiau coediog a niwl myglyd, roedd tair cymeriad.
En: From the noisy peaks of Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog, in an autumn season of woodland colors and misty haze, there were three characters.

Cy: Emrys, arweinydd tîm ymroddedig, oedd y cyntaf.
En: Emrys, the leader of a dedicated team, was the first.

Cy: Roedd ei ben yn llawn gwybodaeth gadwraeth natur.
En: His head was full of knowledge about nature conservation.

Cy: Mae Emrys yn gwybod bod angen i'r tîm lwyddo i sicrhau arian ar gyfer y dyfodol.
En: Emrys knew that the team needed to succeed to secure funding for the future.

Cy: Drws nesaf iddo, roedd Carys.
En: Next to him was Carys.

Cy: Roedd hi'n fiolegydd brwdfrydig, llawn chwilfrydedd ac yn addo gwneud darganfyddiad newydd.
En: She was an enthusiastic biologist, full of curiosity and determined to make a new discovery.

Cy: Yn olaf, Gwyn oedd yno, dyn pragmatig.
En: Lastly, there was Gwyn, a pragmatic man.

Cy: Roedd e am weld canlyniadau clir ar gyfer gwaith caled y tîm.
En: He wanted to see clear results for the team's hard work.

Cy: Wrth iddynt ddechrau ar eu taith mewn golau bore llwyd, roedd y tîm yn gobeithio cofnodi newid tymhorol mewn bywyd gwyllt.
En: As they embarked on their journey in the gray morning light, the team hoped to record seasonal changes in wildlife.

Cy: Roedd y tywydd hydref yn anodd ac yn anrhagweladwy.
En: The autumn weather was challenging and unpredictable.

Cy: Cawsant eu hategu gan chwibanau gwynt crydd ac oerni sydyn.
En: They were buffeted by whistling strong winds and sudden cold.

Cy: Tywalltwyd gormod o bryder ar Emyrs.
En: A heavy burden of worry weighed on Emrys.

Cy: Roedd pryder ar ei wyneb strôc gan bwysau am fyd cydraddoldeb a’r angen i gyflawni cynnydd.
En: Concern showed on his face stroked by the pressures of a world seeking equality and the need to achieve progress.

Cy: Gwelodd Carys symudiad yn uchel uwchben y coedwig.
En: Carys saw movement high above the forest.

Cy: Roedd yn ymddangos fel grŵp o adar mudol.
En: It appeared to be a group of migratory birds.

Cy: Roeddent yn hedfan mewn patrwm anarferol, gan ddangos ymddygiad newydd.
En: They were flying in an unusual pattern, displaying new behavior.

Cy: Roedd ei chalon yn rasio wrth iddi dynnu ei llyfr nodiadau.
En: Her heart raced as she pulled out her notebook.

Cy: Ydy hyn arwydd o rywbeth mawr?
En: Is this a sign of something big?

Cy: Meddai wrth droi i Emrys a Gwyn, gan ddangos mantolen o gyflawniad newydd i’w hyn.
En: she thought, turning to Emrys and Gwyn, showcasing a new achievement to herself.

Cy: Ar ôl i Emrys ddilyn ei reddf a chyhoeddi newid eu safle arsylwi, dechreuodd optimism Gwyn ailgynnau.
En: After following his instinct and announcing a change of their observation site, Gwyn's optimism began to rekindle.

Cy: Roedd yn amheus ar y dechrau, ond roedd prosiect gweithredol yn dangos ei bwysigrwydd.
En: He was skeptical at first, but the active project showed its importance.

Cy: Gyda’r darganfyddiad newydd ger llaw, ysgrifennodd y tîm eu canfyddiadau gyda chyffro.
En: With the new discovery at hand, the team recorded their findings with excitement.

Cy: Daeth diweddglo hapus nid yn unig gyda chymeradwyaeth i’r tîm, ond gwahoddiad mawr i gyflwyno’u gwaith mewn cynhadledd fawr.
En: A happy conclusion came not only with acclaim for the team but a big invitation to present their work at a major conference.

Cy: Roeddynt i gyd yn arbennig o falch o’r cyflawniad.
En: They were all especially proud of the achievement.

Cy: Gwnaeth Emrys ddysgu gwerth tîm a hyblygrwydd, derbyniodd Carys hyder newydd yn ei archwiliadau, a ddysgodd Gwyn botensial gwaith maes.
En: Emrys learned the value of a team and flexibility, Carys gained new confidence in her explorations, and Gwyn learned the potential of fieldwork.

Cy: Gan adael y parc gyda llawntrymder, roedd y tîm yn barod am eu hudoliaeth newydd.
En: Leaving the park with lightheartedness, the team was ready for their new allure.

Cy: Tra buont yn cerdded yn ôl drwy'r llwybrau niwlog, gyda’r coed yn troi’n aur, roeddynt yn dal i sibrwd gyda breuddwydion newydd ar gyfer y dyfodol.
En: As they walked back through misty paths, with the trees turning golden, they still whispered with new dreams for the future.


