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Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Trapped in Snow: A Tale of Friendship and Survival
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Mae'r gwynt yn chwibanu trwy goed y Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, gan adrodd straeon o'r rhew a'r eira sy'n gwneud Afon Conwy yn rhewi yn dawel o'i chwmpas.
En: The wind whistles through the trees of the Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, recounting tales of the frost and snow that make the Afon Conwy freeze quietly around it.

Cy: Ymhell mewn caban cynnes, wedi'i guddio oddi wrth blentyndodi byd, tri ffrind yn wynebu sefyllfa annisgwyl.
En: Far away in a warm cabin, hidden from the world’s childhood, three friends face an unexpected situation.

Cy: Mae'r madfall fawr o eira wedi eu trapio, callen nhw ond clywed y glaw melldigedig eira'n bwrw oddi ar do'r caban.
En: The great snow lizard has trapped them; they can only hear the cursed snow falling off the cabin's roof.

Cy: Eisteddodd Eira, gyda llygaid yn bryderus, wrth lyncu yn dawel.
En: Eira sat with anxious eyes, swallowing quietly.

Cy: Roedd y meddwl o golli graddio ei chwaer yn crafu ar ei chalon.
En: The thought of missing her sister's graduation scratched at her heart.

Cy: Roedd y cerflun rhew o dishgwyddion ar draws y ffenestri yn ychwanegu pwysau i'w hofn.
En: The ice sculpture of drippings across the windows added weight to her fears.

Cy: "Rhaid i ni ffeindio ffordd," medddyliai.
En: "We must find a way," she thought.

Cy: Ar ben arall y bwrdd, roedd Gwyn yn cyfrif tanwydd y tân a chynllunio sut i wneud iddo bara.
En: At the other end of the table, Gwyn was counting the firewood and planning how to make it last.

Cy: Roedd y brwdfrydedd bywiog a hyderus ganddo, ond mewn gwirionedd, roedd ofn a cholled yn prysur wneud gwrthdaro mewn ei feddwl.
En: He had a lively and confident enthusiasm, but in truth, fear and loss were quickly causing conflict in his mind.

Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i ni gadw pethau mewn trefn," ymweliadaeth Gwyn.
En: "We must keep things in order," Gwyn remarked.

Cy: Gan geisio goleuo'r awyrgylch, Llew yn dal i wneud jôcs, yn cuddio ei gyfrinachau.
En: Trying to lighten the atmosphere, Llew kept making jokes, hiding his secrets.

Cy: Ond ar ei ysgwyddau, roedd pwysau'r gyfrinach a arweiniodd at eu teithio annifyr i'r caban.
En: But on his shoulders was the weight of the secret that led to their uncomfortable trip to the cabin.

Cy: "Fy bai i yw hyn," meddai yn isel iddo'i hun.
En: "This is my fault," he said softly to himself.

Cy: Gan drawing at un radio hen a gorweddai yng nghornel y caban, penderfynodd Eira bod angen actio.
En: Drawing towards an old radio lying in the corner of the cabin, Eira decided action was needed.

Cy: "Rydw i'n mynd i drio ffonio am gymorth," roedd ei llais yn ddifrifol.
En: "I'm going to try to call for help," her voice was serious.

Cy: Cymerodd oriau hir a drafferthus, ei wyneb ynghrog â sbardunau o benderfyniad.
En: It took long and arduous hours, her face set with spurs of determination.

Cy: Bu pob modfedd o'r cloc yn pwyso trwm.
En: Every inch of the clock weighed heavily.

Cy: Roedd Gwyn a Llew yn sefyll wrth eu hochr, eu llif sylweddol yn gwasgu i drefn bob syniad.
En: Gwyn and Llew stood by her side, their substantial drive harnessing each idea into order.

Cy: Doedden nhw ddim eto wedi colli gobaith - yr un ddynfa a godwyd yn nhopiau'r mynyddoedd Eryri eu caledwaith i gredu y byddai cymorth yn cyrraedd.
En: They hadn't yet lost hope—the same spirit that rose in the peaks of the mynyddoedd Eryri hardened them to believe help would arrive.

Cy: Wedi llawer o ymdrech caled, tarawodd y signal.
En: After much hard effort, the signal hit.

Cy: Y radio'n dod i fywyd, gair ganllaw yn rhyddhau llawenydd ar draws eu hwynebau.
En: The radio came to life, a guiding word unleashing joy across their faces.

Cy: "Mae'n gweithio!
En: "It's working!"

