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Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Revisiting Memories: A Sibling Journey Through Tradition
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Story Transcript:

Cy: O dan haul tua'r prynhawn yng Nghaerdydd, safai tri brawd a chwaer allan o'r Amgueddfa Genedlaethol.
En: Under the afternoon sun in Cardiff, three siblings stood outside the National Museum.

Cy: Gwen oedd y cyntaf i gynnig eu bod nhw'n ymweld yno.
En: Gwen was the first to suggest that they visit there.

Cy: Roedd hi'n cofio'r teithiau, fel petai'n teimlo dwylo eu mam hyd heddiw, yn dangos y lluniau gwych iddi.
En: She remembered the tours, as if she could still feel their mother's hands, showing her the wonderful pictures.

Cy: Emrys, yr hynaf, edrychodd ar yr adeilad gyda dimai o fwrlwm yn ei galon.
En: Emrys, the eldest, looked at the building with a slight thrill in his heart.

Cy: Roedd yn gysgod i'w fam, bob amser yn gwirio bod y traddodiadau'n parhau.
En: He was a shadow to their mother, always checking that traditions continued.

Cy: Roedd Hefin, y ieuengaf, yn edrych fel pe bai wedi'u cario gan y llanw amser, teimladau cymysg yn ei ben.
En: Hefin, the youngest, looked as if he had been carried by the tide of time, mixed feelings in his head.

Cy: Aethant i mewn, cerdded dan y nenfydau uchel lle mae'r cerrig marmor yn creu gorffwyll o gynnwrf â'u traed.
En: They went inside, walking under the high ceilings where the marble stones created a frenzy of movement beneath their feet.

Cy: Edrychodd Emrys ar eu llygaid taflu goleuni i'r lluniau lliwgar.
En: Emrys watched their eyes cast light on the colorful paintings.

Cy: "Cofiwch," dywedodd Emrys, "dyma yw'r hyn a wnaeth ein mam ei charu.
En: "Remember," Emrys said, "this is what our mother loved."

Cy: ""Dwi eisiau arwain," awgrymodd Gwen.
En: "I want to lead," suggested Gwen.

Cy: "Dwi eisiau iddi deimlo yn fy nghalon fy mod i'n rhan ohoni.
En: "I want her to feel in my heart that I am a part of her."

Cy: ""Mae'n iawn," atebodd Emrys yn syml, ac wrthon waith, cerddodd Gwen ymlaen, ei chalon yn llawn o gysylltiad â'r gorffennol.
En: "It's alright," Emrys replied simply, and as if on cue, Gwen walked ahead, her heart full of connection to the past.

Cy: Roedd Hefin yn seibio, chwilied heibio iddynt, wrth osgoi'r lleoedd lle karmel fu.
En: Hefin paused, drifting past them, avoiding the places where caramel once was.

Cy: Roedd ei droedgam ymlaen, yn ei gadw ar ffin gwirionedd synhwyrau a realiti poenus.
En: His step forward kept him on the edge of sensory truth and painful reality.

Cy: Roeddynt gyferbyn â'r paentiad gorau.
En: They faced the best painting.

Cy: Cerddodd Gwen ymlaen, yn cyffwrdd â llaw Hefin.
En: Gwen walked forward, touching Hefin's hand.

Cy: Dywedodd, "Dyma oedd y llun mae mam yn ei garu mwyaf.
En: She said, "This is the picture that mom loved the most."

Cy: "Amlosogodd eu hisel frwdfrydedd, ac Emrys a Gwen yn edrych ar Hefin am ddweud ei feddwl.
En: Their subdued enthusiasm mingled, and Emrys and Gwen looked to Hefin for his thoughts.

Cy: "Mae'n teimlo fel petai ei hysbryd gyda ni," cyfaddefodd Emrys, llais yn llawn hiraeth.
En: "It feels like her spirit is with us," Emrys admitted, his voice full of longing.

Cy: Syllodd Hefin hir.
En: Hefin gazed for a long time.

Cy: "Fi eisiau gwybod bod hi'n oke," meddai'n llawn o synnwyr brawdol a chais cau.
En: "I want to know she's okay," he said, full of brotherly sense and a quest for closure.

Cy: Gwen, gyda llygedd arlliw hirfelyn, atgoffodd ef nad oedd ef "angen cau popeth.
En: Gwen, with wistful eyes, reminded him he didn't "need to close everything."

