FluentFiction - Welsh

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Cold Air to Warm Hearts: The Art of Collaboration
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Mae’r awyr oer o'r gaeaf yn anadlu trwy’r strydoedd prysur wrth i Rhys a Carys gamu i mewn i’r caffi ger Ysgol Uwchradd Caerdydd.
En: The cold winter air breathes through the busy streets as Rhys and Carys step into the café near Ysgol Uwchradd Caerdydd.

Cy: Mae'r aroglau cryf o goffi ffres a chacennau blasus yn eu croesawu, yn eu lapio mewn cynhesrwydd.
En: The strong aromas of fresh coffee and delicious cakes welcome them, enveloping them in warmth.

Cy: Mae Rhys yn hirhoedlog, â llyfrau'n gafael yn dynn yn ei ddwylo.
En: Rhys is long-suffering, clutching books tightly in his hands.

Cy: Carys, hefo gwên fawr ar ei hwyneb, yn edrych ymlaen at gyfarfod gyda'i ffrind.
En: Carys, with a big smile on her face, is looking forward to meeting with her friend.

Cy: Mae'r ddau wedi dod i'r caffi heddiw i weithio ar eu prosiect hanes, gobeithio wynebu'r gystadleuaeth sydd i ddod.
En: They've come to the café today to work on their history project, hoping to face the upcoming competition.

Cy: Ar ddechrau'r cyfarfod, mae Rhys yn trafod ei frwdfrydedd i wneud y prosiect yn berffaith.
En: At the start of the meeting, Rhys discusses his enthusiasm to make the project perfect.

Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i ni ennill," meddai, ei lygaid yn carpi fel taflenni papur.
En: "We must win," he says, his eyes scanning like sheets of paper.

Cy: "Mae angen cyflwyniad wedi'i drefnu'n fanwl.
En: "We need a meticulously organized presentation."

Cy: "Mae Carys yn gwrando’n amyneddgar ond mae ganddi syniadau gwahanol.
En: Carys listens patiently but has different ideas.

Cy: "Rhys, Beth am ychwanegu stori?
En: "Rhys, how about adding a story?

Cy: Rwyn credu y byddai hynny'n gwneud y prosiect yn fywiog.
En: I think that would liven up the project."

Cy: "Mae Rhys yn codi llygad am eiliad, yn poeni nad yw’r syniad yn ddigon strwythuredig.
En: Rhys raises an eyebrow for a moment, worried that the idea isn't structured enough.

Cy: “Ond nid yw stori yn pasio’r gofynion,” meddai ychydig yn anodd.
En: "But a story doesn't meet the requirements," he says with slight difficulty.

Cy: Y sgwrs yn dod yn ychydig mwy llidiog.
En: The conversation becomes a little more heated.

Cy: Mae Carys yn teimlo’r tensiwn ac yn dewis wynebu’r sefyllfa.
En: Carys senses the tension and chooses to face the situation.

Cy: “Rhys, mae gweithio fel tîm yn golygu gwrando ar ein gilydd yn dda.
En: "Rhys, working as a team means listening to each other well.

Cy: Dyna sugn mynediad cwblhau prosiect llwyddiannus.
En: That's the key to completing a successful project."

Cy: ”Am ychydig, mae Rhys yn tewi.
En: For a moment, Rhys is silent.

Cy: Mae’n ymwybodol o’r gwirionedd yn geiriau Carys.
En: He realizes the truth in Carys' words.

Cy: “Dw i am ni i wneud yn dda.
En: "I want us to do well.

Cy: Beth os gallwn ni gyfuno trwy heddiw?
En: What if we combine both approaches?"

Cy: ” mae'n cynnig, yn datrysiad i’r ddau.
En: he offers, a solution for both of them.

Cy: Mae llygaid Carys yn llachar wrth i’w gilydd chwilio am ffordd newydd.
En: Carys' eyes brighten as they search for a new way forward.

Cy: “Beth am greu stori gyda phwyntiau pwysig?
En: "How about creating a story with key points?

Cy: Gallwn ddangos ein gwybodaeth a dal sylw ein cynulleidfa.
En: We can showcase our knowledge and capture our audience's attention."

Cy: ”Y ddau’n cydweithio, mae’r egni’n codi yn y caffi.
En: Working together, the energy rises in the café.

Cy: Mae’n flaenoriaethu cryfhau eu cyfeillgarwch yn ogystal â’r prosiect.
En: They prioritize strengthening their friendship as well as the project.