Cy: " Eira'n galwog o lawen.
En: Eira called out joyously.

Cy: Gyda hystum o lwyddiant, roedd eu apêl am gymorth wedi cyrraedd y byd tu allan.
En: With a gesture of success, their call for help had reached the outside world.

Cy: Gyda blagur haul cyntaf yr hydref, cafodd y tri eu hachub.
En: With the first buds of autumn sun, the three were rescued.

Cy: Eira yn dal ei hanadl wrth wynebu'r ffordd adref er mwyn bod gyda'i chwaer ar ddiwrnod pwysig.
En: Eira held her breath as she faced the way home to be with her sister on her important day.

Cy: Ymhlith eu gilydd, rhoddwyd eu ffrindiau mewn gafael newydd o agosatrwydd, gyda Gwyn yn gweld hyder newydd, ac Llew yn adnabod pwysigrwydd rhannu beichiau.
En: Among each other, their friends were placed in a new grip of closeness, with Gwyn discovering new confidence, and Llew recognizing the importance of sharing burdens.

Cy: Fel y gwelai'r haul y sêr, dechreuodd fflêr arwydd o eira ochneidfa, gan adael y caban bach yn dewis ei stori yn harw'n dawel ar ochr m.
En: As the sun saw the stars, a trace of snow drifted, leaving the small cabin quietly choosing its story on the mountainside.

Vocabulary Words:
whistles: chwibanu
recounting: adrodd
frost: rhew
cabin: caban
trapped: trapio
cursed: melldigedig
anxious: pryderus
scratched: crafu
sculpture: cerflun
drippings: dishgwyddion
fears: hofn
firewood: tanwydd
enthusiasm: brwdfrydedd
conflict: gwrthdaro
jokes: jôcs
burdens: beichiau
gestures: ystum
arduous: drafferthus
determination: penderfyniad
substantial: sylweddol
drive: ddynfa
awry: ochneidfa
hard effort: ymdrech caled
signal: signal
joyously: o lawen
rescued: hachub
confidence: hyder
sharing: rhannu
trace: arwydd
drifted: fflêr

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Welsh Roots & Artistic Revelations in Betws-y-Coed
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Teimlai'r haul gwresog ar ei gefn wrth i Garys gerdded i mewn i Siop Pentref Betws-y-Coed.
En: Teimlai'r haul gwresog (The warm sun felt) on her back as Carys walked into Siop Pentref Betws-y-Coed.

Cy: Roedd hi newydd gyrraedd o Gaerdydd, â'i calon yn llawn cyffro i archwilio ei gwreiddiau Cymreig.
En: She had just arrived from Caerdydd (Cardiff), her heart full of excitement to explore her Welsh roots.

Cy: Y siop fach hon, â'i dalcen pren wedi'i addurno'n gogoneddus, oedd y cyntaf i ddal ei llygad.
En: This small shop, with its magnificently adorned wooden façade, was the first to catch her eye.

Cy: Ymhlith yr eitemau mewn cwpwrdd gwydr, roedd Dafydd, yr arlunydd lleol tawel, yn darganfod ei le mewn byd prysur.
En: Among the items in the glass cabinet, Dafydd, the quiet local artist, was finding his place in a busy world.

Cy: Wrth ddarlunio cefnffyrdd fro'r fro ar ddarnau bach o ddur, cyfarfu ei lygad â Carys.
En: While painting the backroads of the area on small pieces of metal, his eyes met Carys's.

Cy: Roedd hi'n edrych yn benysin drwy'r arddangosfa, wedi ei swyno gan fraint a chrefftwaith y pentref.
En: She was looking intently through the display, captivated by the charm and craftsmanship of the village.

Cy: "Croeso, siarad rhywun angen?" gofynnodd Dafydd, ei llais yn dyner ac yn groesawgar.
En: "Croeso, siarad rhywun angen?" (Welcome), do you need to speak with someone?" asked Dafydd, his voice gentle and welcoming.

Cy: "Rwy'n chwilio am rhyw beth arbennig," atebodd Carys, ei llais yn awyddus. "Rhywbeth sy'n dweud y stori o'r lle hwn."
En: "I'm looking for something special," replied Carys, her voice eager. "Something that tells the story of this place."

Cy: "Mae gen i syniad," meddai Dafydd, yn awgrymu'r eitemau sydd wedi'u gwneud â llaw. "Mae'r gwaith yma'n adrodd hanes."
En: "I have an idea," said Dafydd, suggesting the handcrafted items. "The work here tells a story."