Vocabulary Words:

• noisy: swnllyd
• peaks: copaon
• autumn: hydref
• season: tymor
• misty: niwl myglyd
• haze: myglyd
• dedicated: ymroddedig
• conservation: gadwraeth
• enthusiastic: brwdfrydig
• curiosity: chwilfrydedd
• pragmatic: pragmatig
• embarked: dechrau
• unpredictable: anrhagweladwy
• buffeted: hategu
• burden: gormod
• migratory: adar mudol
• pattern: patrwm
• instinct: reddf
• optimism: optimistiaeth
• rekindle: ailgynnau
• skeptical: amheus
• acclaim: cymeradwyaeth
• invitation: gwahoddiad
• conference: cynhadledd
• potential: potensial
• fieldwork: gwaith maes
• lightheartedness: llawntrymder
• allure: hudoliaeth
• paths: llwybrau
• whispered: sibrwd

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Halloween Tales to Hope: How Stories Transformed Dylan
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Am ddisglair hydref, roedd Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf yn llawn cyffro hydrefol.
En: On a brilliant autumn day, Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf was full of autumnal excitement.

Cy: Roedd dail llachar ar hyd llwybrau'r ysgol, a chanddae'r ysgol ei hun yn llawn addurniadau Calan Gaeaf.
En: Bright leaves lined the school's pathways, and the school itself was adorned with Halloween decorations.

Cy: Lampau pwmpen yn edrych yn olygfaol yn y cyntedd.
En: The pumpkin lanterns looked spectacular in the hallway.

Cy: Yn un o'r dosbarthiadau, roedd Aneira, athrawes Saesneg lwyddiannus, yn barod i groesawu'r disgyblion i ddosbarth arbennig.
En: In one of the classrooms, Aneira, a successful English teacher, was ready to welcome students to a special class.

Cy: Roedd yn amser Calan Gaeaf—a honna'i gyfle i drawsnewid gwersi drwy straeon a gweithgareddau creadigol.
En: It was Halloween time—and this was her opportunity to transform lessons through stories and creative activities.

Cy: Yn wir, roedd hi'n dymuno cyrraedd at Dylan, un disgybl a oedd yn wynebu heriau gartref ac yn ddifater tuag at yr ysgol.
En: Indeed, she wanted to reach out to Dylan, a student who was facing challenges at home and was indifferent towards school.

Cy: Wrth aros i'r disgyblion brysur ddod i mewn, daeth Dylan i mewn gan edrych beichus ei wedd.
En: While waiting for the bustling students to come in, Dylan entered, looking burdened.

Cy: Gwelodd Aneira hynny a gwnaeth ei gorau i esmwytho'r awyrgylch gyda chymysgedd o hiwmor a chreadigrwydd.
En: Aneira noticed this and did her best to ease the atmosphere with a mix of humor and creativity.

Cy: "Bore da! Mae 'na gystadleuaeth stori Calan Gaeaf heddiw," cyhoeddodd hi, gan ddal llygaid Dylan.
En: "Good morning! There's a Halloween story competition today," she announced, catching Dylan's eye.

Cy: Roedd Dylan, yn syndod, yn tua phlith y cyntaf i holi am ragor o fanylion.
En: Surprisingly, Dylan was among the first to ask for more details.

Cy: "Stori dychryn amrywiaeth? Pa fath o stori?" gofynnodd yntau'n wyliadwrus.
En: "A diverse horror story? What kind of story?" he asked cautiously.

Cy: Roedd cyfle yno: Aneira yn manteisio ar Ddychymyg Dylan.
En: There was an opportunity: Aneira capitalizing on Dylan's Imagination.

Cy: Unwaith y dechreuodd y dosbarth ar eu stori, gosododd Aneira eu harweiniad i'r creadigol.
En: Once the class began their story, Aneira guided them creatively.

Cy: Dylan eisteddodd yn brysur gyda'r beiro yn symud ym mikol bin.
En: Dylan sat busily with the pen moving in the notebook.

Cy: Cafodd weld y Dylan, roedd ar hwn ddim yn usual, yn canolbwyntio'n fanwl.
En: This was not the usual Dylan; he was concentrating intently.

Cy: Wedi iddynt orffen, fe gadwodd e'i stori gyda chariad, ac ochr trosglwyddo bwlch rhwng ystafell ddosbarth a bywyd Dylan o gartref.
En: After they finished, he held onto his story lovingly, bridging the gap between the classroom and his life at home.

Cy: Wedi gorffen y dydd a cherdded allan, roedd pryder ar wyneb Carys, mam Dylan, wrth iddi gyrraedd aduniad rhieni-athrawes gyda Aneira.
En: At the end of the day as she walked out, concern was on Carys’s face, Dylan’s mother, as she arrived for a parent-teacher meeting with Aneira.

Cy: Roedd Carys wedi poeni'n llwyr am Dylan a'i berthymethed, a chafodd Aneira'r cyfle i'w sicrhau.
En: Carys was completely worried about Dylan and his engagement, and Aneira had the chance to reassure her.

Cy: "Dwi wedi sylwi bod dylansawdd ar y gystadleuaeth heddiw i lonyddu Dylan i dreulio dymuniadau. Mae'n amser i gynllun gennych chi ar gyfer rhywbeth mwy," meddai hithau.
En: "I’ve noticed the competition had a calming effect on Dylan to spend his wishes. It's time for you to plan something more," she said.