Cy: Mae’r dyddiau wedyn hefyd yn brawf o bwysigrwydd cydweithio.
En: The following days also serve as a testament to the importance of collaboration.

Cy: Wrth iddynt ffarwelio, mae Rhys yn teimlo’n llai bryderus.
En: As they say goodbye, Rhys feels less anxious.

Cy: Mae’n ddiolchgar bod Carys wedi dangos iddo’r gwerth yn ymyrraeth bob syniad.
En: He is grateful that Carys has shown him the value in incorporating every idea.

Cy: Mae Carys, yn ei thro, yn gwerthfawrogi ymroddiad Rhys, yn falch o’u gwaith.
En: Carys, in turn, appreciates Rhys' dedication, proud of their work.

Cy: Mae'r tywydd oer y tu allan yn tynhau ond mae Rhys a Carys yn gwybod maent wedi creu prosiect sy’n mynd i apelio i’r gystadleuaeth – ac yn fwy na hynny, maent wedi dysgu’r pwysigrwydd o barchu syniadau’r naill a’r llall.
En: The cold weather outside tightens, but Rhys and Carys know they have created a project that will appeal to the competition—and more than that, they have learned the importance of respecting each other's ideas.

Vocabulary Words:
breathes: anadlu
aromas: aroglau
enveloping: lapio
long-suffering: hirhoedlog
clutching: gafael
enthusiasm: brwdfrydedd
meticulously: manwl
organized: trefnu
presentation: cyflwyniad
liven: fywiog
requirement: gofynion
heated: llidiog
tension: tensiwn
collaboration: cydweithio
anxious: bryderus
incorporating: ymyrraeth
dedication: ymroddiad
testament: prawf
tightens: tynhau
respecting: parchu
face: wynebu
story: stori
situation: sefyllfa
knowledge: gwybodaeth
audience: cynulleidfa
prioritize: blaenoriaethu
friendship: cyfeillgarwch
key points: pwyntiau pwysig
solution: datrysiad
showcase: ddangos

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Whispers of Dydd Santes Dwynwen: A Village's Secret Quest
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Yn y pentref bychan hwn, roedd yn ddiwrnod arbennig—Dydd Santes Dwynwen, diwrnod cariadon Cymru.
En: In this small village, it was a special day—Dydd Santes Dwynwen, the day of Welsh lovers.

Cy: Roedd y marchnad gynnes fel byth o'r blaen, er gwaethaf y giatiau gorchuddiedig â eira.
En: The market was warmer than ever before, despite the gates covered with snow.

Cy: Ysgubai'r gwynt oer dros y strydoedd coblog, llenwi'r awyr â'r aroglau blasus o feinciau arogoog siopwyr lleol.
En: The cold wind swept over the cobbled streets, filling the air with the delightful scents from the stalls of local shoppers.

Cy: Yno yng nghanol y dorf, roedd Emrys, prentis ifanc a sylweddol, yn tywys oren goch o dan ei goflwydd wedi'i lapio'n dynn.
En: There in the crowd was Emrys, a young and observant apprentice, carrying a red-orange tightly wrapped under his arm.

Cy: Roedd ei galon yn curo'n gyflym wrth iddo edrych ar Carys, gyfaill cyson a swynwr blodau'r pentref.
En: His heart was beating rapidly as he gazed at Carys, a constant friend and the village’s charming flower seller.

Cy: Roedd ei chloc mud ei bod hefyd yn edrych ymlaen at ddatgelu yma.
En: Her silent clock also showed she was eager to reveal here.

Cy: "Halô Emrys," meddai Carys, gan wenu gyda'i llygaid yn llawn sglein.
En: "Hello Emrys," said Carys, smiling with her eyes full of shine.

Cy: "Rwyd chlymu â’r gwynt."
En: "You’re tied with the wind."

Cy: "Ble fydd pawb, Carys?" gofynnodd Emrys, gyda llais iddi gymysg plaen.
En: "Where is everyone, Carys?" Emrys asked, with a voice mixed with plainness.

Cy: "Goliais i glywed sut mae'r gŵr â'r ffedog ddu yn sibrwd â’r swydd ogof."
En: "I heard the man with the black apron whispering about the cave job."

Cy: Roedd Carys chwareus a thrinol ei dwylo drwy ei sach o bryfed.
En: Carys playfully ran her hands through her sack of insects.

Cy: "Y swyddog? Pam byddai’n ffasiwn siaradig?"
En: "The officer? Why would he be so talkative?"

Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded drwy'r farchnad, clustfeiniodd Emrys sylw arall gan y stondin wnaed â ffedog ddu.
En: As they walked through the market, Emrys eavesdropped on another remark from the stall with the black apron.

Cy: "Mae nhw'n paratoi," chymusodd y gwr.
En: "They’re preparing," the man chimed.

Cy: "Bydd popeth yn barod erbyn y lloerlen cyntaf."
En: "Everything will be ready by the first moonlight."

Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i ni ymchwilio." Carys edrychodd i lygaid Emrys.
En: "We must investigate." Carys looked into Emrys's eyes.

Cy: "Cawn ddeall yr hyn a fyddai'n digwydd."
En: "We need to understand what will happen."

Cy: Wrth iddynt symud yn dawel drwy'r pentref, rhag dyblu'r curent, cawsant hyd i mnogfodaethychau munudol.
En: As they quietly moved through the village, avoiding the current, they found minute paths.

Cy: Roedd yn ymddangos y byddai’r gŵr a’i ddilynwyr yn ymosodol, ac ar gyfeillion cymrymu disgais ehedach ar y pentref cudwladol.
En: It seemed that the man and his followers would be aggressive, targeting friends to launch a covert plane on the hidden village.

Cy: "Tlwsaf, rhaid eu rhybuddio," meddai Emrys, er yn ansicr yw’r crogwaith.
En: "Dearest, we must warn them," said Emrys, though uncertain of the network.

Cy: "Carys, rwyn dan wastraff."
En: "Carys, I’m at a loss."

Cy: Gwenuodd Carys, yn hynod benderfynol.
En: Carys smiled, incredibly determined.

Cy: "Nawr, rhaid i ni wneud hynny.
En: "Now, we have to do that.

Cy: Ewch gynharach i'r ymwelwyr at wrandaw.
En: Go early to the visitors to listen.

Cy: Ni fyddant nag anwybyddu."
En: They will not ignore it."

Cy: Codi ar y pantalwn hi gynnwyrodd yn ddyfal â'n cliciwsh.
En: Holding up her skirt, she continued briskly with a click.

Cy: Roedd Carys oddefol wrth bwyso wrth y rata; gadaodd y dawns emosiwn taflu cyn ei chyfrin ac amser cyfarfod Emrys.
En: Carys leaned against the wall thoughtfully; she allowed the emotional dance to throw before her secret and meeting time with Emrys.

Cy: Gyda'i nerth awdurdodol, cyflwynodd Emrys i'r bobl straeon y gynllwyn difrifol.
En: With authoritative courage, Emrys presented the people with stories of the serious plot.

Cy: Yn araf, daeth y cyfarfod efo'i gilydd, gan glywed cynddaredd popeth am eu cynllun dichellgar.
En: Slowly, the meeting gathered, hearing everything about their deceitful plan.

Cy: Roedd Carys'n ddigon byw gyda'i llais, a byth mor wefreiddiol ac yn dangos ei fydd i gyd.
En: Carys was lively with her voice, as thrilling as ever and showing her full will.

Cy: Pan gwrthododd y cyflawn sgîm gan aelodau'r ',' rhuthrodd y cymlug â gwneud digon o oedi.
En: When the whole scheme was rejected by members, the assembly rushed with enough delay.

Cy: "Cefnuddawyd ni i 'r tri Timod," galwodd Carys, gan edrych weaver' ' wrth wylio’r eira i ben pell.
En: "We are summoned to the three Timod," called Carys, looking the weaver in watching the snow to the distant end.

Cy: Mae Emrys, brawychus am y yr ymdrech y byddai ddilyw ei gynllun, gyda chariadu a datblygu clod.
En: Emrys, anxious about the effort that would erase his plan, with love and growing praise.

Cy: Drwodd yn ddiolchgar i bawb, yn eléni, ‘roedd'n ymgeisio i bob clogyn ei plethlog a meithrin ei orffedmentri bung.
En: Through to everyone, gratefully, he aspired to weave every cloak and nurture his fellow’s achievement.

Cy: Henw { rhosyn } yr oedd ar Emrys, a oedd yn dechrau dysgu truma bwy nhw ri ynsha a'i ffydd mewn i sylfaen---a'i dost math o gymdeithion hefyd.
En: Named rhosyn by Emrys, he began to learn deeply who to trust and his faith as a foundation—and also his kindly type of companions.

