Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Letters from the Past: Unraveling Secrets of a Hidden Bunker
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar fore oer o Chwefror, canodd gwynt y gaeaf drwy goedydd parc Bute.
En: On a cold February morning, the winter wind sang through the trees of parc Bute.

Cy: Roedd Cathays a heolydd Caerdydd wedi'u gorchuddio ag eira manion.
En: Cathays and the streets of Caerdydd were covered with fine snow.

Cy: Wrth gerdded tuag at y mynedfa i'r bwncer cudd, roedd Rhian yn penderfynu tynnu ei het fonet am fwy o wres.
En: As she walked toward the entrance to the hidden bunker, Rhian decided to remove her beanie for more warmth.

Cy: Roedd hi'n gwybod bod argyfwng yn y gwaith hwnnw, ond roedd y stori a'i disgwyliai'n bwysicach.
En: She knew there was an emergency at work, but the story awaiting her was more important.

Cy: Mewn pen draw arall, roedd Glyn yn plymio i feddwl am ddirgelion cudd ei hoff le.
En: Meanwhile, Glyn was diving into thoughts about the hidden mysteries of his favorite place.

Cy: Roedd e'n meddwl am straeon cymheiriaid a thrallodau'r rhyfel.
En: He thought about the stories of comrades and the tribulations of war.

Cy: Wrth fynychu'r daith hnawn, roedd e'n cynhesu wrth adael iddo'i hun gael ei amgylchynu gan bethau oedd unwaith yn fyw a'i glecio.
En: As he attended the afternoon tour, he warmed up by letting himself be surrounded by things that were once alive and captivating.

Cy: Safai Rhian a Glyn gyda'i gilydd ym mynedfa'r bwncer.
En: Rhian and Glyn stood together at the entrance of the bunker.

Cy: Roedd golau cyfyngedig a'r arogl o ddamp yn llenwi'r awyr.
En: Dim light and the smell of dampness filled the air.

Cy: "Gobeithio'n well gen i o fewn," meddai Rhian yn ysgafn, gan edrych ar Glyn.
En: "I hope it's better inside," Rhian said lightly, looking at Glyn.

Cy: Gan fynd drwy ddrysau trwm o ddur, roeddent yn gadael i'r distawrwydd eu hamgylchynu.
En: Passing through the heavy steel doors, they allowed silence to envelop them.

Cy: Ar ôl ambell funud, fe stopiodd goleuadau'r arweinlyfr sydyn, a chyfnewidiad na wyddent oedd hynny a rhywbeth nad oeddent yn ei weld bob dydd.
En: After a few moments, the guide's lights suddenly stopped, an exchange between what used to be and something they didn't see every day.

Cy: "Dwi'n mor flinedig," meddai Rhian.
En: "I'm so tired," Rhian said.

Cy: "Ni allwn ni edrych ymlaen ymhellach. Dim signal ffôn yma."
En: "We can't look forward much more. No phone signal here."

Cy: "Beth am i ni edrych o gwmpas?" awgrymodd Glyn, gyda gwen fach.
En: "How about we look around?" Glyn suggested with a small smile.

Cy: "Gallai fod rhywbeth rhagorol ar ben draw'r coridor hwn."
En: "There might be something remarkable at the end of this corridor."

Cy: Felly dechreuon nhw grwydro, pob un o feddwl ar eu helw a'r golled oedd yn aros am eu hargyfwng.
En: So they began to wander, each pondering their profit and the loss that awaited their emergency.

Cy: Roedd y mapiau ar y wal yn dweud straeon am flaenoriaethau a'u hysbrydoliaeth i gyd o fewn mowldau drwg eu blas.
En: The maps on the wall told stories of priorities and their inspiration within unpleasant molds.

Cy: Nid cyn hir cawsant bentwr o lythyrau cudd o wladwriaeth gynt.
En: Not long after, they found a pile of hidden letters from a former state.

Cy: Rhyfeddod Rhian wrth ddarllen rhai o gyfarchion trugaredd a phoen yr adran.
En: Rhian marveled as she read some of the compassionate and painful greetings of the department.

Cy: "Mae'n hawdd anghofio mai pobl go iawn oedd yn wynebu'r rhyngryn," meddai'n ddyddargaeledd.
En: "It's easy to forget that real people faced the conflict," she said thoughtfully.

Cy: "Mae pob llythyr yn daith," ychwanegodd Glyn, gan ofalu am y geiriau ei darllen.
En: "Every letter is a journey," Glyn added, taking care with the words he read.

Cy: "Ond tswn i'n dioddef ac yn llawen hefo nhw hefyd."
En: "But I'd endure and rejoice with them too."

Cy: Rwyf yn feirniadol ac nid oedd dim sain arall yno heblaw eu llais a'r awel o'r dreiglo.
En: Something remarkable had happened to them, something they had never appreciated before.

Cy: Ni ddigwyddodd hyn o'r blaen. Roedd rhywbeth anghyffredin wedi digwydd iddynt erioed gwerthfawrach fyth.
En: As night came and the time to wait for other attendees to come to their rescue, an increasing connection formed between Rhian and Glyn.

Cy: Wrth i'r nos ddod a'r amser i ddisgwyl mynychwyr eraill yn dod i'w hachub, datblygodd cysylltiad cynyddol rhwng Rhian a Glyn.
En: Their gestures turned into comfort and their voices into another story's letters.

Cy: Roedd eu hymgrymiadau yn troi'n gysur a'u lleisiau yn llythrennau stori arall.
En: As the doors unlocked, they moved toward the light with new hope.

Cy: Wrth i'r drysau ddadglowg, roeddent yn symud tuag at y golau gyda gobaith newydd.
En: From their experience, they learned that stories aren't destroyed by being passed over human lives, working with presence, not error, and enduring genuine emotions.

Cy: O'u profiad, roeddent wedi dysgu bod straeon heb eu difa wrth eu torri dros fywydau dynol, gweithio gyda phresennoldeb nid gwall, a dioddef emosiynau gwirioneddol.
En: The next month's sixteenth was now marked on the calendar, one for entirely different stories.

Cy: Roedd troedle'r ail bymtheg gwell wedi'u nodi ar y calendr nawr, un ar gyfer straeon cwbl gwahanol.
En: The night of Halloween had waited for its after chamber.

Cy: Roedd noson Galan Gaeaf wedi aros am ei siambr ôl.
En: The new testimony had made a footprint in unwavering friendship.

Cy: Roedd y dystlwaith newydd wedi gwneud troedle mewn cyfeillgarwch diamau.
En: Rhian was filled with a newfound definite passion, while Glyn had more space than ever to encompass further.

Cy: Roedd Rhian wedi ei lenwi gydag angerdd pendant newydd fyth, tra bod Glyn wedi mwy o le fyth i gynnwys bellach.
En: The house was empty, but they, at least now, were filled with boundless hope.


Vocabulary Words:

• cante: canodd
• bunker: bwncer
• emergency: argyfwng
• comrades: cymheiriaid
• tribulations: trallodau
• dim: cyfyngedig
• dampness: damp
• envelope: amgylchynu
• corridor: coridor
• wander: crwydro
• pondering: meddwl
• unpleasant: drwg eu blas
• compassionate: trugaredd
• rejoice: llawen
• attendees: mynychwyr
• genuine: gwirioneddol
• testimony: tystlwad
• unwavering: diamau
• boundless: di-rigol
• removal: tyniad
• exchange: cyfnewidiad
• marveled: rhyfeddod
• encompass: cynnwys
• endure: dioddef
• engulf: gorchuddio
• captivating: glecio
• awaiting: disgwyl
• greeting: cyfarchion
• profit: elw
• mold: mowldau

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Love's Journey: A Magical Valentine's Day in Snowy Eryri
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Yng nghanol llonyddwch gwanwyn y Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, roedd y coed henffurf hynafol wedi'u gorchuddio mewn mantell o eira disglair.
En: In the stillness of spring in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, the ancient, gnarled trees were covered in a mantle of glittering snow.

Cy: Tasai rhywun yn edrych yn fanwl, byddai'n gweld trywyddau traed o dan ganghennau'u derw swynol.
En: If someone looked closely, they would see footprints under the enchanting oak branches.

Cy: Gareth, Megan, a Rhiannon a oedd yn teithio ar hyd y llwybrau hyn, yn chwilio am antur newydd yn y diwrnod arbennig hwn.
En: It was Gareth, Megan, and Rhiannon who were traveling along these paths, searching for a new adventure on this special day.

Cy: Gareth oedd y cyntaf i ddechrau sgwrs.
En: Gareth was the first to start a conversation.