Cy: Roedd lliwiau'r ardal yn fywiog ym mhob portffolio.
En: The colors of the area were vibrant in every portfolio.

Cy: Cawsant eu llenwi â lansio glas y mynyddoedd a'r afonydd troellog a lifai gerllaw.
En: They were filled with the blue launches of the mountains and the meandering rivers that flowed nearby.

Cy: Golygfeydd syfrdanol, wedi'u creu â llaw gan bobl y pentref, a oedd yn adrodd hanes hynny.
En: Breathtaking scenes, handcrafted by the village people, that told those very tales.

Cy: Ar ôl rhai awrrau, dododd Carys ei llygad ar ddarn arbennig o dapistry hardd, gyda golygfa o fro Eryri.
En: After some hours, Carys laid her eyes on a particularly beautiful tapestry, featuring a scene from the region of Eryri.

Cy: Roedd ei delweddau yn siarad llawer.
En: Its images spoke volumes.

Cy: "Dyma fo," siffrwdodd honno, ei llais yn cael ei lenwi â syndod. "Bydd hwn yn berffaith."
En: "This is it," she whispered, her voice filled with wonder. "This will be perfect."

Cy: A oedd Dafydd yn amlwg ei falchder, ond llonydd mewn boddhad.
En: Dafydd was clearly proud, yet remained calm with satisfaction.

Cy: Roedd wedi cynorthwyo Carys i ddarganfod y cysylltiad rhyngddi hi a'i gwreiddiau.
En: He had helped Carys to find the connection between herself and her roots.

Cy: "Mae'n wych," cydsyniodd yn dawel, yn ymddyrchafedig gan ei rôl mewn helpu i greu momentau cysylltiol.
En: "It's wonderful," he agreed quietly, uplifted by his role in helping to create these connecting moments.

Cy: Gyda'r tapestry yn ei ddwylo, gadawodd Carys y siop gyda gwên, cydnabyddiaeth newydd i'w diwylliant Cymreig yn bwydo ei chynhyrchion artistig.
En: With the tapestry in her hands, Carys left the shop with a smile, a newfound appreciation for her Welsh culture fueling her artistic endeavors.

Cy: Roedd Dafydd hefyd, wedi bod yn cynhesu â'i gyfraniad, gyda forion ei ysbryd wedi meithrin cysylltiadau gwerthfawr yn y byd.
En: Dafydd also felt warmed by his contribution, with the essence of his spirit having nurtured valuable connections in the world.

Cy: Roedd Betws-y-Coed wedi troi’r dydd yn drysorfa o gofroddion parhaol.
En: Betws-y-Coed had turned the day into a treasure trove of lasting memories.

Vocabulary Words:
facade: dalcen
adorned: addurno'n
quiet: tawel
artist: arlunydd
backroads: cefnffyrdd
intently: yn benysin
captivated: wedi ei swyno
craftsmanship: crefftwaith
eager: awyddus
handcrafted: wedi'u gwneud â llaw
portfolios: portffolio
meandering: troellog
flowed: lifai
breathtaking: syfrdanol
tales: hanes
tapestry: tapistry
wonder: syndod
calm: llonydd
satisfaction: boddhad
uplifted: ymddyrchafedig
endeavors: cynhyrchion
nurtured: meithrin
connections: cysylltiadau
treasure trove: trysorfa
lasting: parhaol
speak volumes: siarad llawer
suggesting: yn awgrymu
root: gwreiddiau
excitement: cyffro
gentle: dyner

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Welsh Coast Adventure: Family, Rainbows, and Renewal
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar arfordir godidog Sir Benfro, lle mae gwyrddni bywiog yn cwrdd â glas lliol y môr, trefnodd Owain bicnic teuluol.
En: On the magnificent coastline of Sir Benfro, where vibrant greenery meets the deep blue of the sea, Owain organized a family picnic.

Cy: Llithrodd y glaswellt gwyllt o dan ei draed wrth iddo osod y matiau lliwgar a pharasol gynnil yn barod ar gyfer diwrnod perffaith, neu felly yr oedd yn gobeithio.
En: The wild grass slipped under his feet as he laid out the colorful mats and set up a subtle parasol, ready for a perfect day, or so he hoped.

Cy: Ond yn y gwanwyn bythgofiadwy hwnnw, nid oedd popeth yn rhwydd.
En: But in that unforgettable spring, not everything went smoothly.