Cy: " Bu ganddynt i gyd, ymithiant ac angerdd eu perthynasau.
En: They all embraced the complexity and passion of their relationships.

Cy: Ar y diwedd, daeth Gwyn, Emrys, a Hefin ati, yno yn yr amgueddfa, yn gyfundrefol o'u teulu.
En: In the end, Gwen, Emrys, and Hefin gathered together there in the museum, an embodiment of their family.

Cy: Digrifodd Emrys nad oedd angen iddynt ddilyn yn union i'r past.
En: Emrys remarked that they didn't need to follow exactly in the past's footsteps.

Cy: Roeddent hefyd yn gallu creu eu llwybr eu hunain o'u magwraeth.
En: They could also create their own path from their upbringing.

Cy: Wrth adael, gwenodd Gwen ar y brodyr wrth iddynt gamu allan dan yr haul haf, llaw yn llaw, teulu yn y byd sydd ohoni.
En: As they left, Gwen smiled at her brothers as they stepped out under the summer sun, hand in hand, a family in the world as it is.

Cy: Roedd eu mynedfa newydd o glywyd yn un a gwblhawyd hanes gyda phennod newydd.
En: Their new entrance was one that completed history with a new chapter.

Cy: Roeddynt wedi dod o hyd i heddwch trwy eu hymweliad â'r lleoedd wrth iddynt gyfarfod o'r diwedd gyda'r chapel o annefael priodol.
En: They had found peace through their visit to the places as they at last met with the aptly ordained chapel.

Vocabulary Words:
siblings: brawd a chwaer
thrill: bwrlwm
shadow: cysgod
tide: llanw
frenzy: gorffwyll
ceiling: nenfwd
colorful: lliwgar
connection: cysylltiad
drifting: chwilied
sensory: synhwyrau
reality: realiti
subdued: isel
enthusiasm: brwdfrydedd
longing: hiraeth
closure: cau
passion: angerdd
upbringing: magwraeth
gathered: daeth ati
embodiment: cyfundrefol
footsteps: camau
create: creu
entrance: mynedfa
completed: gwblhawyd
chapter: pennod
peace: heddwch
meeting: cyfarfod
ordained: annefael
chapel: chapel
suggest: awgrymodd
spirit: hysbryd

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Home Rediscovered: A Family's Journey at Castell Caernarfon
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fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-28-22-34-02-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Y bore heddiw, gyda'r haul yn goleuo stoneau gwych Castell Caernarfon, Gwyneth cerddodd i mewn drwy'r porthdy mawr.
En: This morning, with the sun illuminating the brilliant stones of Castell Caernarfon, Gwyneth walked in through the large gatehouse.

Cy: Roedd hi'n dal yr ymyl cyffro ac ofn, fel pe bai ei stori am ddod ar draws ei llinell olaf.
En: She held the edge of excitement and fear, as if her story were approaching its final line.

Cy: Yno, yn yr ystafell fawr, clywodd crafu bach plant yn chwarae, sŵn seiren cymdeithasol y teuluoedd twristiaid.
En: There, in the great hall, she heard the little scuffles of children playing, the social siren sound of tourist families.

Cy: Ond roedd llais hen a chyfarwydd yn tynnu ei sylw.
En: But an old and familiar voice drew her attention.

Cy: "Eira, Caradoc," fe alwodd, ei lais yn ddigon uchel i dorri drwy'r dyrfa.
En: "Eira, Caradoc," she called, her voice loud enough to cut through the crowd.

Cy: "Bydd hyn yn wahanol," meddyliai Gwyneth.
En: "This will be different," Gwyneth thought.

Cy: Doedd hi ddim eisiau rhyw ailadroddiad traddodiadol lle roedd hi bob amser yn disgyn i'r cefn.
En: She didn't want a traditional repetition where she always ended up in the background.

Cy: Pan oedd y brodyr a chwiorydd wedi casglu gyda'i gilydd dan y porth, gwnaeth Gwyneth ymdrech.
En: When the brothers and sisters had gathered together under the gate, Gwyneth made an effort.

Cy: Roedd Eira yn edrych gyda'i wyneb tanbaid cyfarwydd, tra oedd Caradoc, gyda'i gonsentradau trwm, yn wir brawd hŷn.
En: Eira looked with her familiar fiery face, while Caradoc, with his heavy concentration, truly appeared the older brother.