Cy: "Megan," meddai, "beth am i ni ddringo i'r fan orau, fel ein bod ni'n gallu gweld popeth?"
En: "Megan," he said, "how about we climb to the best spot so that we can see everything?"

Cy: Roedd Megan yn taro'n syth ag ysbryd anturiaethus.
En: Megan was immediately struck with a spirit of adventure.

Cy: "Dw i'n barod y tro hwn, Gareth. Dim ond i'r copa uchaf fydd yn ddigon," meddai'n chwerthin am nad oedd hi'n hepgor yr her.
En: "I'm ready this time, Gareth. Only the highest peak will do," she said, laughing because she wasn't shying away from the challenge.

Cy: Ond roedd Rhiannon, sydd bob tro'n synnwyr cyffredin y grŵp, yn pryderu am y tywydd.
En: But Rhiannon, who is always the common sense of the group, was worried about the weather.

Cy: Roedd treigl yr eira'n dod yn fwy coeth a'r gwynt yn chwimio rhwng y coed yn mynd yn grws.
En: The falling snow was becoming more refined, and the wind was now weaving brusquely between the trees.

Cy: "Beth am edrych ar y map, gareth?" awgrymodd hi, "Mae'r llwybrau yma'n gallu bod yn beryglus pan mae eira mor drwchus."
En: "What about looking at the map, Gareth?" she suggested, "These trails can be dangerous when the snow is so thick."

Cy: Er gwaethaf y gwynt sy'n chwerw, roedd Gareth yn benderfynol o fynd â Megan i fan arbennig; roedd wedi cynnig y syniad amlwg er mwyn ei serchiadau.
En: Despite the biting wind, Gareth was determined to take Megan to a special place; he had suggested the obvious idea in light of his affections.

Cy: Roedd e wedi breuddwydio am y funud hon, ond roedd y tywydd yn ei orfodi i ail-ystyried.
En: He had dreamed of this moment, but the weather forced him to reconsider.

Cy: Wrth i'r cyflwr gwaethygu, penderfynodd Gareth: "Mae angen stopio fan hyn, annwyl. Rydym ni angen sicrhau ein bod ni'n ddiogel."
En: As the conditions worsened, Gareth decided, "We need to stop here, my dear. We need to make sure we are safe."

Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw ddarganfod hen dderwen, gan ymddangos fel cawr tawel dros y tirwedd gwyn, penderfynodd Gareth fuddsoddi ym mhrif benderfyniad ei fywyd.
En: As they discovered an old oak tree, appearing as a quiet giant over the white landscape, Gareth decided to invest in the main decision of his life.

Cy: Gafaelodd ar law Megan dan cysgod y goeden a thawelodd ei feddyliau.
En: He took Megan's hand under the tree's shadow and quieted his thoughts.

Cy: "Megan, y fan hon, yr eiliad hon... Dw i eisiau i ti fod yn rhan o bob diwrnod sydd i ddod," meddai'n daer.
En: "Megan, this place, this moment... I want you to be a part of every day that comes," he said earnestly.

Cy: Er ei syndod, gwenodd Megan, deimlad mawr tu hwnt i weddill yr eira oer.
En: To his surprise, Megan smiled, a feeling overwhelmingly filling beyond the rest of the cold snow.

Cy: "Ydw," atebodd hi, gan ddal eto lawn o ymdrechion meithrin.
En: "Yes," she replied, fully embracing his efforts.

Cy: Gareth wedi dysgu bod gwir ramant yn mae hanfod sydd yn y mynegi meddyliau.
En: Gareth had learned that true romance lies in the essence of expressing one's thoughts.

Cy: Mae'r lleoliad ddim mor bwysig â'r hyn rydych chi'n ei rannu.
En: The location is not as important as what you share.

Cy: Roedd y derwen hir sydd wedi gweld canrifoedd o hyfrydwch a'n tyfnodau, nawr yn llonydd dyst i gariad newydd.
En: The long-standing oak that has witnessed centuries of joy and sorrows was now a silent witness to new love.

Cy: Roedd Rhiannon wedi gwylio'r cyfan yn dawel, yn hapus dros ei ffrindiau, gan deimlo'r brynhawn yn troi i mewn i gogoniant newydd.
En: Rhiannon had watched it all quietly, happy for her friends, feeling the afternoon turn into a new glory.

Cy: Roedd diwrnod Valentine wedi dod yn syniad perffaith o gariad a menter, er gwaethaf yr heriau a ddaeth mewn ffordd anarferol.
En: Valentine's Day had become a perfect idea of love and adventure, despite the challenges that came in an unusual way.


Vocabulary Words:

• stillness: llonyddwch
• ancient: hynafol
• gnarled: henffurf
• mantle: mantell
• glittering: disglair
• footprints: trywyddau traed
• enchanting: swynol
• adventure: antur
• struck: taro
• highest peak: copa uchaf
• shying away: hepgor
• common sense: synnwyr cyffredin
• weaving: chwimio
• brusquely: yn grws
• refined: coeth
• determined: benderfynol
• affections: serchiadau
• reconsider: ail-ystyried
• biting: chwerw
• special place: fan arbennig
• quieted: tawelodd
• earnestly: yn daer
• embracing: dal eto
• essence: hanfod
• centuries: canrifoedd
• witness: dyst
• joy: hyfrydwch
• sorrows: tyfnodau
• unusual: anarferol
• adventure: menter

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Valentine in Cardiff: Carys Finds Courage and Connection
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Mae hi'n Dydd Sant Ffolant, a mae Carys yn eistedd wrth fwrdd bach yng nghornel caffi clyd yng Nghaerdydd.
En: It's Valentine's Day, and Carys is sitting at a small table in the corner of a cozy café in Cardiff.

Cy: Mae'r lle yn gynnes, gyda golau meddal yn goleuo'r ystafell, sŵn sïon ymarferol pobl yn clwstio, a'r arogl o goffi newydd ei fragu yn llenwi'r aer.
En: The place is warm, with soft light illuminating the room, the practical hum of people chatting, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filling the air.

Cy: Mae Carys yn edrych o gwmpas, eu dwylo ychydig yn nerfus ar ei lap.
En: Carys looks around, her hands a little nervous on her lap.

Cy: "Bydd popeth yn iawn," oedd geiriau Elin, ei chyd-letywraig, cyn iddi adael.
En: "Everything will be fine," were the words of Elin, her roommate, before she left.

Cy: "Rho’r gorau i ti, Carys.
En: "Do your best, Carys.

Cy: Dwyt ti ddim ar dy ben dy hun.
En: You're not on your own."

Cy: "Roedd y geiriau hynny yn gyson yn ei meddwl.
En: Those words are constant in her mind.

Cy: Mae'r esgidiau llawr llydan yn y caffi yn sïo wrth i Gareth agosáu at y bwrdd.
En: The broad floor shoes in the café whisper as Gareth approaches the table.

Cy: Mae'n wên disglair ar ei wyneb, ond hefyd mae'n ceisio cuddio rhywbeth yn ei lygaid – pryder tywyll, oedd Carys ddim yn gallu gweld i ddechrau.
En: There's a bright smile on his face, but there's also something hidden in his eyes – a dark anxiety that Carys couldn't see at first.

Cy: "Shwmae Carys," mae Gareth yn dweud yn garedig, tra’n eistedd.
En: "Shwmae Carys," Gareth says kindly, while sitting down.

Cy: Mae ei suedd yn araf ac yn eofn.
En: His approach is slow and bold.

Cy: "Mae'n hyfryd dy weld di yma.
En: "It's lovely to see you here."

Cy: ""Shwmae Gareth," mae Carys yn ateb, yn ceisio cyffwrdd awyrgylch gytûn yn ei llais.
En: "Shwmae Gareth," Carys replies, trying to touch a harmonious tone in her voice.

Cy: Ond mae ias yn fyw o'i fewn.
En: But there's an alive shiver within her.

Cy: Beth os bydd her merw o dawelwch?
En: What if there's a cold challenge of silence?

Cy: Maen nhw’n archebu diodydd.
En: They order drinks.

Cy: Mae Gareth yn dewis cappuccino, tra mae Carys yn menyn i gael latte.
En: Gareth chooses a cappuccino, while Carys opts for a latte.

Cy: Mae gwynt y rhew ar y stryd wedi gwaredu ei ffordd o'r tu allan.
En: The chilly wind on the street has found its way inside.

Cy: Tra bod y defnynnau cyntaf o gawl pêr yn rhoi eu gorau glas i'w cynnal, mae Carys yn penderfynu bod yn onest.
En: As the first drops of warm soup do their best to sustain them, Carys decides to be honest.

Cy: "Gareth," mae'n dechrau'n ofalus, yn lenged i ddod dros y ddraenen o llawer o fewn.
En: "Gareth," she begins cautiously, navigating through the thorn of much within.

Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i mi ddweud rhywbeth.
En: "I have to tell you something.

Cy: Dw i'n un ychydig braidd yn nerfus am hyn i gyd.
En: I'm a little bit nervous about all of this."

Cy: "Mae Gareth yn ysgwyd ei ben yn ganiatáu ar unwaith.
En: Gareth shakes his head in immediate agreement.

Cy: "Ha, dw i’n deall hynny.
En: "Ha, I understand that.

Cy: A dwyn i'n argyhoeddedig o'r un beth.
En: And I’m convinced of the same thing.

Cy: Mae bron i mi fod yn poeni am fy swydd.
En: I almost worry about my job."

Cy: "Mae hynny'n ei synnu.
En: That surprises her.

Cy: Yn sydyn, maen nhw'n dechrau siarad am waith, am freuddwydion, am y bastard o ofni'r anhysbys.
En: Suddenly, they begin talking about work, about dreams, about the dread of fearing the unknown.

Cy: Mae'n ddoniol sut gall pobl ddod at ei gilydd trwy eu bregusrwydd.
En: It's funny how people can come together through their vulnerabilities.

Cy: Pan rydyn ni'n gafod golwg Gareth yn taflu darlun o ofnau tebyg, mae hynny'n nosi Carys.
En: When Gareth projects a glimpse of similar fears, it soothes Carys.

Cy: Mae ei gragen yn ymddangos, ac yna edrych arno, mae'n teimlo ledaeniad o ysgafnder.
En: Her shell appears, and then looking at him, she feels a spreading lightness.

Cy: Mae awyr deimlad hamddenol yn esgowtsio'r ddau, fel gwirionedd wedi'i wasgaru, dramatig ac eto’n llethu.
En: An air of relaxed feeling guides the two, like a scattered truth, dramatic yet overwhelming.

Cy: Mae Carys yn feiddgar ar y diwedd i ddweud, "Beth am wneud hyn eto?
En: Carys boldly says at the end, "How about we do this again?

Cy: Ei ail-drefnu?
En: Reschedule?"

Cy: "Mae gwên fawr Gareth yn disgleirio, "Yn wir, bydda i wrth fy modd.
En: Gareth's big smile shines, "Indeed, I'd love that."

Cy: "Maen nhw'n gadael y caffi, gyda'r eira yn dechrau disgyn yn ysgafn iddo gwrw eu llwybr, deimlo gafael newydd ar ogyfeillion posibl a phas cyfnewid canhwyllau, yn gwybod wrth wynebu’r byd gyda mwy o obaith a hyder.
En: They leave the café, with the snow starting to fall gently to blur their path, feeling a new grip on possible friendships and exchanged candles, knowing they face the world with more hope and confidence.


Vocabulary Words:

• cozy: clyd
• illuminating: goleuo
• aroma: arogl
• nervous: nerfus
• constant: cyson
• broad: llydan
• whisper: sïo
• kindly: caredig
• harmonious: gytûn
• shiver: ias
• chilly: rhew
• cautiously: ofalus
• thorn: ddraenen
• dread: bastard
• vulnerabilities: bregusrwydd
• glimpse: golwg
• soothes: nosi
• shell: cragen
• lightness: ysgafnder
• scattered: wedi'i wasgaru
• boldly: beiddgar
• reschedule: ail-drefnu
• blur: cwrw
• grip: gafael
• exchanged: cyfnewid
• candles: canhwyllau
• confidence: hyder
• warm: cynnes
• approach: agosáu
• slow: araf

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Snow-Draped Streets to Digital Dreams: A Family's Shift
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Y diwrnod oedd yn oer, gyda'r eira newydd yn claddu strydoedd Caerdydd.
En: The day was cold, with the fresh snow burying the streets of Caerdydd.

Cy: Ystod y Gaeaf, roedd busnesau teuluol fel un Gareth yn brwydro i oroesi mewn byd sy'n newid yn gyflym.
En: During the winter, family businesses like Gareth's were struggling to survive in a rapidly changing world.

Cy: Roedd Gareth, entrepreneur profiadol, yn cadw pwyslais ar drefn draddodiadol.
En: Gareth, an experienced entrepreneur, maintained an emphasis on traditional order.

Cy: Ond roedd ei ferch, Rhian, yn gweld y posibiliadau newydd cyflwyno gan farchnadoedd digidol.
En: But his daughter, Rhian, saw the new possibilities offered by digital markets.

Cy: Rhian oedd yn ffrind i bob teclyn a gwahanol raglenni cyfrifiadurol, y fath oedd caru technegau newydd a'r datblygiadau cyffrous a ddigwyddai yn y Welsh Tech Hub.
En: Rhian was a friend to every gadget and different computer programs, loving new techniques and the exciting developments happening at the Welsh Tech Hub.

Cy: Roedd ganddi syniadau gwyllt, yn llawn gweledigaethau i weddnewid busnes y teulu, ond collodd amynedd pan nad oedd ei dad yn gweld y byd drwy'r un lens wag.
En: She had wild ideas, full of visions for transforming the family business, but she lost patience when her father couldn't see the world through the same open lens.

Cy: Rhwng y ddau oedd Emrys, brawd Gareth, yn trio sicrhau bod heddwch yn y teulu.
En: Between the two was Emrys, Gareth's brother, trying to ensure peace in the family.

Cy: Roedd diwrnod San Ffolant yn nesáu, ac roedd Rhian wedi cynllunio i chwalu ei meddyliau ar y bwrdd mewn ffordd penodol.
En: Diwrnod San Ffolant (Valentine's Day) was approaching, and Rhian had planned to spread her ideas on the table in a specific way.

Cy: Paratôdd gyflwyniad cudd, gan obeithio gyrru’i dad i weld mantais digideiddio.
En: She prepared a hidden presentation, hoping to drive her father to see the advantage of digitization.

Cy: Ond, trwy y nosweithiau oer, roedd croesair arall gan Gareth, yn ystyried gwerthu'r busnes i osgoi sgarmes.
En: But, through the cold evenings, there was another concern for Gareth, considering selling the business to avoid a skirmish.

Cy: Gyda'r prynhawn wedi cyrraedd, roedd yr adeilad yn Hwb Tech Cymru yn frwd o egni.
En: As the afternoon arrived, the building at the Hwb Tech Cymru was buzzing with energy.

Cy: Rhoddai'r ystafelloedd gwydr brafddelwedd uwch-dechnoleg, gyda sŵn bywiog syniadau newydd yn gyson.
En: The glass rooms gave off a high-tech image, with the lively sound of new ideas constantly present.

Cy: Yn eu cyfarfod teuluol, roedd y tensiynau'n uchel.
En: In their family meeting, tensions were high.

Cy: Rhoddodd Rhian ei chyflwyniad, yn syllu'n benderfynol i lygaid ei thad.
En: Rhian gave her presentation, staring determinedly into her father's eyes.

Cy: "Gweler," meddai hi, "dyma’r dyfodol."
En: "Look," she said, "here is the future."

Cy: Roedd emosiwn yn ystwytho wrth i'r gwirioneddau personol ddod i'r golwg.
En: Emotion shifted as personal truths came to light.

Cy: Gareth yn edifarhau, "Nid wyf am golli'r hyn a adeiladwyd gan ein cynhefsydd.
En: Gareth lamented, "I don't want to lose what was built by our ancestors.

Cy: Ond, dydw i ddim eisiau diystyru’r dyfodol chwaith."
En: But, I don't want to disregard the future either."

Cy: Cafodd Emrys faes sefydlog ar y bwrdd: “Pam na allwn geisio gychwyn ar brosiect peilot?
En: Emrys found a stable ground at the table: “Why can't we try to start a pilot project?

Cy: Rhian, gad i ni weld y pwerau newydd.
En: Rhian, let us see the new powers.

Cy: Gareth, byddaf yn monitro ym mhob cam.”
En: Gareth, I will monitor every step.”

Cy: Cafwyd cytundeb.
En: An agreement was reached.

Cy: Cytunodd Gareth i roi cynnig ar syniadau Rhian, gyda'r tri ohonynt yn sylweddoli pwysigrwydd cydweithio.
En: Gareth agreed to give Rhian's ideas a chance, with all three of them realizing the importance of collaboration.

Cy: Yn y diwedd, roedd Gareth wedi ehangu ei orwelion, yn derbyn newid fel cwreiddyn newydd, tra Rhian wedi dysgu gwerth amynedd wrth gyflwyno syniadau newydd.
En: In the end, Gareth had broadened his horizons, accepting change as a new foundation, while Rhian learned the value of patience when introducing new ideas.