Cy: Roedd Aneira a Carys yn llunio cynllun gyda'n gilydd, gan gytuno i gefnogi Dylan ym mhob agwedd.
En: Aneira and Carys formed a plan together, agreeing to support Dylan in all aspects.

Cy: At hynny, roedd Dylan ei hun yn teimlo mwy o gymhelliad i gymryd camau syml ond effaithol i wella.
En: In addition, Dylan himself felt more motivated to take simple but effective steps to improve.

Cy: Trwy cydweithio, gwelodd Aneira fod Dylan arfer dod am drabhar y bore gan wenu; felly roedd Aneira ei hun yn teimlo'n ymroddedig i'w athrawon.
En: Through collaboration, Aneira observed that Dylan would sometimes come in the morning smiling; thus, Aneira herself felt committed to her teaching.

Cy: Ers hynny, bu Dylan yn derbyn bod ymroddiadau yn allweddol, ac fe'i ddangosodd drwy ddatblygu diddordeb mewn llên a chymryd rhan bywhau mewn gwersydd.
En: Since then, Dylan accepted that commitment was key, and he showed it by developing an interest in literature and actively participating in lessons.

Cy: Wrth i'w hyder gynyddu, roedd hi'n amlwg bod Dylan yn gallu goresgyn unrhyw rwystrau.
En: As his confidence grew, it became clear that Dylan could overcome any obstacles.

Cy: Gyda'r hydref yn troi i mewn i'r gaeaf, roedd Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf yn teimlo'n ysbryd bywiog.
En: With autumn turning into winter, Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf felt vibrant in spirit.

Cy: Roedd straeon Calan Gaeaf yn ei gwasgaru ysbrydoliaeth anhygoel, a chyfrannodd hyn i ddechrau newydd i Dylan wrth iddo symud ymlaen gydag ymroddiad newydd at ei ysgol.
En: The Halloween stories spread incredible inspiration, contributing to a fresh start for Dylan as he moved forward with renewed dedication to his school.

Cy: Yn wir, roedd dyfodol yn ddisglair.
En: Indeed, the future was bright.


Vocabulary Words:

• brilliant: disglair
• adorned: canddae
• spectacular: olygfaol
• successful: llwyddiannus
• challenges: heriau
• indifferent: ddifater
• burdened: beichus
• ease: esmwytho
• competition: cystadleuaeth
• opportunity: cyfle
• diverse: amrywiaeth
• cautiously: wyliadwrus
• imagination: Ddychymyg
• intently: fanwl
• concern: pryder
• reassure: sicrhau
• commitment: ymroddiadau
• engagement: perthymethed
• inspiration: ysbrydoliaeth
• spirit: ysbryd
• transform: trawsnewid
• creative: creadigol
• pathways: llwybrau
• noted: sylwi
• parent-teacher meeting: aduniad rhieni-athrawes
• light-hearted: lonyddu
• observed: gwelodd
• collaboration: cydweithio
• renewed: newydd
• obstacles: rhwystrau

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Scribe's Trial: Gareth's Journey to Samhain Success
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ym mhrif scriptorium y castell caniatawyd golau canhwyllau i ddawnsio ar draws y llawr caled, gan oleuo'r papurau a'r inciau a adawyd gan yr apprentices brud.
En: In the main scriptorium of the castle, candlelight was allowed to dance across the hard floor, illuminating the papers and inks left by the apprentices brud.

Cy: Roedd yr awyrgylch yn llawn arogl llaith dail yn cwympo a llyfrau hen.
En: The atmosphere was full of the damp scent of falling leaves and old books.

Cy: Yn y pellter, gallai sŵn dathliadau Samhain yn y cwrt gael ei glywed wrth i bobl fynd ati i oleuo pwmpenni ac ymlacio ar benodiad traddodiadol.
En: In the distance, the sound of Samhain celebrations in the courtyard could be heard as people went about lighting pumpkins and relaxing at the traditional appointment.

Cy: Eisteddai Gareth wrth ei fwrdd gwaith, ei ben wedi'i blygu'n isel dros bapur perl.
En: Gareth sat at his work desk, his head bent low over a pearl paper.

Cy: Roedd ei ddyfalu am ddisgyniad rhydd yn talu'r fath sylw, gan guddio straen o dan waith celf ysgafn.
En: His contemplation of freefall deserved such attention, hiding strain beneath delicate artwork.

Cy: Llewyrchodd llawysgrifau beth mor sgleiniog dan ei bysedd.
En: The manuscripts shone somewhat glossy under his fingers.

Cy: "Mewn amser," meddai Gareth i'w argraff o faenau.
En: "In time," said Gareth to his impression of stones.

Cy: Roedd angen iddo ddweud rywbeth i leddfu'r gwirionedd repaid o brinder amser.
En: He needed to say something to ease the harsh truth of a lack of time.

Cy: Samhain oedd y dyddiad cau, yn brofion sylweddol ar gyfer cyrraedd y cyfnod caled o ddod prawf eich galluoedd gerbron y scrybiau di-lol.
En: Samhain was the deadline, a significant trial for reaching the difficult period of proving your abilities before the no-nonsense scribes.