Cy: "Rydw i wedi newid," dechreuodd Gwyneth, ei llais yn ffyrnig y tro hwn.
En: "I have changed," Gwyneth began, her voice fierce this time.

Cy: "Ac rydw i angen i chi wybod hynny.
En: "And I need you to know that."

Cy: "Roedd Eira a Caradoc yn edrych ar ei gilydd, chwilio am ymholiad yn wyneb ei gilydd.
En: Eira and Caradoc looked at each other, searching for inquiry in each other's face.

Cy: Ond yna, gyda gwen cynnil, symudodd Caradoc ymlaen yn gyntaf.
En: But then, with a subtle smile, Caradoc moved forward first.

Cy: “Dywed, Gwyneth.
En: "Speak, Gwyneth."

Cy: ”Cerddasant i’r ramparts, lle roedd y morwedd yn hwylio’n isel ac roedd awel organigdeimlad yn siglo'r baneri.
En: They walked to the ramparts, where the sea was sailing low and a spirited breeze was swinging the flags.

Cy: Roedd Gwyneth yn aros, teimlai oherwydd bod popeth yn newid yn y moment hon.
En: Gwyneth paused, feeling that everything was changing in this moment.

Cy: Roedd y castell enfawr yn ei atgoffa o'u hanes fel teulu, craig o draddodiadau a dyheadau.
En: The massive castle reminded her of their family history, a rock of traditions and aspirations.

Cy: "Roeddwn i bob amser yn teimlo fel yr un mewn cysgod," dywedodd Gwyneth, ei llais yn tynnu o'r môr islaw.
En: "I always felt like the one in the shadows," Gwyneth said, her voice drawing from the sea below.

Cy: "Roedd yn teimlo fel pe bawn i byth yn ddigon dda.
En: "It felt like I was never good enough."

Cy: "Safodd Eira a Caradoc yn dawel i ddechrau, fel pe baen nhw'n rhyfeddu at agoriad eu chwaer fach.
En: Eira and Caradoc stood silent initially, as if they marveled at their little sister's openness.

Cy: Ond yna dechreuodd Eira siarad.
En: But then Eira began to speak.

Cy: "Rydym ni i gyd wedi newid," meddai'n feddwlon.
En: "We have all changed," she said thoughtfully.

Cy: "Efallai nad oeddem ni'n gweld hynny.
En: "Maybe we didn't see that.

Cy: Diolch i ti am ddweud.
En: Thank you for saying it."

Cy: "Caradoc, yn ddirybudd, ymunodd, "Ac mae hynny'n bwysig, Gwynnie.
En: Caradoc, unexpectedly, joined in, "And that's important, Gwynnie.

Cy: Tydi ry'n ni'n falch ohonot ti.
En: We are proud of you."

Cy: "Roedd Gwyneth yn ddiymgeledd, ond yn hapus.
En: Gwyneth was vulnerable, yet happy.

Cy: Roedd y pwysau wedi bod ar ei ddisgiau uchaf wedi symud.
En: The weight on her uppermost disks had shifted.

Cy: Roeddent wedi codi ei llais ar y ramparts hyn lle roedd y môr yn galw a’r morwedd yn cwffio am sylw.
En: They had raised her voice on these ramparts where the sea called and the seascape wrestled for attention.

Cy: Unwaith eto, roeddent yn angen aelod o'r teulu.
En: Once again, they were a family member in need.

Cy: Er mai arhosiad byr, teimlai Gwyneth olwyn gefnogaeth yn ffurfio'n ffrio yn ei hamgylchydwyr.
En: Though it was a brief stay, Gwyneth felt a wheel of support forming solidly in her surroundings.

Cy: Roedd Caernarfon, gyda'i ystafelloedd a'i hanes, wedi cadw ei wiri, ac roedd ei feddwl trwy hyn oll fel band ac amlwg i gyfanrwydd y teulu.
En: Caernarfon, with its rooms and history, had kept its promise, and her thoughts throughout it all were like a band, clear and obvious to the entire family.

Cy: Gyda’r nt awelon o’r môr, cerddasant allan o’r castell, gyda heartau gwell, gyda’r promise i bob amser fod yno am ei gilydd.
En: With the sea breezes, they walked out of the castle, with better hearts, with the promise to always be there for each other.

Cy: Roedd yr haul yn troi eu llwybr ymlaen yn olau, a gwnaeth Gwyneth sylweddoli bod ei deulu, am y tro cyntaf mewn amser hir, yn deall.
En: The sun turned their path ahead bright, and Gwyneth realized that her family, for the first time in a long time, understood.