Cy: Gyda Emrys yn ennill mwy o hyder, roedd ganddo bictiwr o’i rôl fel arweinydd yn tyfu.
En: With Emrys gaining more confidence, he had a growing picture of his role as a leader.

Cy: Roedd eira’n parhau i gwympo y tu allan, ond o fewn yr hwb, roedd y teulu wedi dod o hyd i ffordd newydd o symud ymlaen, gyda thraddodiad a’r arloesedd yn cyd-fyw.
En: The snow continued to fall outside, but within the hub, the family had found a new way forward, with tradition and innovation coexisting.

Cy: Roedd yr arwyddion o ddyddiau gwell iawn i ddod.
En: The signs of much better days were very evident.


Vocabulary Words:

• burying: claddu
• entrepreneur: entrepreneur
• emphasis: pwyslais
• gadget: teclyn
• techniques: technegau
• visions: gweledigaethau
• patience: amynedd
• skirmish: sgarmes
• buzzing: brwd
• tensions: tensiynau
• determinedly: benderfynol
• lamented: edifarhau
• disregard: diystyru
• pilot project: prosiect peilot
• collaboration: cydweithio
• horizons: orwelion
• foundation: cwreiddyn
• spread: chwalu
• advantage: mantais
• hidden: cudd
• afternoon: prynhawn
• glass rooms: ystafelloedd gwydr
• emotion: emosiwn
• truths: gwirioneddau
• ancestors: cynhefsydd
• stable: sefydlog
• ensured: sicrhau
• transformed: gweddnewid
• elder: hyder
• growing picture: pictiwr yn tyfu

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Love and Laughter in the Snow: A Valentine's Day Surprise
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fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-02-10-23-34-02-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar ddiwrnod oer ym mis Chwefror, roedd eira'n disgyn yn araf dros Barc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog.
En: On a cold day in February, snow was slowly falling over Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog.

Cy: Roedd yr aer yn lân ac yn fras.
En: The air was clean and brisk.

Cy: Wrth fynd i mewn i'r maes parcio, roedd Gareth yn edrych yn benderfynol, gyda craith o bryder yn ei lygaid.
En: As he entered the parking lot, Gareth looked determined, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

Cy: Roedd wedi cynllunio suprise arbennig ar Ddydd Sant Ffolant i Seren.
En: He had planned a special surprise for Valentine's Day for Seren.

Cy: Roedd hi'n diwrnod olaf Symposiwn Rhyng-gwladol Paratholi rhai adegau clomics.
En: It was the last day of the International Symposium, preparing occasional comics.

Cy: Roedd Seren, sy'n benderfynol ac yn naturiol, yn awyddus i ddarganfod y llwybrau y mynyddoedd.
En: Seren, who is determined and naturally inclined, was eager to explore the paths of the mountains.

Cy: “Dwi’n methu aros i weld be sy’n y farchnad,” meddai Seren yn gyffrous, ei thrwyn goch gan yr oerfel.
En: “I can’t wait to see what’s in the market,” said Seren excitedly, her nose red from the cold.

Cy: Daethant i farchnad fach, lle'r oedd y farchnad leol yn fywiog gydag aroglau o gaws hyd a lled, bara ffres, a gwahanol gymysgeddau o sudd afal pwmp.
En: They arrived at a small market, where the local market was lively with aromas of cheese everywhere, fresh bread, and various blends of spiced apple juice.

Cy: Roedd y stondinau'n llawn o gynnyrch lleol, o lysiau ffres i felysion cartref.
En: The stalls were full of local produce, from fresh vegetables to homemade sweets.

Cy: "Rydych chi'n edrych ar abwyd arbennig," dywedodd Gareth yn ddiymhongar, ei galon yn llawn gobaith.
En: "You're looking at a special bait," said Gareth unassumingly, his heart full of hope.

Cy: Nid oedd Seren yn sylweddoli fod Gareth wedi llunio cynllun arbennig.
En: Seren didn’t realize that Gareth had devised a special plan.

Cy: "Os cymerai lwybr arall i Seren sef y gobaith hwnnw yw newid ai hi."
En: "If I took another path for Seren that hope is to change her."

Cy: “Gareth, gad i ni bedlera’r llwybr newydd hwn,” awgrymodd Seren, yn canu bron, wrth bwyntio tuag at llwybr gwyntog, lle'r oedd coed yn gael eu gorchuddio â chotiau eira.
En: “Gareth, let’s explore this new path,” suggested Seren, almost singing, pointing towards a winding path where trees were covered with coats of snow.

Cy: Gwelodd Gareth y cyfle i gasglu eitemau ar gyfer y picnic, gan ddweud yn dawel: "Iawn, gad i ni weld ble mae'n arwain."
En: Gareth saw the opportunity to gather items for the picnic, quietly saying: “Alright, let’s see where it leads.”

Cy: Wrth iddynt ddilyn y llwybr, dechreuodd Gareth casglu nwyddau: bara ciabatta ffres, cacennau cri, caws Caerffili a photel fach o sudd afal pwmp.
En: As they followed the path, Gareth began to collect goods: fresh ciabatta bread, Welsh cakes, Caerphilly cheese, and a small bottle of spiced apple juice.

Cy: Roedd i hidden barrug ym mhob pen mesil.
En: There were hidden frosts in every direction.

Cy: Wrth i'r duo cymeryd nap, cyhoeddodd Seren yn sydyn fel pendil, bod llwybr oedd yno.
En: As the duo took a nap, Seren suddenly announced like a pendulum that there was a path there.

Cy: Pan gyrhaeddon nhw awyr agored o olygfa eira osgimiaethus, erbyn hyn dechreuodd gochdrwyth, un o bryder yn ei le sageig gwyn fel eira rhwd.
En: When they reached an open snowy vista, now beginning to glow red at dusk, one worry settled in its white snowy cage.

Cy: Aeth Gareth i wneud ei gam.
En: Gareth went to make his move.

Cy: Dangosodd iddo'r ardal, ac arhosodd ar ryw grib mynydd.
En: He showed her the area and paused on some mountain ridge.

Cy: Y ffordd hon, oedd yflir golygfa ble roedd newid wedi ymddangos.
En: This way, was the clear view where change had appeared.

Cy: Seren troi feddwl inn'n orllyd eisoes yn ei golygfan.
En: Seren turned her mind already engulfed in the scenery.

Cy: Daeth Gareth â'r bwyd allan o'i sac backpack, gan daenu blanced fach i lawr ar y llawr snowog.
En: Gareth brought out the food from his backpack, spreading a small blanket on the snowy ground.

Cy: "Seren, mae yna rywbeth i ti," meddai, yn tynnu cerdyn o'i gôt.
En: “Seren, there’s something for you,” he said, pulling a card from his coat.

Cy: Roedd wedi ysgrifennu bwriad ei galon a'r hyn cla gwaithedwi, yn gobeithio y byddai'n golygu mor fwyn i Seren.
En: He had written his heart’s intent and what he dared, hoping it would mean so much to Seren.

Cy: Ymddygodd Seren y golygfa a'r syniad, ei llygaid yn symud chwythedig y bwyalch.
En: Seren absorbed the view and the gesture, her eyes moving with delight like an owl.

Cy: "Gareth... mae hyn yn ofnadwy," atebodd gyda gwên fawr, wedi ei chyffroi gan y feddylgarwch gryf Gareth.
En: "Gareth... this is wonderful," she replied with a big smile, thrilled by Gareth's strong thoughtfulness.

Cy: Arhosodd y ddau ar y llwyfan, yn ceisio gwneud y mwyaf o rôl y byd eira, yn gollwng sawl awr mewn boster teimladau, hyfforddi ar dirwedd syfrdanol a phethegor cegin.
En: The two stayed on the platform, trying to make the most of the snowy world, spending several hours in an emotional poster, training on the stunning landscape and culinary matters.

Cy: Drwy fynd gyda'r llif, dysgodd Gareth na fydd rhaid i bopeth fod yn berffaith i greu dangosiadau arbennig.
En: By going with the flow, Gareth learned that not everything needs to be perfect to create special moments.

Cy: Wrth i Seren fwynhau’r funud, bychana ar yr un lle, sylweddolodd pa mor werthfawr oedd eu hap a'u hwyl a theimlodd faint o ddigwyddiadau y mae’r syniadauoriaeth feichiadu yno.
En: As Seren enjoyed the moment, pausing in that same place, they realized how valuable their fun and spontaneity was and felt the weight of the events fueled by such creative imagination there.