Cy: Roedd ei hyder newydd yn ei lygaid clir, a’i ffawd yn derbyn y rhediad anrhydeddus ddim eilia’r gwres.
En: His newfound confidence was clear in his eyes, and his fate embraced the distinguished course without denying the warmth.

Vocabulary Words:
cobblestones: coblog
scents: aroglau
crowd: torf
apprentice: prentis
tightly: dyn
constant: cyson
playfully: chwareus
sack: sach
eavesdropped: clustfeiniodd
remark: sylw
moonlight: lloerlen
investigate: ymchwilio
avoid: rhag
minute: munudol
covert: disgais
plane: ehedach
warn: rhybuddio
uncertain: ansicr
network: crogwaith
determine: penderymyol
authoritative: awdurdodol
scheme: gynllwyn
deceitful: dichellgar
assemble: cyfarfod
reject: gwrthod
summon: cefnuddawyd
weaver: weaver
anxious: brawychus
achieve: orffedmentri
faith: ffydd

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Emrys's Bold Stand: Planting Hope in a Snow-Covered Village
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar fore braf, roedd eira'n gwisgo strydoedd y pentref canoloesol â'i wledd gwyn, ac roedd y farchnad yn brysur dros ben.
En: On a fine morning, snow dressed the streets of the medieval village with its white feast, and the market was extremely busy.

Cy: Dylwn chi weld y golwg!
En: You should have seen the sight!

Cy: Stondinau lliwgar yn gosod llif yr heolydd, yn llawn pob math o bethau—o fagiau o wlanen feddal i llysiau ffres a theisennau melys.
En: Colorful stalls lined the streets, full of all sorts of things—from bags of soft wool to fresh vegetables and sweet cakes.

Cy: Emrys, y gof, cerddodd rhwng y torfeydd.
En: Emrys, the blacksmith, walked through the crowds.

Cy: Gafaelodd ei law mewn dwylo Anwen, ei wraig gariadus, ac roedd Gareth, eu mab bywiog, yn rhedeg rhwng pobl, yn aruthrol o gyffrous.
En: He grasped the hands of Anwen, his beloved wife, and Gareth, their lively son, was running between people, tremendously excited.

Cy: "O Mam!
En: "Oh, Mom!

Cy: Dyma deisen fawr!
En: Here's a big cake!"

Cy: " waeddodd Gareth, yn tynnu sylw at stondin wen fesul melysion.
En: cried Gareth, drawing attention to a white stall of sweets.

Cy: "Cadw dy fygythiad, Gareth," chwarddodd Anwen.
En: "Hold your temptation, Gareth," laughed Anwen.

Cy: "Rhaid i ni gasglu popeth ar gyfer Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen.
En: "We need to gather everything for Saint Dwynwen's Day."

Cy: "Roedd Emrys yn dal i feddwl am ei ddyheadau.
En: Emrys was still pondering his ambitions.

Cy: "Anwen," dechreuodd, llais isel.
En: "Anwen," he began, his voice low.

Cy: "Hoffwn wneud mwy na dim ond creu offer.
En: "I wish to do more than just create tools.

Cy: Rwy’n teimlo y gallwn wneud gwahaniaeth i'r pentref.
En: I feel I can make a difference in the village."

Cy: "Bu Anwen yn aros, edrych ar Emrys â phryder.
En: Anwen waited, looking at Emrys with concern.

Cy: "Mae'n risg, Emrys," rhybuddiodd hi.
En: "It's a risk, Emrys," she warned.

Cy: "Dydyn ni ddim yn gwybod beth bydd yn dod â'r gaeaf.
En: "We don't know what winter will bring."

Cy: "O gwmpas, roedd y bobl yn sgwrsio a phrynu dan awyr oer, gyda mwg yn rhithro o'r topiau pren.
En: Around them, people chatted and shopped under the cold sky, with smoke drifting from the wooden rooftops.

Cy: Roedd sŵn cerddoriaeth a sŵn pobl yn swnian o bob cyfeiriad.
En: There was music and the murmur of conversations from every direction.

Cy: Roedd y farchnad yn weddol swnllyd.
En: The market was quite noisy.

Cy: "Hoffwn siarad â'r henuriaid," dywedodd Emrys.
En: "I'd like to speak with the elders," said Emrys.

Cy: "Mae gennyf syniad ar gyfer prosiect cymunedol.
En: "I have an idea for a community project.

Cy: Rydym yn cael cynnwrf gwneud y pentref yn well, yn fwy diogel".
En: We have the excitement to make the village better, safer."