Cy: Roedd Owain, y cefnder hynaf, yn cerdded yn ôl ac ymlaen ar hyd y traeth, yn gyrru edrychiad pryderus at y cymylau trwchus a oedd yn casglu dros y môr.
En: Owain, the eldest cousin, paced back and forth along the beach, casting a worried glance at the thick clouds gathering over the sea.

Cy: Roedd meddwl am ansicrwydd y tywydd yn pwyso ar ei fron.
En: The uncertainty of the weather weighed heavily on his mind.

Cy: Roedd yn benderfynol i wneud y diwrnod yn berffaith, er mwyn dod â'r teulu'n nes at ei gilydd eto.
En: He was determined to make the day perfect to bring the family closer together again.

Cy: Roedd pawb o'r teulu wedi cyrraedd, heblaw am Garys, ei gefnder anturus, a oedd wedi mynd i ddarganfod antur newydd ar daith gerdded heb oleinisio neb.
En: Everyone from the family had arrived, except for Garys, his adventurous cousin, who had gone off in search of a new adventure on a walk without notifying anyone.

Cy: "Ble mae Garys?" gofynnodd Rhys, sef cefnder tawel a meddylgar Owain, a oedd yn gwrthodleicio ar y môr.
En: "Where's Garys?" asked Rhys, Owain's quiet and thoughtful cousin, who was gazing out at the sea.

Cy: Yr oeddwn yn gwybod am dorri ei berthynas yn ddiweddar; roedd ei feddyliau yn drwm ond yn dawel.
En: He was known to have recently ended a relationship; his thoughts were heavy but silent.

Cy: Dywedodd Owain, "Fe aeth i edmygu'r golygfeydd, ond y bydd hi'n dod yn ôl yn fuan iawn." Yn dawel yn ei feddwl, roedd Owain yn brwydro â'i bryderon.
En: Owain said, "She went to admire the views but she'll be back very soon." Quietly in his mind, Owain wrestled with his worries.

Cy: Cychwynodd y glaw yn ysgafn, yn syfrdanol ond yn gyfarwydd i brofiadau teuluol y gwanwyn yng Nghymru.
En: The rain began lightly, surprising yet familiar to the family's spring experiences in Wales.

Cy: Heb oedi llawer, cychwynnodd Owain i adeiladu lloches bach gyda pharasolion a threwyr.
En: Without much hesitation, Owain started building a small shelter with parasols and towels.

Cy: Roedd yn gwybod bod cariad a phontydd teuluol angen cysur, hyd yn oed pan fydd tywydd yn annifyr.
En: He knew that love and family bonds needed comfort, even when the weather was unpleasant.

Cy: Tra roedd Rhys yn helpu i osod y lloches, bu Owain yn anelu i fyny i ben y clogwyni, yn chwilio am Garys.
En: While Rhys helped set up the shelter, Owain headed up to the top of the cliffs, looking for Garys.

Cy: Wrth dicedig â'i theithiwiad, daeth o hyd iddi, sefyll ar gopa'r clogwyni ac edmygu cwymp yr enfys yn y môr pell.
En: True to her adventurous spirit, he found her standing atop the cliffs, admiring the rainbow falling into the distant sea.

Cy: "Dydy'r glaw ddim yn fy nharo i, Owain!" gwaeddodd hi, yn wên o glust i glust.
En: "The rain doesn't bother me, Owain!" she shouted, grinning from ear to ear.

Cy: Tra ar ei ben ei hun gyda Garys, gwnaeth Owain gyfle i siarad â Rhys.
En: While alone with Garys, Owain made the opportunity to talk to Rhys.

Cy: Datguddiodd Rhys ei frwydrau, a chawsant sgwrs calonogol.
En: Rhys revealed his struggles, and they had an encouraging conversation.

Cy: Rhoddwyd cymorth a chlocs a viele i strwythurolt y teulu.
En: They provided support and many hugs, strengthening the family's structure.

Cy: Daeth sawl linc yn gryfach drwy safle 'i radlonweddau.
En: Several links became stronger through the kindness shared.

Cy: Gorffennodd y dydd gyda’r haul yn torri drwy'r cymylau, yn gladdu'r traeth gydag arian llewyrch.
En: The day ended with the sun breaking through the clouds, bathing the beach in silver light.

Cy: Cymerodd y teulu'n llawen y cyfle i fwynhau barbeciw bach impromptau, gwyngalchu â chwerthin a sgwrsio tan y ser.
En: The family happily seized the opportunity to enjoy a small impromptu barbecue, lightening the atmosphere with laughter and chats under the stars.