Cy: Arweiniodd Meirion, y prif scrybiwr, gadwyniad o leoliadau bach wrth iddo cviaid ag estyniadau.
En: Meirion, the chief scribe, led a chain of small locations as he moved with extensions.

Cy: "Gareth," roedd yn dal wrth ei gynhwys, "mae'r yn siarad o'r llef gan ddisgwyl mae gweithio'n dda.
En: "Gareth," he maintained in his content, "I'm anticipating as the voice expects you to renew it well.

Cy: Pa bryd yr adnewyddi, fel y byddai'n amlygu'n llewyrchog?
En: When will you renew it, so it would reveal brilliant?"

Cy: "Yn ystod yr egwyl fach, cytunodd Catrin, un o'r apprentices.
En: During the small break, Catrin, one of the apprentices, agreed.

Cy: "Erchyll teithio," meddai'n chwerthinog, wedi'i llanw â nod tŵf.
En: "Tremendous traveling," she said laughing, filled with a note of growth.

Cy: "Gwybu Gareth am fod wythnos unig ddau ddiwrnod cyn Samhain.
En: Gareth knew it was only two days until Samhain.

Cy: Oherwydd teimlad difrifol llithroai yn canol y nos, wrth iddo ddarllen cymedrol.
En: A serious feeling slipped in the middle of the night, while he read moderately.

Cy: Roedd y hwyr yn beidio siarad o'r oreuka, yn magu halog fyw, ac yn chwalu'n draed gan n atgofion am samhain.
En: The late evening ceased to speak of the golden hour, nurturing live contamination, and shattered in the feet with memories of Samhain.

Cy: Wrth aros drwy'r nos yn y scriptorium, penderfynodd Gareth roi ei amser i greu popeth welodd yn ysblennydd.
En: While staying through the night in the scriptorium, Gareth decided to put his time into creating everything he saw as splendid.

Cy: Ventured i'w glywed Roryng-swn penêl y radd ddaenai i gyd, gadawodd pob gobaith diodde.
En: Venturing to hear the roar from the main grade spread everything out, left all hope enduring.

Cy: Tripiodd lymygaeth ar ei gawr, tyreidiodd fe wnaeth y rhif ansad.
En: He tripped over a hook on his heel, adjusted but made the number unstable.

Cy: Ond chwilroedd ei bennaeth y ceision, liwyddwyd ceir sy'n mynegi "Mae'n edrych yn dda.
En: But his success was marked by his expression, satisfied to hear "It looks good."

Cy: " Cyfrinach llonydd o wydrin roedd ar bennaeth chynradd a gadwyd cwrteb Ger mieirion i chyrsiau.
En: A silent secret of equilibrium was on the primary chief who kept courtesy towards Ger courses.

Cy: "Fe roessoch, llonydd," eresia Meirion ar Samhain i ddengid atoriaeth yn y Cwrt.
En: "You've rested, silent," said Meirion on Samhain to reveal the authority in the Court.

Cy: "Nathanliw fydded gyflawn.
En: "Let the brightness be complete.

Cy: Grymoddgarfeyddwr serch.
En: It empowered love."

Cy: " Pobl o ymhyrydwyd a derbyni, Mae adlonydd gwyn o sgrech drychi uchel.
En: People were impressed and received it as the white lull of a high-pitched shriek.

Cy: Ar yr adeg honno, dysgodd Gareth greddf i fewn i mewn, gan gof corffyntudoch a theimlo'n ddiogel.
En: At that moment, Gareth learned the instinct to step inside, feeling secure.

Cy: Mawrth gwylio a dallu y Ceidwadled ar y sgraw, bennaeth Meirion.
En: Mawrth watched and dazzled the Keeper at the scribe's, proud Meirion.

Cy: Dysgwylodd o hyd ner nes ochr wrth iddos o arafu dros ei gamoch, ufuddhaol.
En: He waited strong alongside until it slowed over his steps, obedient.

Cy: Fel eisiau i gondyrchiilthu ei chafodd, gwenu Mhairion.
En: As if desiring to comfort his prize, Mhairion smiled.

Cy: "Nes i'w cynorithchi i esgfandith," meddai, a llenwi'r gornest.
En: "I once encouraged it to expand," he said, filling the contest.

Cy: Ta raen!
En: "Thank you!"


Vocabulary Words:

• scriptorium: scriptorium
• contemplation: dyfalu
• freefall: disgyniad rhydd
• manuscripts: llawysgrifau
• glossy: sgleiniog
• trial: profiad
• anticipating: disgwyl
• renew: adnewyddi
• courtesy: cwrteb
• appointment: benodiad
• strains: straen
• gleaming: llewyrchog
• distant: pellter
• illuminate: oleuo
• smiling: gwenu
• unsettled: ansad
• empowered: gryfoddgar
• instinct: creddf
• obedient: ufuddhaol
• pearl: perl
• delicate: ysgafn
• enduring: diwen
• reveal: amlygu
• dazzled: dallu
• content: cynnwys
• expansion: esgfandi
• trial: gornest
• scent: arogl
• contamination: halog
• traditional: traddodiadol

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Autumn Reunion: A Family's Journey Through History
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Mae'r dail yn cwympo'n dyner ar hyd llwybrau St Fagans.
En: The leaves fall gently along the paths of St Fagans.