Cy: Felly, yn y Bannau Brycheiniog gorchuddiedig eira, roedd y ddau yn dathlu dydd Sant Ffolant gyda'i gilydd, yn fwynhau ymdeimlad o rhamant perffaith, er iddynt nad bod yn wreiddiol y bore hwnnw.
En: So, in the snow-covered Bannau Brycheiniog, the two celebrated Valentine's Day together, enjoying a sense of perfect romance, even though it hadn't been the original plan that morning.


Vocabulary Words:

• brisk: bras
• determined: benderfynol
• symposium: symposiwn
• comic: clomics
• eager: awyddus
• aroma: arogl
• blend: cymysgedd
• unassuming: diymhongar
• winding: gwyntog
• vista: golygfa
• pause: arhosodd
• ridged: crib
• dare: gwaithedwi
• owl: bwyalch
• thrilled: cyffroi
• post: boster
• spontaneity: hwyl
• creative: beichiadu
• romance: rhamant
• fall: disgyn
• naturally: yn naturiol
• path: llwybr
• frost: barrug
• glow: goleuo
• intent: bwriad
• movement: symudiad
• culinary: phethegor
• venture: menter
• gather: casglu
• spontaneous: spontaneiwst

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Summiting Friendships: Lessons from the Brecon Beacons
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fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-02-09-23-34-02-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar fore oer yn y gaeaf, roedd y Brecon Beacons yn codi’n fry i'r cymylau gyda’i gorchudd o eira.
En: On a cold winter morning, the Brecon Beacons rose high to the clouds with their blanket of snow.

Cy: Roedd Rhiannon, Gwilym, ac Eleri yn cychwyn eu taith.
En: Rhiannon, Gwilym, and Eleri began their journey.

Cy: Roedd yr awyr oer yn magen cyhuddiad o antur.
En: The cold air carried a charge of adventure.

Cy: Roedd Rhiannon ar y blaen, ei llygaid yn disgleirio gyda'r awydd i gyraedd y copa.
En: Rhiannon led the way, her eyes gleaming with the desire to reach the summit.

Cy: Roedd yr eira newydd ar y llwybrau yn sgleinio fel crisialau.
En: The fresh snow on the paths sparkled like crystals.

Cy: Yn dawel yn ei meddwl, roedd Rhiannon eisiau profi ei bod hi'n gryf, er gwaethaf ei anadlu bron yn brin.
En: Silently in her mind, Rhiannon wanted to prove she was strong, despite her breathing almost being labored.

Cy: Roedd Gwilym ar ei hôl, gyda llond ei ddwylo yn hwyluso'r daith.
En: Gwilym was behind her, with his hands full easing the journey.

Cy: Roedd yn aml yn edrych yn ôl at Eleri, oedd yn neidio o gerrig i gerrig, yn gwenu'n eang wrth wneud hynny.
En: He often looked back at Eleri, who was hopping from stone to stone, grinning widely as she did so.

Cy: Roedd Eleri wastad yn llawn bywyd, a hyd yn oed ar fore fel hwn, ni allai ei hewyllys fynd â synnwyr cyffredin.
En: Eleri was always full of life, and even on a morning like this, her spirit could outpace common sense.

Cy: Wrth i'r cymylau dynnau ac oeri'r awyr, dechreuodd gwynt oer chwipio trwy'r beacons.
En: As the clouds gathered and cooled the air, a cold wind began to whip through the beacons.

Cy: Roedd y tîm yn teimlo'r oerfel yn eu hesgyrn.
En: The team felt the chill in their bones.

Cy: Rhiannon, serchus dân yn ei dŵr, dechreuodd deimlo straen yn ei hysgyfaint.
En: Rhiannon, with a warm fire in her heart, started to feel strain in her lungs.

Cy: Roedd ei phigyn o asthma yn rhoi arwyddion annymunol.
En: Her spike of asthma was giving unpleasant warnings.

Cy: “Ydw i'n iawn,” meddyliodd Rhiannon, ond roedd anadl ei thynhau.
En: "Am I okay," thought Rhiannon, but her breath was tightening.

Cy: "Rydyn ni'n iawn?" gwaeddodd Gwilym, ei llais yn cael ei chwilota gan y gwynt.
En: "Are we okay?" shouted Gwilym, his voice carried away by the wind.

Cy: Roedd yn gwybod bod angen iddynt gadw lygad, ond roedd ofn y gallai ddim bod yn ddigon.
En: He knew they needed to keep an eye out, but feared it might not be enough.

Cy: Roedd Eleri wedi bod yn dawnsio o'u blaenau ond darganfyddodd bod ei hysbryd ferwrug yn dewi, yn gweld pryder ar wyneb Rhiannon.
En: Eleri had been dancing ahead but found her sprightly spirit silent as she saw concern on Rhiannon's face.

Cy: “Rhiannon, a wyt ti'n iawn?”
En: "Rhiannon, are you alright?"

Cy: Wrth iddi frwydro i ddal ei hanadl, rhoes Rhiannon weledigaeth am y copa.
En: As she struggled to catch her breath, Rhiannon envisioned the summit ahead.

Cy: Roedd yn gliriach fyth sut oedd hyn yn her nawr.
En: It was clearer than ever how much this was now a challenge.

Cy: Ond ei wyneb oedd yn rhoi poen, eithr cynhwysol - y synnwyr o’i hunaniaeth.
En: But her face bore the pain, yet inclusive - the sense of her identity.

Cy: "Ydw i wedi meddwl llawer am orffen... ond rhaid i ni stopio."
En: "I've thought a lot about finishing... but we have to stop."

Cy: Serch hynny, pan gynigiodd Gwilym ei chymorth, roedd ei llais yn foment achubol.
En: Nevertheless, when Gwilym offered his help, his voice was a saving moment.

Cy: Yn sydyn, fe ganfyddodd inhaler yn yr ateb cyflym.
En: Suddenly, he found an inhaler as a quick solution.

Cy: "Dyma fo, Rhiannon."
En: "Here it is, Rhiannon."

Cy: Cymerodd Rhiannon yr inhaler, diolchodd yn dawel.
En: Rhiannon took the inhaler and quietly thanked him.

Cy: Doedd dim ond un peth i’w wneud erbyn hynny.
En: There was only one thing to do by then.

Cy: Cyfeillion gwirion yn gwybod pan oedd angen iddynt gefnogi.
En: True friends knew when they needed to provide support.

Cy: Fe ddefnyddiodd hi'r inhaler, a gyda phob anadl roedd hi'n ymddangos fel petai'r llwybr newydd ei derfyn.
En: She used the inhaler, and with each breath, it seemed as if the path was newly defined.

Cy: Wedi troi nôl, teithient i lawr y llwybr garw.
En: Having turned back, they journeyed down the rugged path.

Cy: Roedd eu traed yn fyrlymu, ond roedd gwynt newydd yn amsugno eu dyfarniadau.
En: Their steps were lively, but a new wind absorbed their judgments.

Cy: “Mae'n amser i ni fod yn saff,” awgrymodd Eleri, gwirionedd y geiriau yn amlwg.
En: "It's time for us to be safe," suggested Eleri, the truth of the words clear.

Cy: Pan gyrhaeddodd y grŵp y cefndir is, roedd Rhiannon wedi rhyfeddu.
En: When the group reached the lower ground, Rhiannon was amazed.

Cy: Roedd y copa heb ei gyrraedd, ond roedd datgydweithio erbyn hynny wedi newid ei meddwl.
En: The summit had not been reached, but the collaboration had changed her mind by then.

Cy: Roedd derbyn cymorth, hyd yn oed os mai frig ni chyrhaeddir, yn arwydd o gryfder.
En: Accepting help, even if a peak was not reached, was a sign of strength.

Cy: Gyda’r diwedd y stori hon, deallwyd gan Rhiannon fod y daith i’r person orau eraill yn gallu cyfateb â chwilio am fynyddoedd uchel.
En: With the end of this story, Rhiannon understood that the journey to being the best version of oneself can correspond with climbing high mountains.

Cy: Mae’n llawer o’r amser nad yw pobl fel fi’n edrych i gymryd anadl, ond ein nod yw cyrraedd pentwr ein bywydau’n iach.
En: Much of the time people like me do not look to take a breath, but our goal is to reach the summit of our lives healthily.

Cy: A dyna fel digwyddodd e - nid y copaoedd neu lwyddiannau, ond y cyfeillgarwch a dyraniad priodol yn y diwedd sy'n rhoi ased mwy o harmoni mewn calon.
En: And that's how it happened - not the summits or achievements, but the friendship and appropriate allocation in the end that bring more harmony to the heart.