Cy: Yn y diwedd, dysgodd Owain bod perffaithrwydd yn glymblaid o faterion bychain a’r pleser o fod gyda'r rhai mwyaf annwyl.
En: In the end, Owain learned that perfection is an alliance of small matters and the joy of being with those dearest to you.

Cy: Roedd llwyddiant Owain o wneud i ofal ysbrydol disgleirio'n fwya' fiddefadwy o'r noson garuodd y chwarae gosod rhiwiadau newydd i'r teulu.
En: Owain's success in making the spiritual care shine was perhaps the most unforgettably rewarding part of the day as new ties were formed for the family.

Cy: Roedd y golygfoedd yn syndod, ac rodd hir bryetta o waith ar y bythodd di dyfndedd.
En: The views were surprising, and there was a long breath of work at the depthless blessings.

Vocabulary Words:
magnificent: godolig
coastline: arfordir
vibrant: bywiog
subtle: gynnil
unforgettable: bythgofiadwy
paced: cerdded
casting: gyrru
determined: benderfynol
adventurous: anturus
admire: edmygu
wrestled: brwydro
hesitation: oedi
shelter: lloches
towels: throwyr
bonds: pontydd
comfort: cysur
structured: strwythurolt
grinning: wên
encouraging: calonogol
seized: gymryd
impromptu: yrdymraeg
chat: sgwrs
ally: glymblaid
spiritual: ysbrydol
rewarding: fwya' fiddefadwy
surprising: syfrdanol
clouds: cymylau
adventure: antur
revealed: datguddiodd
opportunity: cyfle

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Embracing Horizons: A Tale of Dreams and New Beginnings
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Roedd y dathliad graddio yn y dre enfawr o Mor Tenby yn edrych yn arbennig o brydferth ar y diwrnod hwnnw.
En: The graduation celebration in the large town of Mor Tenby looked particularly beautiful on that day.

Cy: Roedd yr haul yn tywynnu yn uchel yn y nen, yn adlewyrchu'r golau trwy'r tonnau mân ar yr arfordir.
En: The sun was shining high in the sky, reflecting light through the gentle waves on the coast.

Cy: Gareth oedd y prif gymeriad yma.
En: Gareth was the main character here.

Cy: Roedd ef yn sefyll rhwng y myfyrwyr o'i amgylch, ei lygaid yn llenwi â'r awyrgylch y cynulleidfa oedd wedi'u casglu yng nghanol y tref.
En: He stood among the students around him, his eyes filled with the atmosphere of the audience gathered in the middle of the town.

Cy: Roedd e wedi bod yn breuddwydio am y funud yma, ond roedd y meddyliau am y dyfodol dal i wneud iddo deimlo'n anesmwyth.
En: He had been dreaming of this moment, but thoughts of the future still made him feel uneasy.

Cy: Yn ei ochr, roedd Eleri, ei ffrind gorau.
En: By his side was Eleri, his best friend.

Cy: Roedd hi'n falch iawn, ei llygaid yn llawn disgwyliad ar gyfer ei thaith sydd i ddod.
En: She was very proud, her eyes full of anticipation for her journey to come.

Cy: Roedd Eleri yn barod i deithio'r byd, i ddarganfod a dysgu, ac yn edrych ymlaen yn arw, tra bod Gareth dal i gwestiynu'r dyfodol.
En: Eleri was ready to travel the world, to discover and learn, and was looking forward eagerly, while Gareth was still questioning the future.

Cy: Roedd Eleri'n ymddangos fel petai hi'n barod i wynebu popeth a fyddai'n dod ei ffordd gyda gwen nerthol.
En: Eleri seemed ready to face everything that would come her way with a strong smile.

Cy: Cofiodd Gareth am y sgwrs a gafodd gyda'i chwaer iau, Carys, y diwrnod cynt.
En: Gareth remembered the conversation he had with his younger sister, Carys, the day before.

Cy: Roedd Carys yn poeni'n ddwys drosto, ofni'r pellter, ofni'r ansicrwydd o fywyd heb ei bresenoldeb yn y cartref.
En: Carys was deeply worried about him, fearing the distance, fearing the uncertainty of life without his presence at home.

Cy: Roedd ei siarad hi'n ddigon i berchi calon dyn.
En: Her words were enough to touch a man's heart.

Cy: Ond storiodd gadarnhad hefyd.
En: But they also carried affirmation.

Cy: Roedd hi nid yn unig yn ofni drosddo ef, ond yn deall ei fod yn dilyn ei freuddwyd.
En: She not only feared for him but understood that he was following his dream.