Cy: Roedd y foment hon yn dyfodol newydd, un lle byddent gyd-fynd, fel cerrig sylfaen y castell oedd gyda'i gilydd yn canu cân gartref.
En: This moment was a new future, one where they would belong together, like the foundation stones of the castle singing a song of home together.

Vocabulary Words:
illuminating: goleuo
gatehouse: porthdy
scuffles: crafu
siren: seiren
crowd: dyrfa
repetition: ailadroddiad
background: cefn
effort: ymdrech
fiery: tanbaid
concentration: consentradau
fierce: ffyrnig
inquiry: ymholiad
subtle: cynnil
ramparts: ramparts
spirited: organigdeimlad
aspirations: dyheadau
shadows: cysgod
vulnerable: diymgeledd
solidly: ffrio
support: gefnogaeth
promise: wiri
disks: disgiau
seascape: morwedd
clear: amlwg
breeze: awel
belong: cyd-fynd
foundation stones: cerrig sylfaen
tables: ystafelloedd
family history: hanes teulu
future: dyfodol

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Bridging Worlds: A Journey Through Culture and Friendship
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Wrth i haul yr haf ddisgleirio'n llachar ar awyr glir Llundain, saif Adeilad y Gherkin fel symbol o'r ddinas fodern ac yn dyddio'n gyfarwydd mawr i dwristiaid ac yncynnil erbyn hyn i bobl leol.
En: As the summer sun shone brightly in the clear sky over Llundain, the Adeilad y Gherkin stood as a symbol of the modern city, a familiar sight for tourists and now subtle for the locals.

Cy: Yn ei gysgod, roedd Aeron yn cerdded lawr ehangder y strydoedd, ei feddwl wedi'i ddal rhwng anghenion ei bresennol a'i dreftadaeth Gymreig.
En: In its shadow, Aeron walked down the wide streets, his mind caught between the demands of his present and his Welsh heritage.

Cy: Mae Aeron wedi bod yn gweithio yn Llundain ers blwyddyn.
En: Aeron had been working in Llundain for a year.

Cy: Ond heddiw roedd yn anelu at rywbeth arall.
En: But today he was aiming for something else.

Cy: Roedd yn chwilio am anrheg benodol - rhywbeth i ddanfon cariad a pherthynas yn ôl at ei i'r teulu yng Nghymru.
En: He was searching for a specific gift - something to send love and connection back to his family in Cymru.

Cy: Wrthi'n teithio drwy'r siopau teits y tu mewn i'r Gherkin, roedd pob un yn cynnig nwyddau a oedd yn ymddangos rhwng tebyg a ffaeledig.
En: Traveling through the craft shops within the Gherkin, each one offered goods that appeared somewhere between alike and flawed.

Cy: Carys, gyda'i chwilfrydedd bywiog, hoffai dipio ei traed ym mhob trac newydd.
En: Carys, with her lively curiosity, liked dipping her toes into every new track.

Cy: Roedd hi'n cael ysbrydoliaeth gyda'r olygfa o'r ddinas, ei heiconig skyline gyfarwydd yn gwau trwy'r minha haloradau gwydr.
En: She found inspiration with the view of the city, its iconic skyline weaving through the glass reflections.

Cy: Wrth i'r ddau crwydro trwy'r siopau nodedig, ei chwilfrydedd yn ymdroshau, ond roedd Carys yn barod i ddeall gwerth ei ffrind.
En: As the two wandered through the noteworthy shops, her curiosity surged, but Carys was ready to understand the value of her friend.

Cy: "Beth am fynd yma?
En: "How about going here?"

Cy: " awgrymodd Carys gydag edyn siriol wrth weld siop llai ar ochr y ffordd.
En: suggested Carys with a cheerful lilt upon seeing a smaller shop on the side of the road.

Cy: Wrth fynd i mewn, roedd Aeron yn sownd gan yr amgylchedd.
En: Upon entering, Aeron was taken by the environment.

Cy: Roedd y lle yn llawn o grefftau lleol, gyda dyluniadau sy'n gyd-fynd â'r ddwy ddiwylliant.
En: The place was full of local crafts, with designs that echoed both cultures.