Cy: Mae'r awyr yn llawn arogl mwg bomuoti a'r awyr yn felyn o liwiau'r hydref.
En: The air is full of the scent of smoky bonfire and the sky is yellow with the colors of autumn.

Cy: Dylan, bachgen ifanc gyda chariad mawr at hanes, sy'n cerdded ymlaen.
En: Dylan, a young boy with a great love for history, walks on.

Cy: Mae ganddo obaith mawr.
En: He has a great hope.

Cy: Heno, am y tro cyntaf ers eu gwahanu, bydd ei rieni, Rhiannon a Gwilym, gyda’i gilydd.
En: Tonight, for the first time since they separated, his parents, Rhiannon and Gwilym, will be together.

Cy: Mae Dylan, â dwylo ei fam a'i dad yn gadarn yn ei ddwylo bach.
En: Dylan holds his mother's and father's hands firmly in his small hands.

Cy: Mae’n teimlo'r gynnwrf yn cyniwair yn ei waed.
En: He feels the excitement stirring in his blood.

Cy: Mae'r tri yn symud ymlaen trwy farddoniaeth llon y coed a siarad dawel y pâr.
En: The three move forward through the cheerful poetry of the trees and the quiet conversation of the pair.

Cy: "Mam, Dad," meddai Dylan yn ddigon uchel i dorri trwy'r tensiwn anweledig, "gadewch i ni fynd i weld yr ailactio!"
En: "Mom, Dad," Dylan says loud enough to cut through the invisible tension, "let's go see the re-enactment!"

Cy: Mae golwg frwdfrydig Dylan yn annog ei rieni i fathu ymlaen.
En: Dylan's enthusiastic look encourages his parents to move forward.

Cy: Mae digwyddiadau hanesyddol y tu mewn i’r amgueddfa yn wirioneddol.
En: The historical events inside the museum are truly captivating.

Cy: Mae'r gwisgoedd a'r priodoleddau yn dangos hanes Cymru.
En: The costumes and attributes showcase the history of Wales.

Cy: Mae hwyl i bawb, ond mae Dylan yn cadw golwg ar ei rieni.
En: There's fun for everyone, but Dylan keeps an eye on his parents.

Cy: Maent yn cymdeithasu, ond mae'n glir bod cynnwrf o dan yr arwyneb.
En: They socialize, but it's clear there is tension beneath the surface.

Cy: Wrth i'r diwrnod symud ymlaen, mae Dylan yn arwain eu taith trwy’r gemau i deuluoedd, sy’n eu cael i wefru o gwmpas.
En: As the day progresses, Dylan leads their tour through family games, which have them thrilled all around.

Cy: Gwên fach gan Rhiannon; chwerthin ysgafn gan Gwilym.
En: A small smile from Rhiannon; a light chuckle from Gwilym.

Cy: Mae gobaith a llinyn o obaith yn tynnu'i gilydd ymlaen.
En: Hope and a thread of hope pull them forward.

Cy: Yn ystod ailactio brwydr, mae Gwilym, wedi'i ddal yn ystod y foment, yn gwneud sylwad am antynad – un mae Rhiannon yn ei gymryd yn bersonol.
En: During the re-enactment of a battle, Gwilym, caught up in the moment, makes a comment about an antagonist – one that Rhiannon takes personally.

Cy: Yn sydyn, daw'r teimladau anghytundeb yn wyneb ac mae dyfnder y tonnau emosiynau'n cwrdd mewn sŵn uchel.
En: Suddenly, feelings of disagreement come to the surface, and the depth of the emotional waves meet in a loud sound.

Cy: Mae Dylan yn gweld ei fan a'i dad yn dadlau, ac mae’n teimlo’i galon yn torri.
En: Dylan sees his mom and dad arguing, and he feels his heart breaking.

Cy: Gyda dagrau yn y llygaid, mae Dylan yn gamu ymlaen.
En: With tears in his eyes, Dylan steps forward.

Cy: "Pam na allwch chi stopio?" meddai'n llawn tristwch ac anobaith.
En: "Why can't you stop?" he says full of sadness and despair.

Cy: "Rwy'n dy golli chi'n dau gyda'i gilydd."
En: "I miss you both being together."

Cy: Ar y foment honno, mae gan Rhiannon a Gwilym ddealltwriaeth newydd.
En: At that moment, Rhiannon and Gwilym gain a new understanding.

Cy: Mae cariad eu mab yn drawsnewid eu calon.
En: Their son's love transforms their hearts.

Cy: Maent yn edrych ar ei gilydd ac mae tawelwch newydd yn disgyn.
En: They look at each other, and a new silence descends.

Cy: Maent yn addo gweithio'n well gyda'i gilydd.
En: They promise to work better together.

Cy: Ac mae Dylan yn deall na all newid y gorffennol, ond y gall warchod y munudau gyda'i deulu.
En: And Dylan understands that he cannot change the past, but he can cherish the moments with his family.

Cy: Mae'r haul yn cilio y tu ôl i'r coed lliwgar.
En: The sun retreats behind the colorful trees.