Vocabulary Words:

• beacons: beacons
• gleaming: disgleirio
• summit: copa
• crystals: crisialau
• labored: brin
• outpace: fynd â
• whip: chwipio
• strain: straen
• asthma: asthma
• tightening: tynhau
• concern: pryder
• inclusive: cynhwysol
• identity: hunaniaeth
• inhaler: inhaler
• fierce: fyrlymu
• rugged: garw
• collaboration: cyfateb â
• internal: ystwyth
• adventure: antur
• grinning: gwenu
• represent: cynrychioli
• appropriate: priodol
• rebirth: adfywiad
• charge: cyhuddiad
• falter: droi'n sâl
• weary: blino
• resilience: gallu gwrthsefyll
• insight: mewnwelediad
• accomplishments: cyflawniadau
• silhouette: silwét

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Poet's Winter: Love and Literature on Barry Island
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Wrth i Dylan gerdded ar hyd y traeth lleol ym Mharry Island, mae ei draed yn plymio i'r tywod oer.
En: As Dylan walks along the local beach on Barry Island, his feet sink into the cold sand.

Cy: Mae llanw'r nos yn dod i mewn, a gwynt y gaeaf yn chwythu trwy ei gôt.
En: The evening tide is coming in, and the winter wind is blowing through his coat.

Cy: Mae rhuthr yr arcedau yn dawel yn y tymor hwn, ond mae ei feddwl yn sŵnlladd.
En: The rush of the arcades is quiet in this season, but his mind is buzzing.

Cy: Mae ei rieni wedi dweud iddo astudio, astudio, a mwy o astudio ar gyfer yr arholiadau TGAU sydd ar y gorwel.
En: His parents have told him to study, study, and study more for the TGAU exams that are on the horizon.

Cy: Ond y gaeaf yma, mae rhywbeth arall ar feddwl Dylan.
En: But this winter, something else is on Dylan's mind.

Cy: Mae'n farddonol, ond mae'n ofni beth fydd ei rieni'n ei feddwl.
En: It's poetic, but he's afraid of what his parents will think.

Cy: Ar y pen arall o'r pentref, mae Carys, y ferch mae'n edmygu, yn paratoi ar gyfer diwrnod San Ffolant.
En: On the other side of the village, Carys, the girl he admires, is preparing for Valentine's Day.

Cy: Mae hi'n fyfyriwr, fel Dylan, ond mae'r pwysau'n diflannu pan mae'n meddwl am ei ffrindiau a'i diddordebau.
En: She is a student, like Dylan, but the pressure vanishes when she thinks about her friends and interests.

Cy: Nid yw'n gwybod bod Dylan yn galluogi ei deimladau yn y gair ysgrifenedig.
En: She doesn't know that Dylan is channeling his feelings into the written word.

Cy: Wedi'r cyfan, mae Dylan yn berson tawel yn yr ysgol.
En: After all, Dylan is a quiet person at school.

Cy: Ar ddiwrnod San Ffolant, mae Dylan yn wynebu penderfyniad anodd.
En: On Valentine's Day, Dylan faces a difficult decision.

Cy: Mae ei ddosbarth math gyda Rhys, ei ffrind gorau, yn wag.
En: His math class with Rhys, his best friend, is empty.

Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i mi fynd," meddai wrth ei hun.
En: "I have to go," he tells himself.

Cy: Yn lle bod yn y dosbarth, mae'n eistedd ar fainc tu allan, y môr yn chwynnu o'i flaen.
En: Instead of being in class, he sits on a bench outside, the sea whispering in front of him.

Cy: Mae'n agor llyfr nodiadau bach ac yn dechrau sgwennu.
En: He opens a small notebook and starts writing.

Cy: Yn yr awyr iach, mae'r geiriau'n llifo fel dŵr.
En: In the fresh air, the words flow like water.

Cy: Brawddegau sy'n dwyn cyfoeth ac anwyldeb, hanes ei edmygedd cudd am Carys.
En: Sentences that carry richness and affection, tales of his hidden admiration for Carys.

Cy: "Rhaid gwneud hyn," meddai wrtho'i hun, a phan mae'r gerdd yn gyflawn, mae Dylan yn ei lleisio mewn amlen binc fach, gan adael ei enw allan.
En: "This has to be done," he tells himself, and when the poem is complete, Dylan places it in a small pink envelope, leaving his name out.

Cy: Mae'n pasio'r amlen i destun Carys, yn ei ddweud mai dim ond "gan rhywun sy'n poeni".
En: He passes the envelope to a friend of Carys, saying it's just "from someone who cares."

Cy: Y diwrnod wedyn, mae Carys yn sefyll ynysig ar y traeth, yn dal y papur yn ei dwylo, ei llygaid yn llenwi'n llawen wrth ddarllen pob llinell.
En: The next day, Carys stands alone on the beach, holding the paper in her hands, her eyes filling with joy as she reads every line.

Cy: "Ma dyweder," meddai, gan wybod y cymeriadau a ddechreuodd y llythyr.
En: "I knew it," she says, recognizing the handwriting that started the letter.

Cy: Yng nghanol y noson, mae hi'n gweld Dylan.
En: In the middle of the evening, she sees Dylan.

Cy: Mae hi'n gwenu a dweud, "Rydw i wedi darllen dy gerdd.
En: She smiles and says, "I've read your poem."

Cy: " Mae hi'n dan arwyneb, ond mae'r gair nad oedd byth wedi cael ei ddatgan yn fwriadol.
En: She's glowing, but the word that was never intentionally expressed remains unspoken.

Cy: Maent yn siarad am y cerdd, eu hymdrechion, ac mae gyfeillgarwch newydd yn ffynnu o'r awyrgylch yma.
En: They talk about the poem, their efforts, and a new friendship blossoms from this atmosphere.

Cy: Mae llyged Dylan yn gwenu gyda'r rosaidd newydd o hyder.
En: Dylan's eyes shine with the newfound warmth of confidence.

Cy: Er bod TGAU yn dal i ddatgelu ei wladwriaeth, mae'n dysgu y bydd cydbwysedd rhwng pasion a chyfrifoldebau yn dyfnder y llwyddiant gwreiddiol.
En: Although TGAU still reveals its threat, he learns that balancing passion and responsibilities is the depth of true success.

Cy: Mae arno'r dewrder i wynebu ei rhieni, ac yn araf, mae'n rhannu mwy o’i bŵas barddonol wrth gadw ei ffrindiau wrth ei ochr.
En: He finds the courage to face his parents, and slowly, he shares more of his poetic prowess while keeping his friends by his side.

Cy: Mae'r gaeaf ar Barry Island yn dawel, ond mae calon Dylan yn brysur.
En: The winter on Barry Island is quiet, but Dylan's heart is busy.


Vocabulary Words:

• sink: plymio
• tide: llanw
• rush: rhuthr
• buzzing: sŵnlladd
• horizon: gorwel
• poetic: farddonol
• admire: edmygu
• pressure: pwysau
• channeling: galluogi
• whispering: chwynnu
• flow: llifo
• richness: cyfoeth
• affection: anwyldeb
• hidden: cudd
• complete: cyflawn
• envelope: amlen
• joy: llawen
• recognizing: gwybod
• intentionally: fwriadol
• blossoms: ffynnu
• atmosphere: awyrgylch
• confidence: hyder
• leadership: cyfeillgarwch
• balancing: cydbwysedd
• commendable: syniadol
• prowess: bŵas
• courage: dewrder
• efforts: ymdrechion
• glowing: dan arwyneb
• threat: gynllwyn

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Rainy Day Revelations: New Perspectives at Sain Ffagan
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar ddiwrnod oer o aeaf, pan oedd cymylau tywyll yn llyncu'r awyr, daeth Emlyn i Amgueddfa Werin Cymru yn Sain Ffagan.
En: On a cold winter's day, when dark clouds swallowed the sky, Emlyn came to the National Museum of History in Sain Ffagan.

Cy: Roedd yn lle arbennig iddo, llawn hanes a straeon a gawsai eu hymgolli ynddynt ers blynyddoedd.
En: It was a special place for him, full of history and stories he had immersed himself in for years.

Cy: Wrth gerdded rhwng y tai traddodiadol, clywodd llais sy’n adenillio wrth y drws.
En: As he walked between the traditional houses, he heard a voice echoing at the door.

Cy: Rhian oedd yn ymguddio rhag y glaw a ddechreuodd ddisgyn yn drwm.
En: It was Rhian hiding from the rain that had begun to fall heavily.

Cy: Llwyddodd y ddau i ymadaw heddiw amgwedd hars dorchudd.
En: The two managed to escape the harsh environment today.

Cy: Wrth edrych ar y cadeiriau coed wrth y tân, dechreuodd Rhian feddwl am y diwrnod a'r lluniau yr oedd yn bwriadu tynnu.
En: Looking at the wooden chairs by the fire, Rhian began to think about the day and the photos she intended to take.