Cy: Wedi'i hysbrydoli gan y croesi diwylliant, roedd Aeron gyfarfod â gwaith celf a oedd yn cydweddu â'r union beth a oedd ar ei feddwl: croesiadau rhwng dyluniadau Prydeinig modern a symbolau traddodiadol Cymru.
En: Inspired by the cultural crossover, Aeron encountered artwork that matched precisely what was on his mind: crossings between modern British designs and traditional Welsh symbols.

Cy: "Diolch am y cyngor, Carys," meddai Aeron wrth iddynt adael yr adeilad, trysor yn ei law.
En: "Thank you for the advice, Carys," said Aeron as they left the building, a treasure in his hand.

Cy: "Mae'n fwy na dim ond cofrodd.
En: "It's more than just a souvenir.

Cy: Mae hynny hefyd yn pontio ein bydoedd.
En: It also bridges our worlds."

Cy: "Cyn I'w taith ddod i ben, awgrymodd Carys i ddathlu gyda phryd Cymreig.
En: Before their journey ended, Carys suggested celebrating with a Welsh meal.

Cy: Roedd yn amser iddynt ddathlu ffrindiaeth a'r bond dwfn y mae'r drefn hyn yn ein harwain trwy.
En: It was time for them to celebrate friendship and the deep bond this city led them through.

Cy: Tra'r sun o Gymru yn cyfuno ag ysbryd newydd, roedd Aeron a Carys wedi rhannu newydd-dechrau.
En: While the sound of Wales combined with a new spirit, Aeron and Carys shared a fresh start.

Cy: Daeth hyn â nhw'n agosach at adnabod eu hunain - gan ddarganfod mewn bywyd, nid yw'r cydbwysedd rhwng y gorffennol a'r presennol ond cam ar y daith.
En: This brought them closer to knowing themselves - discovering that in life, the balance between past and present is but a step on the journey.

Vocabulary Words:
brightly: llachar
symbol: symbol
familiar: cyfarwydd
subtle: cynnil
heritage: treftadaeth
specific: penodol
gift: anrheg
flawed: ffaeledig
curiosity: chwilfrydedd
iconic: eiconig
woven: gyfarwydd
surged: ymdroshau
cheerful: siriol
environment: amgylchedd
echoed: cyd-fynd
crossover: croesi
precisely: union
bridges: pontio
meal: pryd
shared: rhannu
discovering: ddarganfod
balance: cydbwysedd
symbol: symbolau
demands: anghenion
local: lleol
artwork: gwaith celf
treasure: trysor
inspiration: ysbrydoliaeth
suggested: awgrymodd
noteworthy: nodedig

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Choosing Health: Dafydd's Struggle Beyond the Rugby Field
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-27-22-34-01-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Roedd golau'r haul haf yn chwarae'n daclus ar gaeau rugbi Ysgol Uwchradd Caerdydd.
En: The summer sunlight played neatly on the rugby fields of Ysgol Uwchradd Caerdydd.

Cy: Ochr arall i'r maes, roedd ysmygiadau o ysbrydoliaeth yn ehangu wrth i'r myfyrwyr symud yn llon tuag at eu dosbarthiadau, ond nid pob un a oedd mewn hwyliau da.
En: On the other side of the field, a sense of inspiration was spreading as students moved cheerfully towards their classes, but not everyone was in good spirits.

Cy: Ar un pen y coridorau, sefai Dafydd, a’i wyneb yn gythryblus.
En: At one end of the corridors stood Dafydd, his face troubled.

Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i mi chwarae," meddai Dafydd yn daer.
En: "I have to play," Dafydd said earnestly.

Cy: Roedd ei freichiau'n gorwedd yn llonydd o flaen ei ffrind gorau, Rhiannon, wedi'i lapio'n braf mewn ceseiniau gwynion.
En: His arms lay still in front of his best friend, Rhiannon, warmly wrapped in white bandages.

Cy: Roedd ei ddwylo'n brathu wrth i'r boen ganiatáu cysgod o lusgo.
En: His hands ached as the pain allowed a shadow of dragging.

Cy: "Dafydd," meddai Rhiannon, ei llais yn dyner, "mae'r meddyg wedi dweud na ddylech chi.
En: "Dafydd," said Rhiannon, her voice gentle, "the doctor said you shouldn't."

Cy: ""Rydw i'n gwybod, ond mae'n bwysig i mi.
En: "I know, but it's important to me.

Cy: Mae'r cryswyr yn dod i'r twrnamaint hwn.
En: The scouts are coming to this tournament."