Cy: Roedd Anwen yn fud, ond nodiodd yn araf.
En: Anwen was silent, but nodded slowly.

Cy: "Os yw'n wir rywbeth rydych chi'n angerddol amdano, byddaf yn eich cefnogi," dywedodd yn derfynol.
En: "If it's truly something you're passionate about, I will support you," she said finally.

Cy: Pan ddaeth amser, safodd Emrys i fyny yn llygad y farchnad brysur.
En: When the time came, Emrys stood in the heart of the bustling market.

Cy: Gyda chalon yn curo'n gyflym, roedd wedi ysgrifennu ei syniad gyda sylwadau clir.
En: With a rapidly beating heart, he had written down his idea with clear remarks.

Cy: Cefnogodd ei lais gan ddigon o ddewrder, wrth ofyn am i'r pentref sefyll gydag ef i wneud cyfnewid.
En: He strengthened his voice with enough courage, asking for the village to stand with him to make the change.

Cy: Roedd yr henuriaid, ac ar ben hynny'r trigolion, yn gwrando.
En: The elders, as well as the other villagers, listened.

Cy: Roedd y sŵn tawel fel seler un heb sŵn.
En: The sound was as quiet as a cellar without noise.

Cy: Yn sydyn, daethpwyd â chytundeb.
En: Suddenly, an agreement was reached.

Cy: "Byddwn yn ystyried hyn yn ofalus," addawyd un o'r henuriaid.
En: "We will consider this carefully," promised one of the elders.

Cy: Arweiniodd Anwen ato a gafael yn ei law.
En: Anwen led him and took his hand.

Cy: "Rydych chi wedi gwneud rhywbeth pwysig heddiw," meddai yn falch.
En: "You've done something important today," she said proudly.

Cy: O’r diwrnod hwnnw ymlaen, roedd Emrys yn teimlo rhyw wres o obaith.
En: From that day forward, Emrys felt a certain warmth of hope.

Cy: Roedd y dyfodol yn llawn posibiliadau newydd, a gyda'r gefnogaeth Anwen, roedd yn awr i aros i weld beth fyddai'n dod nesaf.
En: The future was full of new possibilities, and with Anwen's support, it was now time to wait and see what would come next.

Cy: Aethant adref, yn teimlo twymyn nad oedd gan y gaeaf unrhyw arswyd ynddo.
En: They went home, feeling a warmth that winter held no terror in.

Cy: Roedd Emrys wedi darganfod rhywbeth y tu hwnt i'r offer a'r haearn—gobaith am ddyfodol tyner a llwyddiannus i’w gymuned.
En: Emrys had discovered something beyond tools and iron—hope for a tender and successful future for his community.

Cy: Diwedd.
En: The end.

Vocabulary Words:
medieval: canoloesol
receive: derbyn
grasp: gafael
tremendously: aruthrol
pondering: meddwl
ambition: dyhead
concern: pryder
risk: risg
chatted: sgwrsio
drifting: rhithro
murmur: swnian
noisy: swnllyd
elders: henuriaid
community: cymuned
passionate: angerddol
courage: dewrder
remark: sylwad
agreement: cytundeb
consider: ystyried
proudly: yn falch
future: dyfodol
possibilities: posibiliadau
tender: tyner
successful: llwyddiannus
beyond: y tu hwnt
market: farchnad
busy: prysur
feast: wledd
roof: top
support: cefnogaeth

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Dreary Days to Blueprint Brilliance
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Roedd y tywydd yn ddiflas ar fore cynoesaf gwrthbwysig yn Abertawe.
En: The weather was dreary on the morning of a compensatory eve in Abertawe.

Cy: Roedd glaw mân yn tipian yn gyson ar ffenestri mawr Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau, gan roi awyrgylch disgybledig a myfyriol i’r lle.
En: A gentle rain pattered consistently on the large windows of the Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau, giving the place a disciplined and contemplative atmosphere.

Cy: Cafodd Dafydd, Siân, a Gareth eu denu i mewn gan rywbeth aneglur, rhywbeth cyfarwydd ond newydd.
En: Dafydd, Siân, and Gareth were drawn in by something unclear, something familiar yet new.

Cy: Roedd Dafydd yn bensaer ifanc, ac erbyn hyn teimlai wedi mynd i ben draw ei braidd.
En: Dafydd was a young architect, and by now, he felt he had reached the end of his tether.

Cy: Roedd ei brosiectau diweddar yn ddiflas ganddo, dim byd yn tanio ei gyffro.
En: His recent projects were dull to him, nothing sparked his excitement.