Cy: Ond mae Dylan yn teimlo'n gynnes yn ei galon.
En: But Dylan feels warm in his heart.

Cy: Bydd y diwrnod hwn yn fyw yn ei galon fel coeden sy'n gollwng ei hadau i'r dyfodol.
En: This day will live in his heart like a tree shedding its seeds into the future.

Cy: Yng nghanol hen adeiladau St Fagans, maent yn gadael i'r gorffennol fynd, gwawr newydd ar eu gorweliau.
En: Amidst the ancient buildings of St Fagans, they let go of the past, a new dawn on their horizons.


Vocabulary Words:

• gently: dyner
• paths: llwybrau
• scent: arogl
• bonfire: bomuoti
• stirring: cyniwair
• invisible: anweledig
• re-enactment: ailactio
• captivating: wirioneddol
• attributes: priodoleddau
• socialize: cymdeithasu
• tension: cynnwrf
• surface: arwyneb
• chuckle: chwerthin ysgafn
• antagonist: antynad
• disagreement: anghytundeb
• depth: dyfnder
• waves: tonnau
• understanding: dealltwriaeth
• transforms: trawsnewid
• cherish: gwarchod
• retreats: cilio
• shedding: gollwng
• horizons: gorweliau
• ancient: hen
• emotional: emosiynau
• joyful: llun
• calm: tawelwch
• despair: anobaith
• firmly: gadarn
• arguing: dadlau

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Bargains & Bonds: A Halloween Tale of Friendship
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar fore o hydref braf, roedd y farchnad ganol Caerdydd yn le llawn bywyd.
En: On a fine autumn morning, the central market of Caerdydd was a place full of life.

Cy: Roedd y siopa'n brysur gyda phobl yn edrych am gynnyrch tymhorol, ac roedd clychau'n canu gyda chwerthin plant yn edmygu addurniadau Calan Gaeaf lliwgar.
En: The shopping area was busy with people looking for seasonal products, and bells were ringing with children's laughter as they admired colorful Halloween decorations.

Cy: Ymhlith y torfeydd, roedd Gareth, Elin, a Rhys yn cerdded ochr yn ochr.
En: Among the crowds, Gareth, Elin, and Rhys walked side by side.

Cy: Gareth yn trin rhestr siopa yn dyn, ei bwyll ar gael y bargeinion gorau.
En: Gareth clutched the shopping list tightly, determined to get the best bargains.

Cy: Elin, ei chwaer, yn llawn hwyl a brwdfrydedd, yn sibrwd syniadau rhyfeddol ar gyfer cinio arbennig.
En: Elin, his sister, full of fun and enthusiasm, whispered amazing ideas for a special dinner.

Cy: Rhys, eu ffrind, yn hapus yn eu cwmni, ond yn ansicr pa ochr i’w chefnogi.
En: Rhys, their friend, was happy in their company but unsure which side to support.

Cy: “Mae angen i ni gadw at y gyllideb,” meddai Gareth wrth iddynt stopio wrth stondin lysiau.
En: “We need to stick to the budget,” said Gareth as they stopped at a vegetable stall.

Cy: Roedd y stondin yn llawn pethau tymhorol: pwmpenni mawr, afalau coch coeth, a chynnwys llwydion cannwyll a oedd yn disgleirio fel sêr.
En: The stall was full of seasonal items: large pumpkins, rich red apples, and the grayish contents of a candle that sparkled like stars.

Cy: “Rydym ni yma i wneud Calan Gaeaf yn hudolus!” cyhoeddodd Elin wrth godi pwmpen enfawr yn llawen.
En: “We are here to make Halloween magical!” declared Elin while lifting a huge pumpkin cheerfully.

Cy: “Meddyliwch am sut byddai hyn yn edrych ger llythyrau'r cinio.”
En: “Think about how this would look beside the dinner letters.”

Cy: Roedd Gareth yn crino.
En: Gareth frowned.

Cy: “Gormod o arian,” atebodd.
En: “Too expensive,” he replied.

Cy: “Gallwn gael un bach a gwario'r gweddill ar rawn, tatws, a rhai byrbrydau syml.”
En: “We can get a small one and spend the rest on grains, potatoes, and some simple snacks.”

Cy: Teimlai Rhys eu tensiwn a gwthiodd hwy i gerdded ymlaen.
En: Rhys sensed their tension and nudged them to move on.

Cy: “Beth os ceisiwn chwilio am fargeinion?
En: “What if we try looking for bargains?

Cy: Mae'n ddydd da i drafod.”
En: It’s a good day for bargaining.”

Cy: Cododd gwên ar ei wyneb Elin wrth iddynt stopio ger stondin addurniadau.
En: A smile spread across Elin’s face as they stopped by a decorations stall.

Cy: Roedd pob math o bethau rhyfeddol yna - cerfweddau cacen, cannwylliau persawrus, a chreadigaethau pot pwmpen y gellid eu llyfu.
En: There were all sorts of marvelous things there—cake sculptures, fragrant candles, and pumpkin pot creations that you could taste.

Cy: Ond eto, roedd Gareth yn mesur prisiau.
En: Yet, Gareth was measuring the prices.