Cy: "Rhiannon, bob amser y cyflymydd gorau, ymddangosai'n rhen, er bod cysgod ei phryder ei hun wedi'i brysurandeithrio ar ei bronnau.
En: Rhiannon, always the best motivator, appeared thoughtful, though a shadow of her own worries was busy preoccupying her mind.

Cy: Roedd hi'n poeni am ei dyfodol ei hun ar ôl graddio.
En: She was concerned about her own future after graduation.

Cy: Nid oedd hi yn siŵr beth oedd ei llwybr nesaf, ond erbyn hyn, roedd ei hamcaniaeth yn troi at gefnogi ei ffrind.
En: She wasn't sure what her next path was, but for now, her focus turned to supporting her friend.

Cy: Wrth i'r dyddiau hedfan heibio tua'r twrnamaint mwyaf tebygol o flwyddyn Dafydd, cefais iddo ddod yn amyneddgar wrth brif ddrws ysgol.
En: As the days flew past towards Dafydd's most significant tournament of the year, he found himself waiting impatiently by the school’s main entrance.

Cy: Gyda phob pasiedig arall, roedd ei frwydro yn erbyn y tynfa i fod allan ar y maes yn mynd yn anoddach.
En: With every passing encounter, resisting the urge to be out on the field became more difficult.

Cy: Daw’r dydd mawr.
En: The big day arrives.

Cy: Mae sylwebaethau uchel yn llanw’r gampfa wrth i’r cynghreiriau eistedd i lawr.
En: Loud commentary fills the gym as the leagues settle down.

Cy: Mae’n amser iddo wneud penderfyniad.
En: It's time for him to make a decision.

Cy: Ar nodyn byr, mae berlota i’w bartnerau tîm, ond y gwydyn traed yn tynnu â phob symudiad.
En: Briefly nodding to his teammates, he charges forward, but his feet drag with every move.

Cy: Wrth gamu ar draws y maes, wedi’i amgylchynu gan y ffrwd bresennol o anogaeth ac adlais, cafodd Dafydd gynnig ei orau.
En: As he steps across the field, surrounded by the current stream of encouragement and echoes, Dafydd gave his best.

Cy: Ond, roedd pob gafael enfawr, pob sigl di-baid yn cyflwyno poen sydyn.
En: But every massive tackle and relentless swing introduced sharp pain.

Cy: Roedd ei frwydr yn frwnt gan ei hun.
En: His struggle was a solitary one.

Cy: Mae Rhiannon yn sefyll ger y gadwyn, ei llygaid yn gorfod symud rhwng y cloc a’r gêm.
En: Rhiannon stands by the sideline, her eyes shifting between the clock and the game.

Cy: Maent yn rhannu edrychiad amlwg o ddealltwriaeth.
En: They share a look of mutual understanding.

Cy: Ar y terfyn, mae tîm Dafydd yn colli’r gêm, ond mae un wên fechan ar ei wyneb.
En: In the end, Dafydd's team loses the game, but a small smile graces his face.

Cy: "Diolch, Rhi," meddai Dafydd yn hwyrach fyth, wrth iddo eistedd gyda’i ffrind tu ôl i’r llwyfan.
En: "Thanks, Rhi," Dafydd says later, as he sits with his friend backstage.

Cy: "Rwy'n gwybod ei fod yn anodd, Dafydd," meddai Rhiannon, yn ei lapio ef mewn cysur tawel, "ond mae iechyd yn bwysicach.
En: "I know it was hard, Dafydd," said Rhiannon, wrapping him in quiet comfort, "but health is more important.

Cy: Bydd mwy o gyfleoedd.
En: There will be more opportunities."

Cy: ""Ydy, a byddaf yn barod ar eu cyfer y tro hwn," dywedodd, yn derbyn y gwers yr oedd yn gwybod fod ei sefyllfa yn ei erlyn.
En: "Yes, and I'll be ready for them next time," he said, accepting the lesson he knew his situation was teaching him.

Cy: Roedd y dysg hwn yn ffordd newydd ar ei gyfer, ac roedd e’n benderfynol o ailgodi gyda chryfder a chynllun.
En: This lesson was a new way for him, and he was determined to rise again with strength and a plan.

Cy: Wrth iddynt adael yr ysgol y diwrnod hynny, roedd hi'n amlwg i Dafydd: weithiau, mae byw yn gofyn i ti ddewis dy iechyd dros wychder fyrhoedlog.
En: As they left the school that day, it was clear to Dafydd: sometimes, living requires choosing your health over fleeting greatness.