Cy: Heddiw, roedd yn digwydd bod ger y fan hon gyda'i ffrindiau, a synhwyrai wirioneddol yr angen am ysbrydoliaeth.
En: Today, he happened to be near this place with his friends, and he truly sensed the need for inspiration.

Cy: "Beth am fynd i mewn?" awgrymodd Siân, pan aeth y glaw yn drymach.
En: "How about we go in?" suggested Siân, as the rain grew heavier.

Cy: Roedd Gareth yn cytuno, gyda thawelwch hyderus sefyllfa.
En: Gareth agreed with a quiet confidence of the situation.

Cy: Nid oedd unrhyw wyliau ofodol i ddathlu rŵan, dim pause o ddirywio'r olydd rhestr o waith llwyd Dafydd.
En: There were no spatial holidays to celebrate now, no pause from the deteriorating slate of Dafydd's gray work.

Cy: Ond efallai allai rhywbeth y tu mewn i’w ddenu i ddyfalu arall.
En: But perhaps something inside could entice him to reckon otherwise.

Cy: Aeth y tri i mewn.
En: The three went inside.

Cy: Dyna oedd rhodfa o hen bethau a thechnoleg newydd.
En: There was an avenue of old things and new technology.

Cy: Roedd y golau gwan yn adlamu ar oleuni’r ffenestri enfawr.
En: The dim light bounced off the enormous windows' light.

Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded trwy bob ystafell, synhwyrai Dafydd ei galon yn dechrau chwibanu â diddordeb.
En: As they walked through each room, Dafydd felt his heart beginning to hum with interest.

Cy: Yn sydyn, safodd o flaen arddangosfa anferth.
En: Suddenly, he stopped in front of a massive exhibition.

Cy: Hefyd, roedd wedi'i threfu gyda haneseuon o gynlluniau pensaernïol o'r gorffennol a sut roeddent wedi troi i bontio'r dyfodol.
En: It was also arranged with stories of architectural plans from the past and how they had turned to bridge the future.

Cy: Roedd hi fel petai amser yn colli ei hystyr.
En: It was as if time had lost its meaning.

Cy: Am amrantiad, roedd yn teimlo fel plentyn mewn parc thema o syniadau.
En: For a moment, he felt like a child in a theme park of ideas.

Cy: Roedd yn gweld siapiau, llinellau a syniadau, pob un yn gwau'n hwylus.
En: He saw shapes, lines, and ideas, all weaving effortlessly.

Cy: Roedd pob troad o'i ben yn dod â barn newydd.
En: Every turn of his head brought a new perception.

Cy: Ac yna, daeth yr ysbrydoliad, yn sŵn tawel y glaw, ac alunion melltir i o'r dyddiau byrraf.
En: And then, inspiration came, in the quiet sound of the rain, and milestones of short days ahead.

Cy: Cododd ei lyfr braslunio, gwrthryn a esgeulustd gartref, ac fe ddechreuodd gopïo popeth a welodd.
En: He lifted his sketchbook, an object neglected at home, and began to copy everything he saw.

Cy: Dangosodd ei law du hen ffurfiau, nes bod ei tudalennau’n britho â sawl llun newydd.
En: His hand showed old forms, until his pages were mottled with several new drawings.

Cy: Roedd ei galon yn chwegrwn, yn mwynhau'r symudiad.
En: His heart was ablaze, enjoying the movement.

Cy: Pan oedd Dafydd yn barod i adael yr amgueddfa, roedd yn teimlo fel pe bai wedi cael trodd ar bwynt arall.
En: When Dafydd was ready to leave the museum, he felt like he had turned at a different point.

Cy: Edrychodd ar Siân a Gareth, "Dw i eisoes yn teimlo'n fywiog," dywedodd, llygad yn tywynu.
En: He looked at Siân and Gareth, "I already feel invigorated," he said, his eyes shining.

Cy: Gwenu, yr un eiliad rheswm i eirio sydd i Siân, “Diolch am ddod yma, Dafydd.”
En: Smiling, the same moment reason for words to Siân, “Thanks for coming here, Dafydd.”

Cy: Allforio’r swyngod o gyhuddo’r bore, roedd Dafydd yn barod ar gyfer ei brosiect nesaf.
En: Shedding the gloom of the morning, Dafydd was ready for his next project.

Cy: Cyferbynnodd yr ymroddiadau newydd a phuntio tuag at y wynebau feriora.
En: He contrasted the new commitments and pointed towards the smaller faces.