Cy: Cyrhaeddodd eu cyfwng wrth stondin wych arall, lle’r oedd cwpl henoed yn gwerthu addurniadau ac anghenion anrhydeddol am bris fforddiadwy.
En: They reached their turning point at another splendid stall, where an elderly couple was selling decorations and honorable necessities at an affordable price.

Cy: “Rwy'n siŵr bod Elin yn hoffi'r celfi,” meddai Rhys yn dawel, yn edrych gyda'r dau.
En: “I'm sure Elin will like the crafts,” said Rhys quietly, looking with the two.

Cy: Arhosodd Gareth hen bâr cannwyll.
En: Gareth hesitated over an old pair of candles.

Cy: Roedd pris ysblennydd, ond o fewn cyrhaeddiad.
En: The price was splendid, yet within reach.

Cy: “Beth am hon?” gofynnodd, yr olwg arwyddocâd ar ei wyneb.
En: “What about this?” he asked, a significant look on his face.

Cy: Daeth sillafu Elin’n llygaid.
En: Elin's eyes sparkled.

Cy: “Ond ni fydd angen i ti fynd dros dy gyllideb, gareth.”
En: “But you don’t have to go over your budget, Gareth.”

Cy: Roeddent yn canfod y perchennog yn barod i'w cymrodri â phris tecach.
En: They found the owner ready to meet them with a fairer price.

Cy: Gwnaeth penderfyniad Gareth newid ei feddwl.
En: The decision made Gareth change his mind.

Cy: “Mae'n foment hanesyddol,” meddai, yn gafael yn gadarn yn ei bwyll.
En: “It’s a historic moment,” he said, firmly holding his ground.

Cy: “Cawn ni wneud y noson arbennig heb fynd dros ben y cerfan.”
En: “We can make the evening special without going overboard.”

Cy: Pan ymgasglodd y nos, roedd y cartref yn llawn gyffro ac addurniadau calan gaeaf.
En: When evening gathered, the home was filled with excitement and Halloween decorations.

Cy: Roedd pawb yn hapus, a chefais bwydledd o'u hewyllys di-finansol yn ei flaenau.
En: Everyone was happy, and I gained from their selfless generosity leading the way.

Cy: Roedd Gareth, er ei warchod, wedi sylweddoli bod cofleidio'r tymhorau yng nghwmni anwyliaid yn dwyn ei ffrwyth o glic a thawelwch olau.
En: Gareth, despite his caution, realized that embracing the seasons in the company of loved ones bore its fruit of light and quiet.

Cy: Tawelodd pethau, a phan roedd y cinio wedi'i orffen, roedd pawb yn cytuno bod y sylwedd cystal â'r diwedd.
En: Things calmed down, and when the dinner was finished, everyone agreed that the substance was as good as the end.

Cy: Roedd cysylltiadau eu cyfeillgarwch wedi cynyddu, a theimlai’r tri eu bod wedi hwylio drwy hydref yn llawn llawenydd, gyda phwn mewn ffordd na fyddai Gareth byth yn ei anghofio.
En: The bonds of their friendship had strengthened, and the three felt they had sailed through autumn full of joy, in a way that Gareth would never forget.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: hydref
• market: farchnad
• seasonal: tymhorol
• bargains: bargeinion
• vegetable: lysiau
• pumpkins: pwmpenni
• candles: cannwylliau
• sparkled: disgleirio
• budget: gyllideb
• bargaining: trafod
• fragrant: persawrus
• decorations: addurniadau
• splendid: ysblennydd
• necessities: anghenion
• affordable: fforddiadwy
• crafts: celfi
• historic: hanesyddol
• embracing: cofleidio
• generosity: ewyllys
• bonds: cysylltiadau
• friendship: cyfeillgarwch
• determined: pwyll
• festival: caledau
• splendid: cyfwng
• clutched: trin
• whispered: sibrwd
• admired: edmygu
• generosity: awdur
• gathered: ymgasglodd
• laughter: chwerthin

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Rekindling Connections: Alys and Gareth's Journey
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar ddiwedd y diwrnod hir, y gwynt yn chwythu'n fwyn drwy'r coed, roedd Alys yn cerdded ar hyd Bae Caerdydd.
En: At the end of the long day, the wind gently blowing through the trees, Alys was walking along Bae Caerdydd.

Cy: Llifir dail yr hydref o’i hamgylch, lliwiau oren a choch yn disgleirio yn yr haul.
En: Autumn leaves swirled around her, orange and red colors shimmering in the sun.

Cy: Roedd y bae yn llawn bywyd, pobl yn cerdded, yn siopa ac yn mwynhau coffi o’r caffis ger y lan.
En: The bay was full of life, people walking, shopping, and enjoying coffee from the cafes by the waterfront.

Cy: Roedd hi wedi bod yn blynyddoedd ers iddi weld Gareth.
En: It had been years since she had seen Gareth.

Cy: Roeddent wedi colli cysylltiad yn araf, bywyd cyflym yn ei dra-arglwyddiaethu.
En: They had gradually lost touch, fast-paced life taking its toll.

Cy: Alys, fel penseiri brwdfrydig, wedi plymio’n ddwfn i’w gwaith.
En: Alys, being an enthusiastic architect, had dived deeply into her work.