Cy: Roedd bywyd yn cynnwys mwy nag un dydd yn y maes, a roedd bywyd ar ôl ysgol yn cynnwys llwybrau heblaw un.
En: There was more to life than just one day on the field, and life after school included paths beyond just one.

Vocabulary Words:
sunlight: golau'r haul
corridors: coridorau
inspiration: ysbrydoliaeth
cheerfully: llon
spirits: hwyliau
troubled: cythryblus
earnestly: daer
bandages: ceseiniau
ached: brathu
ache: poen
nodding: nodyn
commentary: sylwebaethau
encouragement: anogaeth
relentless: di-baid
solitary: brwnt
preoccupying: prysurandeithrio
impatiently: amyneddgar
tournament: twrnamaint
urged: tynfa
fleeting: fyrhoedlog
worries: pryder
motivator: cyflymydd
significant: mwyaf tebygol
stream: ffrwd
backstage: tu ôl i’r llwyfan
sharp: sydyn
determined: benderfynol
gleeful: llon
opportunities: cyfleoedd
encounters: pasiedig

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The Mystery of the Missing Mascot: A Game Day Adventure
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-27-07-38-20-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Mae'r haul hwyr yr haf yn bwrw golau cynnes dros gaeau’r ysgol uwchradd wrth i fyfyrwyr ruthro heibio, gyda chynnwrf y gem fawr ar wefusau pawb.
En: The late summer sun cast a warm light over the fields of the ysgol uwchradd, as students rushed by, the excitement of the big game on everyone's lips.

Cy: Roedd Branwen yn sefyll yn y coridor prysur, ei llygaid yn canolbwyntio ar y nod clir: datrys dirgelwch pwysig iawn, dirgelwch a oedd yn angherddol i ysgol gyfan: diflaniad gwisg y masgot.
En: Branwen stood in the busy corridor, her eyes focused on a clear goal: solving a very important mystery, a mystery that intrigued the entire school: the disappearance of the mascot's costume.

Cy: Roedd Gareth, y masgot caredig ond trapsglud, yn bryderus iawn.
En: Gareth, the beloved but clumsy mascot, was very anxious.

Cy: Byddai’r gêm hebddo yn ergyd drom i’r ysgol.
En: The game without him would be a heavy blow to the school.

Cy: Roedd ei feddyliau’n cuddio y tu ôl ei lygaid gwyllt, ond roedd Branwen yn gweld hynny.
En: His thoughts were hidden behind his wild eyes, but Branwen could see it.

Cy: Roedd hi’n berson sy’n gweld popeth.
En: She was someone who noticed everything.

Cy: Felly, penderfynodd Branwen gyda chymorth ei ffrind orau, Rhiannon, ymchwilio i’r mater gan ddefnyddio’r flwyddyn uchaf ei gallu.
En: So, Branwen decided, with the help of her best friend, Rhiannon, to investigate the matter using the full extent of their abilities.

Cy: "Fe wnawn ni ddarganfod, Gareth," meddai Branwen, yn cymryd anadl ddofn.
En: "We will find out, Gareth," said Branwen, taking a deep breath.

Cy: Roedd Rhiannon yno hefyd, ychydig yn amheus, ond yn barod i gefnogi eu hymdrechion.
En: Rhiannon was there too, a little skeptical, but ready to support their efforts.

Cy: "Ond bydd raid i ni fynd â’r ymdrech hon o ddifrif.
En: "But we'll have to take this effort seriously."

Cy: "Ers wythnosau, roedd pawb wedi bod yn sôn am y gem a oedd i ddod.
En: For weeks, everyone had been talking about the upcoming game.

Cy: Roedd hi’n uchafbwynt tymor yr haf.
En: It was the highlight of the summer season.

Cy: Heb y masgot, roedd yr ysbryd yn y dirlawnder.
En: Without the mascot, the spirit was deflated.

Cy: Felly, penderfynodd Branwen a Rhiannon sgipio ymarfer corff am unwaith ac ymuno â Gareth i ymchwilio.
En: So, Branwen and Rhiannon decided to skip gym practice for once and join Gareth to investigate.

Cy: Wrth iddynt fynd trwy wahanol gorneli’r ysgol, fe wnaethant stopio ger yr hen ystafell storio, man lle na fyddai neb yn meddwl edrych.
En: As they went through different corners of the school, they stopped near the old storage room, a place where no one would think to look.