Cy: Roedd wedi adennill ei ffydd ac ysbrydoliaeth, roedd y ddinas yn aros am ei henw o dan amwygn i fod yn newid byd.
En: He had regained his faith and inspiration, the city awaited his name in the echo to be transformative.

Vocabulary Words:
dreary: ddiflas
compensatory: gwrthbwysig
pattered: tipian
contemplative: myfyriol
drawn: denu
tether: braidd
entice: dyfalu
avenue: rhodfa
perception: barn
reckon: cyfrif
mottled: britho
invigorated: fywiog
contemplative: myfyriol
contemplative: myfyriol
consistently: yn gyson
milestones: melltir
neglected: esgeulustd
inspiration: ysbrydoliaeth
project: brosiect
disciplinary: disgybledig
abandon: gohir
hurdles: rhwystrau
effortlessly: yn hwylus
hesitant: amharod
contemplate: myfyrio
dimensions: dimensiwnau
infinity: anhrefnol
palpable: meddyliol
restrained: rheoledig
collaborative: cydweithiol

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unveiling Ancestors: Gwion's Quest for Hidden Truths
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-18-08-38-20-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Ym mist flwyddyn gaeafol, eira'n gorchuddio'r tirlun gyda trywanu chwinciog, cwrddodd Gwion ac Eira ym Mwrwgl St Fagans Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Hanes.
En: In a misty winter season, snow covering the landscape in a shimmering blanket, Gwion and Eira met at the Bwrwgl St Fagans Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Hanes.

Cy: Roedd St Fagans yn lle unigryw, gyda bwthynoedd traddodiadol o Gymru a chofnodion hanesyddol a awyrodd ras o chwilfrydedd trwy wenoliaid y gorffennol.
En: St Fagans was a unique place, with traditional Welsh cottages and historical records that sparked a curiosity through the past's swallows.

Cy: Cochrewch y gwynt oer trwy'r goedwig, chwil yn arbrofol sŵn swsion a chaniadau tyndra droedig.
En: The cold wind swept through the forest, experimenting with the sound of whispers and intertwined songs.

Cy: Gwion, hanesydd imodd, chwilio am wirionedd am ei gorffennol teuluol.
En: Gwion, an eager historian, was searching for the truth about his family's past.

Cy: Roedd e'n gwybod am lythyr coll ers amser maith, a gweithio arf arwyddocâd falen, ond dim ond bodolaeth dychmygus ei duhaliodd o'r olwg.
En: He knew of a long-lost letter, a significant piece of evidence, but its existence had eluded his sight.

Cy: Llonyddid gyfeillgar yn troi'n bedair yn ffenestri'r amgueddfa.
En: A friendly stillness turned to silence at the museum's windows.

Cy: Roedd popeth yn ysbeidiol pan chwitplot y llanast o menywod ifanc byw, roeddent yn y cynefindra o adeiladu'r rhaffau y gallai'w teuluod fynnu.
En: Everything was sporadic when the chaos of vibrant young women emerged, they were in the familiarity of building the ties their families could demand.

Cy: "Rhaid i ni ddod o hyd iddo," dywedodd Gwion, diweddaru ei afael ar yr hen lythyr a ddarganfu yn y dôl amgueddfa.
En: "We must find it," said Gwion, tightening his grip on the old letter he discovered in the museum's attic.

Cy: "Gwion, dyma dyfodol amhendant," rhybuddiodd Eira.
En: "Gwion, this is an uncertain future," Eira warned.

Cy: Roedd ei llygaid yn llawn dealltwriaeth a gofid cuddiedig.
En: Her eyes were full of understanding and hidden concern.

Cy: Ond, Gwion oedd yn graff.
En: But Gwion was astute.

Cy: Roedd yn penderfynol chwilio am gyfrinachau ei gorffennol.
En: He was determined to uncover the secrets of his past.

Cy: Roedd hi'n benderfynol ef drwy hylifedd y galw, tra bod Eira yn osgoi neuedd dirgelion a dychymyg, nodwydd preifat i'w hymdrechion.
En: His determination flowed through the call, while Eira avoided the tendency for mysteries and imagination, a private needle to her endeavors.

Cy: Roedd y lythyr yn pwytho ar draws y gerbyd streipen, yn datgelu cestyll codiedig o arwyddocâd hanesyddol.
En: The letter stitched across the striped pathway, revealing symbolic castles of historical significance.