Cy: Ond arhosodd Emlyn, gan ei dolennu i siarad.
En: But Emlyn lingered, wrapping her in conversation.

Cy: "Mae modd dysgu cymaint fan hyn," meddai Emlyn yn dawel yn sboncen Rhian.
En: "You can learn so much here," said Emlyn quietly, surprising Rhian.

Cy: "Dyma gartref ein cyndeidiau, ein traddodiadau.
En: "This is the home of our ancestors, our traditions."

Cy: "Edrychodd Rhian arno gyda disglair meddwl.
En: Rhian looked at him with a bright thought.

Cy: "Fel ffotograffydd, rwy'n chwilio am ysbrydoliaeth.
En: "As a photographer, I'm looking for inspiration.

Cy: A allwch ddangos i mi'r hyn a roddai brofiad newydd?
En: Can you show me what would provide a new experience?"

Cy: "Dechreuodd y ddau sgwrsio o ddifri am eu diddordebau.
En: The two began to have a serious conversation about their interests.

Cy: Roedd gan Emlyn syniadau helaeth am y cerdded menywod a'r helfa âr hyn oedd pobl yn gwneud mewn amseroedd hir.
En: Emlyn had extensive ideas about the walking habits of women and the gatherers of what people used to do in long-gone times.

Cy: Roedd Rhian yn agored i ddysgu mwy, colli'i hun ym myw hanes.
En: Rhian was open to learning more, losing herself in the living history.

Cy: Y tu allan, roedd y glaw yn drwm, yn bwrw i lawr, ond dan gysgod y tô, roedd y ddau yn teimlo'n gynnes o dan rennir o sgwrs.
En: Outside, the rain was heavy, pouring down, but under the roof's shelter, the two felt warm under the shared conversation.

Cy: Barbico y lá damwain, y agréable, ac yn llanw Rhodes i'dd galw lleig ceg doriad newydd.
En: It was a delightful accidental meeting, filling Rhodes with the feeling of calling for breaking new ground.

Cy: Fel roedd y glaw yn tawelu, edrychodd Emlyn a Rhian y tu allan i weld y lan niwl yn codi.
En: As the rain quietened, Emlyn and Rhian looked outside to see the mist rising.

Cy: Gwyrodd Emlyn rhywbeth i Rhian: "Byddai’n hyfryd pe gallem gones y penodau anheddol fy ffefr fwy o drafod.
En: Emlyn whispered something to Rhian: "It would be wonderful if we could turn everyday chapters into something more discussable."

Cy: ""Rwy'n meddwl y gallaf weld sut mae'r baneri o ffragnau gmenogl," atebodd Rhian, gan gychwyn syniad ar gyfer cyfres ffotograffig newydd.
En: "I think I can see how the fragments of inspiration come together," replied Rhian, sparking an idea for a new photographic series.

Cy: Wedi hynny, roddwyd amser i rydd amser a'r tywydd.
En: After that, time was given to free time and the weather.

Cy: Heddiw, roeddent wedi darganfod llawer mwy nag o arosia ar drankje ond o'r haneswrol Walt coñunu.
En: Today, they discovered much more than just waiting for a drink but from historical perspectives to new stories.

Cy: Roedd walpawr y fan a gemau â cennetng a dewis argeu un.
En: The unity of the place and games with the environment provided a fresh choice for each one.

Cy: A ddistawodd y glaw yn rhywbeth arall, edrychon Rhian a Emlynfen ei gŵr yn arall yn nawr o sgwrs arall yn aros.
En: As the rain ceased to something else, Rhian and Emlyn saw his openness in the now waiting for another conversation.

Cy: Wyddai am yno sân gwychdydau a gwledig i fod o flaen Twilight.
En: They knew about the great countryside scenes in front of twilight.

Cy: Mae arni'n mynd i'r amser drwya caror codi yng ngolau dynion cyhyr.
En: It was now time to rise with the light of muscular men.


Vocabulary Words:

• swallowed: llyncu
• immersed: ymgolli
• echoing: adenillio
• lingered: arosodd
• delightful: damwain
• accidental: damwain
• inspiration: ysbrydoliaeth
• gatherers: helfa
• harsh: harsh
• pouring: bwrw
• shelter: cysgod
• twilight: Twilight
• whispered: gwyrodd
• fragments: ffragnau
• perspectives: haneswrol
• muscular: cyhyr
• immersed: ymgolli
• ancestors: cyndeidiau
• intentions: bwriadau
• quietened: tawelu
• bright: disglair
• chapters: penodau
• discussable: trafod
• extensive: helaeth
• discover: darganfod
• awaiting: aros
• countryside: gwledig
• rise: codi
• newcomers: ffefr
• unity: walpawr

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Finding the Perfect Gift Over a Cozy Cup of Tea
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Mae hanes arbennig i bob cwpanaid o de, mae'n debyg.
En: There is a special story behind every cup of tea, it seems.

Cy: Yn nhŷ te braf Caerdydd, roedd Carys yn eistedd gyda'i ffrind, Osian.
En: In the cozy tea house in Caerdydd, Carys was sitting with her friend, Osian.

Cy: Wrth i fflamau'r gannwyll ger iddi ddanio disglair dros y bwrdd, roedd Carys yn ymgolli mewn meddyliau.
En: As the candle flames nearby cast a bright glow over the table, Carys was lost in thoughts.

Cy: "Beth ddylwn i brynu?" roedd hi'n gofyn dro ar ôl tro i Osian.
En: "What should I buy?" she kept asking Osian repeatedly.

Cy: Roedd hi'n gaeaf, a'r gwynt oer yn chwythu heb gymwynas y tu allan.
En: It was winter, and the cold wind was blowing mercilessly outside.

Cy: Y diwrnod o Sant Dwynwen oedd yn agosáu, ac roedd Carys am ddod o hyd i'r anrheg berffaith i'w phartner.
En: Sant Dwynwen's Day was approaching, and Carys wanted to find the perfect gift for her partner.

Cy: Roedd hi ychydig yn ddi-benderfynol, a'r digonedd o leiniau o barlys calon a rhuban coch yn y siopau yn ei drysu bellach.
En: She was a little indecisive, and the abundance of heart-shaped sweets and red ribbons in the shops was confusing her further.

Cy: "Pam nad ydy di'n dewis planhigyn?" awgrymodd Osian, ymarferol bob amser gyda'i gyngor.
En: "Why don't you choose a plant?" suggested Osian, always practical with his advice.

Cy: "Car wrth naturiannol, a lliwio tŷ hefyd."
En: "Naturally charming, and it brightens up a house too."

Cy: Ond roedd Carys yn poeni am ystyron dwysach...
En: But Carys was worried about deeper meanings...

Cy: Rhywbeth oedd yn fwy personol na planhigyn.
En: Something more personal than a plant.

Cy: "Rydw i eisiau rhywbeth unigryw," meddai Carys, wrth gymryd anadl ddofn.
En: "I want something unique," said Carys, taking a deep breath.

Cy: A dyna pryd y troes y cynorthwyydd siop, Eira, yn sylwi ar y sgwrs.
En: That's when the shop assistant, Eira, noticed the conversation.

Cy: Roedd ganddi yrfa hir o ddeall anghenion gwirioneddol cwsmeriaid.
En: She had a long career of understanding the real needs of customers.

Cy: Wrth ddod â the poeth at eu bwrdd, ymgnawdolodd Eira yn dawel.
En: Bringing hot tea to their table, Eira quietly joined the conversation.

Cy: "Os di'n chwilio am rywbeth arbennig," cychwynnodd Eira, "cofia'r weithred syml ddwedest di yn gynharach—mae caru yn cael ei ail ddweud mewn coffi bore."
En: "If you're looking for something special," began Eira, "remember the simple act you mentioned earlier—love is expressed again in a morning coffee."

Cy: Edrychodd Eira i lygaid Carys yn ystyfnig a gwên lawenedd.
En: Eira looked into Carys' eyes with determination and a joyful smile.

Cy: Cofiodd Carys yn sydyn ei chariad am dano.
En: Carys suddenly remembered her love.

Cy: Roedd ei phartner yn wastad yn falch o geginyda gyda phrifysgol froc o goffi.
En: Her partner was always proud of their morning ritual with a rich mug of coffee.

Cy: Sut nad gallasai Carys weld hyn flaenorol?
En: How had Carys not seen this before?

Cy: "Dylem fynd am cyfuniad unigol o te a mwg tymerus," fe awgrymodd Carys yn rhyddhad.
En: "We should go for a unique combination of tea and a smoky mug," Carys suggested in relief.

Cy: Yn wir, heb ail ystyr, dewisodd Carys brynu cwpanaid newydd gwych a photel o de bara brith arbennig.
En: Indeed, without a second thought, Carys chose to buy a splendid new mug and a bottle of special bara brith tea.