Cy: Yn sydyn, canfu Branwen ffabrig rhwygo yn y drws.
En: Suddenly, Branwen found torn fabric at the door.

Cy: Roedd hi'n ddarn o’r wisg masgot - ei sbin sydd fel cydio mewn cyfrinach.
En: It was a piece of the mascot costume - a spin like holding a secret.

Cy: Roedd y darn hwn yn arwydd i’w dilyn.
En: This piece was a clue to follow.

Cy: Wrth i Branwen roi'r darn yn ei phoced, clywiasant gamau traed yn agosáu, gan wneud i’w calonnau guro’n gyflym.
En: As Branwen put the piece in her pocket, they heard footsteps approaching, making their hearts beat quickly.

Cy: Ond roedd hi'n rhy hwyr i gamu yn ôl.
En: But it was too late to step back.

Cy: Fe sylweddolodd Branwen yn gyflym mai eu gweld oedd rhaid.
En: Branwen quickly realized they needed to face whatever was coming.

Cy: "Rydyn ni’n dod o hyd i hyn, a dyna fydd yn gwneud iawn am hyn," meddai Branwen, yn troi i Gareth ac yna Rhiannon.
En: "We're finding this, and that's what will make up for it," said Branwen, turning to Gareth and then Rhiannon.

Cy: Roedd moment o wefr yn dod â phenderfyniad newydd i’r amlwg.
En: A moment of exhilaration brought a new determination to light.

Cy: Fe ddychwelodd y tri i ganol y digwyddiadau y diwrnod cynt, lle roedd ysgol gyferbyn wedi trefnu cyfarfod gyda’r trefnwyr.
En: The trio returned to the events of the previous day, where a neighboring school had organized a meeting with the organizers.

Cy: Sylweddolodd Branwen fod un o’r myfyrwyr hynny, yn gwbl ddiniwed wrth un golwg, wedi bod yn cuddio’r darn o honno er mwyn chwarae tric.
En: Branwen realized that one of those students, seemingly innocent at first glance, had been hiding the piece as a prank.

Cy: O ymdrech ddiflino a dewrder, dychwelodd Branwen y gwisg yn brydlon i Gareth i’w wisgo.
En: With tireless effort and bravery, Branwen promptly returned the costume to Gareth to wear.

Cy: Roedd y masgot yn dod yn fyw wrth iddo ddod allan ar y cae, mae’r plant yn gweiddi’n llawen.
En: The mascot came to life as he emerged onto the field, with the kids cheering joyously.

Cy: Gyda’r gêm yn nesáu, a’r ysgol bellach mor fywiog â'r haul, roedd Branwen yn gwybod bod dim byd yn amhosib pan fydd y galon a'r meddwl ar y cyd.
En: With the game approaching, and the school now as lively as the sun, Branwen knew that nothing was impossible when the heart and mind worked together.

Cy: Cafodd ei chydnabod am ei hymdrechion, ac ymhiliodd hi i glybiau dealltwchan yr ysgol.
En: She was acknowledged for her efforts and was welcomed into the school's intelligence clubs.

Cy: Wrth adael y cae, nawr yn hyderus gyda gwybod y gall ddatrys unrhyw ddirgelwch, gwelodd Branwen bod dyfodol llesniol yn aros iddi.
En: As she left the field, now confident with the knowledge that she could solve any mystery, Branwen saw a bright future awaiting her.

Cy: Roedd hi’n gwybod, beth bynnag fyddai'n dod, ei bod hi erioed wedi bod mor barod.
En: She knew, whatever would come, that she had never been so ready.

Vocabulary Words:
cast: bwrw
excited: cynnwrf
corridor: coridor
mystery: dirgelwch
intrigued: angherddol
maskot: masgot
clumsy: trapsglud
anxious: bryderus
hidden: cuddio
investigate: ymchwilio
clue: arwydd
deflated: dirlawnder
corners: corneli
storage: ystafell storio
fabric: ffabrig
footsteps: camau traed
exhilaration: gwefr
determination: penderfyniad
neighboring: cyferbyn
bravery: dewrder
promptly: brydlon
emerged: dod allan
acknowledged: cydnabod
intelligence: dealltwchan
confident: hyderus
approaching: nesáu
impossible: amhosib
bright: llesniol
future: dyfodol
capabilities: gallu