Cy: Aethant mewn brys trwy'r siambrau amgueddfa, brafu'r gweadion a rostir yn llif dyddiau gwyntog, llunio delweddau'r gorffennol ar felin traed.
En: They hurried through the museum's chambers, savoring the woven scenes of windy days, crafting images of the past in the footsteps of time.

Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i ni ddod o hyd i'r hyn a ddarganfu chwyldroadol," rhaid ei gyhoeddi Gwion.
En: "We must find what has been revolutionary," insisted Gwion.

Cy: O'r diwedd, ymlaen at gyfadeiladau blith, daeth Gwion ac Eira wrth rywraig hŷn, Bethan, dipio iddo ar y darllen geiriau'r lythyr y gwynebodd e.
En: Finally, amidst scattered buildings, Gwion and Eira encountered an older woman, Bethan, folded in the reading of the letter he faced.

Cy: Bethan oedd arddull y dirgel, chwyliog yn lledrith digwyddod llon cyflawnedig.
En: Bethan embodied the mysterious style, intrigued by the magic of a fully realized occurrence.

Cy: Ymddangosodd hanner wefus Eira yn gonfensiynol y tafladwy.
En: Half of Eira's lip appeared conventionally dismissive.

Cy: "Rhaid ichi gael agen yma," dywedodd Gwion, caru o fewn y gweithredu yn blyonod i ddatgysylltwch y castraeth.
En: "You must get a break here," Gwion said, loving the action within the efforts to unravel the complexities.

Cy: Bethan, gwenwyn egni, rhoddodd wybodaeth bod cyfrinachau yr oedd Eira'n chloi bob dydd i soniaru hanesion cymhleth eu teuluod yn delicios amwyliaedd.
En: Bethan, a poison of energy, shared knowledge of secrets that Eira locked away daily to resonate the complex stories of their families in delicious affection.

Cy: Trowyd golau i ganol nosio trwy gawod o wybł ychydigi ac amdod sydd wedi newid o fewn caledwch y trasiaith.
En: Light turned to midnight through a shower of scattered stars and changes within the toughness of tradition.

Cy: Am ddogfennau a ddarganfu, inneu ohfoain ydy hwn i newid eu bywydau am byth.
En: For the documents discovered could either alter their lives forever.

Cy: Llwybr ffyddlon yw hon rhwng y ddau, agorll a oedd yn wrthyd yn taro blodau amddiffynnol gwrthbleidgar.
En: This is a faithful path between the two, a gateway that was once resistant to protective opposition's blossoming.

Cy: Deallodd Gwion siwrnai'r hen ddadleuon, talu cyfnewidiol amyneddol lwyd a mwynhau'r diogelwch cymuned.
En: Gwion understood the old debates, trading nuanced patience and enjoying community safety.

Cy: Daeth Eira i ddeall bod rhaid iddi ffynnu ar gyfer llawer mwy nag y credai.
En: Eira came to realize she had to thrive for much more than she believed.

Cy: Roedd amgweddangerth yn ildio ei gwrthbwy ymyrfy fel ond yn heulwen tew.
En: The stubborn spirit yielded its opposition like thick sunshine.

Cy: Roedd Gwion yn dysgu gwerthfawrogi agwedd a chwlôig.
En: Gwion learned to appreciate demeanor and heritage.

Cy: Roeddwn'n llawn ddiolchgarwch eu presennoldeb, rwyd fi yn dderbyn calonnol mewn cyflwyniad gwrthdarogiad llu ledledd Gymru gyda chymun sialens lafarus a rhuthrodd i lawenyddu yn bodoli mewn hedd perffaith.
En: He was full of gratitude for their presence, a heartfelt reception in presentations of countless Welsh challenges, rushing to rejoice in existing in perfect peace.

Vocabulary Words:
misty: mist
shimmering: chwinciog
blanket: trywanu
cottage: bwthyn
curiosity: chwilfrydedd
swallow: gwenoliaid
whisper: swsion
intertwined: tyndra droedig
eluded: dychmygus
sporadic: ysbeidiol
grip: afael
attic: dôl
concern: gofid
astute: graff
determination: penderfynol
stitched: pwytho
symbolic: arwyddocâd
castle: cestyll
savor: brafu
woven: gweadion
scene: rhostir
footstep: felin traed
revolutionary: chwyldroadol
encounter: cyfadeiladau
intrigued: chwyliog
conventionally: gonfensiynol
dismissing: tafladwy
unravel: datgysylltwch
toughness: caledwch
tradition: trasiaith