Cy: Ond roedd rhywbeth bob amser yn ei atgoffa hi o Gareth.
En: But something always reminded her of Gareth.

Cy: Ei chwerthin, ei syniadau gwyllt, ei gariad at gelf.
En: His laughter, his wild ideas, his love for art.

Cy: Mae hi wedi penderfynu ei bod eisiau gweld Gareth eto.
En: She had decided that she wanted to see Gareth again.

Cy: Y craidd, y cyfeillgarwch o'r blaen, efallai rhywbeth mwy.
En: The core, the friendship from before, maybe something more.

Cy: Roedd Gareth yn aros mewn caffi ger y dŵr.
En: Gareth was waiting in a cafe near the water.

Cy: Ei lygaid yn llawn hiraeth.
En: His eyes full of longing.

Cy: Pan welodd hi, gwenu eangudduch ei wyneb.
En: When he saw her, a wide smile spread across his face.

Cy: "Alys!" gwaeddodd Gareth, yn gwneud gest gyda’i ddwylo i’w galw draw.
En: "Alys!" Gareth shouted, gesturing with his hands to call her over.

Cy: "Esgusodwch fi, Gareth. Mae mor dda dy weld di," atebodd Alys, gan ddechrau sgwrs syml, yn ceisio cadw'r cyfarfod yn hyfryd a thawel.
En: "Excuse me, Gareth. It's so good to see you," replied Alys, starting a simple conversation, trying to keep the meeting pleasant and calm.

Cy: Siarad on nhw am hen amserau, am ddigwyddiadau’r ysgol, am lyfrau, am fywyd heddiw.
En: They talked about old times, about school events, about books, about life today.

Cy: Ond roedd Alys yn teimlo'r tensiwn.
En: But Alys felt the tension.

Cy: Roeddent ill dau wedi newid.
En: They had both changed.

Cy: "Beth am fynd ar daith ffordd, fel yn yr hen ddyddiau?" awgrymodd Gareth, ei lygaid yn llachar.
En: "How about going on a road trip, like the old days?" suggested Gareth, his eyes bright.

Cy: Daeth llwydni i wyneb Alys. "Iawn," meddai hi yn syfrdan, "ond mae’n rhaid i ni gymryd things yn araf."
En: A shadow came over Alys's face. "Alright," she said stunned, "but we have to take things slowly."

Cy: Yn sydyn, eu sgwrs yn troi’n ddadleuol.
En: Suddenly, their conversation turned into an argument.

Cy: Daeth y gwahaniaethau i’r wyneb.
En: The differences came to the forefront.

Cy: Gareth yn awyddus i daflu popeth i’r gwynt, a Alys yn gweld hynny'n rhy ffôl.
En: Gareth eager to throw everything to the wind, and Alys seeing that as too foolish.

Cy: Roedd y ddadl yn fyr, ond yn ddigon i adael distawrwydd i ddisgyn.
En: The argument was brief, but enough to let silence fall.

Cy: Ar ôl llawer o funudau tawelwch, edrychodd Gareth ar ei chyfaill hen, "Dw i ddim yn golygu cythraul. Rydw i eisiau cofio sut oeddem ni cythrel," llefarodd e'n dawel.
En: After many moments of silence, Gareth looked at his old friend, "I don't mean to cause trouble. I want to remember how we were," he spoke quietly.

Cy: Wedi chwilolau, gwenodd Alys, ymlacio a theimlo'n well.
En: After a moment of reflection, Alys smiled, relaxed, and felt better.

Cy: "Rydyn ni'n wahanol, Gareth, ond... mae’n iawn. Hoffwn ni ddal ati," meddai hi.
En: "We are different, Gareth, but... that's okay. I would like to keep in touch," she said.

Cy: Y pair bron oedd ganddynt yn magu gwres yn y distawrwydd cyfforddus.
En: The almost forgotten warmth between them grew in the comfortable silence.

Cy: Taflodd y dail amgylch nhw, a bu Alys a Gareth yn aros yn llonydd am foment.
En: Leaves swirled around them, and Alys and Gareth stood still for a moment.

Cy: Roedd rhywbeth yn amlwg: er eu gwahaniaethau, er eu llwybrau, roedd cysylltiad dal i fod.
En: Something was clear: despite their differences, despite their paths, a connection still existed.

Cy: A pharhaodd yr haul i ddechau dros gyd-ddal.
En: And the sun continued to set over their reunion.


Vocabulary Words:

• gentle: mwyn
• swirled: llifir
• shimmering: disgleirio
• gradually: yn araf
• enthusiastic: brwdfrydig
• reminded: atgoffa
• longing: hiraeth
• gesturing: gest
• pleasant: hyfryd
• stunned: syfrdan
• argument: dadl
• forefront: wyneb
• foolish: ffôl
• trouble: cythraul
• reflection: chwilolau
• relaxed: ymlacio
• forgotten: bron
• warmth: gwres
• silence: distawrwydd
• paths: llwybrau
• connection: cysylltiad
• blowing: chwythu
• faded: llai amlwg
• architecture: penseiri
• art: celf
• gesture: gest
• suggested: awgrymodd
• shadow: llwydni
• eager: awyddus
• brief: byr