Cy: Roedd yn berffaith a bythgofiadwy—yn union fel oedd Carys wedi dychmygu.
En: It was perfect and unforgettable—exactly as Carys had imagined.

Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw adael y tŷ te a cherdded ar draws strydoedd Caerdydd, roedd Carys yn gwenu.
En: As they left the tea house and walked across the streets of Caerdydd, Carys was smiling.

Cy: Diolch i Eira a'i chynghorion crefftus. Dysgodd Carys fod dweud ei gwirionedd a gofyn am help yn beth gwerthfawr.
En: Thanks to Eira and her skillful advice, Carys learned that speaking her truth and asking for help is a valuable thing.

Cy: Doedd dim mwy o ofn a pheidio â thrystio ei theimladau.
En: There was no more fear and no longer a need to distrust her feelings.

Cy: A gyda hynny, roedd ei thosturi a meddwlgarwch yn dod a llawenydd i waith ei bywyd ac i galon ei chariad ar Dydd Sant Dwynwen, sef cofleidio'r cariad gyda chwpanaid twymyn a chalon llawn llawenydd.
En: And with that, her compassion and thoughtfulness brought joy to the work of her life and to the heart of her love on Dydd Sant Dwynwen, embracing love with a warm cup and a heart full of joy.


Vocabulary Words:

• special: arbennig
• cup: cwpanaid
• cozy: braf
• candle: gannwyll
• flames: fflamau
• thoughts: meddyliau
• indecisive: di-benderfynol
• abundance: digonedd
• heart-shaped: leiniau calon
• deeper: dwysach
• unique: unigryw
• determination: ystadwiaeth
• ritual: ceginyda
• mug: mwg
• smoky: tymerus
• splendid: gwych
• unforgettable: bythgofiadwy
• compassion: tosturi
• thoughtfulness: meddwlgarwch
• approaching: agosáu
• mercilessly: heb gymwynas
• gift: anrheg
• shop assistant: cynorthwyydd siop
• conversation: sgwrs
• needs: anghenion
• brings: dod â
• quietly: ymgnawdolodd
• suggested: awgrymodd
• brightens: lliwio
• trust: trystio

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Finding Peace Amidst the Storm: A Journey in Eryri's Embrace
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Uchafbwynt y gaeaf oedd ar ein haner, a'r byd o amgylch pob man wedi ei orchuddio o eira.
En: The highlight of the winter was at its midpoint, and the world around everywhere was covered in snow.

Cy: Yn nyfnder o'r mynyddoedd hyfryd, roedd cynulliad ysbrydol wedi dod ynghyd yn Eryri.
En: In the depths of the beautiful mountains, a spiritual gathering had come together in Eryri.

Cy: O fewn y llethrau llafar, cyffroi anweledig, roedd tri unigolyn yn chwilio am loches a dyheu am dawelwch mewn bywyd.
En: Within the echoing slopes, an unseen excitement, three individuals were seeking refuge and longing for peace in life.

Cy: Aneira oedd un o'r rheini, wedi dod yma i ddianc rhag y bywyd prysur ac i chwilio am heddwch mewnol.
En: Aneira was one of them, having come here to escape the busy life and to search for inner peace.

Cy: Yn ei chalon, roedd ofn unigedd yn cuddio, ond roedd hi erioed wedi wynebu hyn.
En: In her heart, fear of loneliness was hiding, but she had never faced this.

Cy: Roedd Emrys, gyda'i ddoethineb ymarferol, yn llawer fel geiniog.
En: Emrys, with his practical wisdom, was much like a coin.

Cy: Dim ond ei fod yn stryglo gyda'i deimladau yn cael eu datgelu.
En: Except he struggled with revealing his feelings.

Cy: Yn ddiddiwedd, roedd Gareth, yn llawn antur, yn cuddio ymdeimlad o fynd ar goll, heb wir wybod pa lwybr i gymryd yn ei fywyd.
En: Endlessly, Gareth, full of adventure, hid a sense of being lost, unsure of which path to take in his life.

Cy: Rhyw brynhawn tawel, dechreuodd y gwyntoedd o'r mynyddoedd redeg gyflym.
En: One quiet afternoon, the winds from the mountains began to run swiftly.

Cy: Yn sydyn, yr awyr lwyrthodd yn wyn gyda phwdin enfawr o ddefod o eira.
En: Suddenly, the sky turned white with a massive "pudding" of snow ritual.

Cy: Wedi eu dal yng nghanol tymestl, ni allai'r tri adael na gohebu gyda'r byd oddi allan.
En: Caught in the midst of the storm, the three could neither leave nor communicate with the outside world.

Cy: Roedd Aneira yn teimlo gwae ei presenoldeb yn cynyddu.
En: Aneira felt the anguish of her presence increasing.

Cy: Yr oedd yma i gyflawni'r heddwch yn y retreit, ond gwelai mai'r annibendod oedd ar ei fron.
En: She was here to achieve peace in the retreat, but she saw that chaos was weighing on her chest.

Cy: Daeth Emrys a Gareth yn gefnogaeth, gan gynnig eu cwmni.
En: Emrys and Gareth became a support, offering their company.

Cy: Wrth i'r eira syrthio, penderfynodd Aneira agor ei chalon.
En: As the snow fell, Aneira decided to open her heart.

Cy: "Byddaf yn ofni bod ar fy mhen fy hun," dywedodd, llygaid yn llenwi â dagrau.
En: "I am afraid of being alone," she said, eyes filling with tears.

Cy: Wedi hynny, eisteddasant wrth y lle tân, llosgfaen yn cynnesu eu cyrff, a dechreuasant rannu storïau.
En: After that, they sat by the fireplace, the hearthstone warming their bodies, and began sharing stories.

Cy: Siaradodd Emrys am ei drafferth i deimladau eich hun.
En: Emrys spoke of his trouble with his own feelings.

Cy: Siaradodd Gareth am ei ansicrwydd yn y byd mawr.
En: Gareth spoke of his uncertainty in the big world.

Cy: Y foment oedd yn drymed oedd hefyd yn oleuni.
En: The moment that was heaviest was also enlightening.

Cy: Y tymestl o'r tu allan bellach yn creu sioe addurnol, ond mewnol, cawsant deimlad cynnes o gymrodoriaeth.
En: The storm outside now creating a decorative show, but internally, they felt a warm sense of fellowship.

Cy: Daeth heddwch ar Gae'r Cere.
En: Peace settled on Cae'r Cere.

Cy: Pan gododd y storm ac agorodd y nefoedd, camodd y tri y tu allan.
En: When the storm lifted and the heavens opened, the three stepped outside.

Cy: Yn eu hymdeimlad o undod newydd, cerddasant yn y paith eang, gwynt rhewllyd yn eu wynebau.
En: In their sense of newfound unity, they walked in the vast plain, icy wind in their faces.

Cy: Roedd Aneira, mewn ffordd na welai hi erioed o'r blaen, yn teimlo llonyddwch yn tyfu o fewn hi.
En: Aneira, in a way she had never seen before, felt a calm growing within her.

Cy: Gyda'i gilydd, roeddent yn gallu wynebu'r byd, hoopio at y bore newydd.
En: Together, they were able to face the world, hoping for the new dawn.

Cy: Roedd cysylltiad â'i gilydd wedi rhoi iddi gryfder.
En: Their connection with each other had given her strength.

Cy: Roedd y daith iddi yn un o undod, o ddewrder, o heddwch ei hun.
En: The journey for her was one of unity, of courage, of peace itself.

Cy: Roedd y cwmni nawr, yn llawer mwy na threigl y gaeaf na serch gwanwyn - roedd y dyddiau i ddod yn addo golau tei yn ei bywyd.
En: The company now was much more than the passing of winter or the love of spring - the days to come promised a bright path in her life.


Vocabulary Words:

• highlight: uchafbwynt
• midpoint: haner
• depths: dyfnder
• spiritual: ysbrydol
• gathering: cynulliad
• refuge: loches
• unseen: anweledig
• excitement: cyffroi
• longing: dyheu
• chaos: annibendod
• anguish: gwae
• retreat: retreit
• company: cwmni
• hearthstone: llosgfaen
• peace: heddwch
• fellowship: cymrodoriaeth
• decorative: addurnol
• icconversiony: llonyddwch
• uncertainty: ansicrwydd
• revealing: datgelu
• facing: wynebu
• newfound: undod newydd
• courage: dewrder
• enlightening: yn oleuni
• present: presenoldeb
• massive: enfawr
• storm: tymestl
• presence: presenoldeb
• path: llwybr
• echoing: llethrau llafar