Cy: Wrth sefyll yn y gosodiad cerdded hynafol o gwmpas, cychwynnodd Gareth ei araith.
En: Standing amidst the ancient walking setup, Gareth began his speech.

Cy: Wrth eiriau oeddent yn llifo, dechreuodd deimlo rhywbeth newidiol o fewn.
En: As the words flowed, he started to feel something transformative within.

Cy: Some o hynny oedd y taur — synn— yn digwyddo.
En: Some of it was the taur— synn— happening.

Cy: "Tua dyfodol," clywai ei hun yn dweud.
En: "Toward the future," he heard himself say.

Cy: "Nid yw bywyd heb anhawsteron a ddim yn werth ei fyw os na fyddwn yn llywio golygfa newydd i wynebu heriadau newydd.
En: "Life is not without challenges and not worth living if we don't navigate a new scene to face new challenges."

Cy: " Eisteddodd ei lygaid ar Eleri, ac yna symudodd eu harlliw i Carys.
En: His eyes settled on Eleri, and then shifted their gaze to Carys.

Cy: Wrth iddo orffen, gwyddai Gareth fod y penderfyniad gyda'i gael.
En: As he finished, Gareth knew the decision was his.

Cy: Roedd y gyllideb o gymorth Eleri ac calon agored Carys wedi gwthio ei ffydd.
En: The support of Eleri and the open heart of Carys had bolstered his faith.

Cy: Roedd Gareth yn dewis yr ansicrwydd, dewis y brifysgol, dewis byw ei freuddwyd.
En: Gareth chose uncertainty, chose the university, chose to live his dream.

Cy: Ar derfyn y seremoni, roedd Gareth yn teimlo fel cymeriad ysbrydoledig, rhywun a welodd ei nod distadl iddo ef.
En: At the end of the ceremony, Gareth felt like an inspired character, someone who had seen his unspoken goal.

Cy: A phan y chwythodd gwynt o'r mor yn curo'r hen ddinas gyda rhyddid o heddiw, gwyddodd Gareth fod y byd ar gychwyn sydd ymlaen ar ei lwybr newydd.
En: And when a breeze from the sea blew against the old town with a freedom from today, Gareth knew the world lay ahead on his new path.

Cy: Dim ond dechrau oedd pawb.
En: It was only the beginning for everyone.

Cy: Roedd edrychiadau Tenby ar y gorwel enfawr, yn adlewyrchu'r posibiliadau digonol.
En: The views of Tenby on the vast horizon reflected endless possibilities.

Cy: Ymddiswyddodd Gareth yn nydd newydd, wrth genfigennu cic-o frasd yn y môr, gyda meddwl bod ef am wneud iawn.
En: Gareth embraced the new day, with a brisk kick in the ocean, with the thought that he was going to make it right.

Cy: Roedd ei fwg yn llachar, a'i gamau yn gadarn: roedd y dyfodol am adleisio drosdonno, ac ef a fyddai'n barod.
En: His gaze was bright, and his steps firm: the future was to echo over him, and he would be ready.

Cy: Carys a Eleri doeth yn gweiddi cefnog.
En: Carys and Eleri shouted in support.

Cy: Roedd y pellter yn ddim o acswn yn stoenedig â chariad a pharch.
En: The distance was no longer an obstacle, steeped in love and respect.

Cy: Roedden nhw ar fin gwybuddo'r prynhawn pell.
En: They were about to discover the distant afternoon.

Cy: Roedd popeth erbyn yn glir.
En: Everything was now clear.

Vocabulary Words:
celebration: dathliad
graduation: graddio
reflection: adlewyrchiad
uneasy: anesmwyth
anticipation: disgwyliad
journey: taith
discover: darganfod
conversation: sgwrs
hearts: calonau
affirmation: cadarnhad
gathered: casglu
transformative: newidiol
challenges: heriadau
breeze: gwynt
horizon: gorwel
possibilities: posibiliadau
inspired: ysbrydoledig
support: cymorth
obstacle: acswn
freedom: rhyddid
ancient: hynafol
uncertainty: ansicrwydd
decision: penderfyniad
gaze: edrychiad
firm: cadarn
navigate: llywio
audience: cynulleidfa
scene: golygfa
faith: ffydd
brisk: brys

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Campus Doubts to Career Triumph: A Friendship's Journey
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-08-22-34-02-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Yn nghanol y gampws prysur o Brifysgol Tech Abertawe, hedfanodd ambell benben ar draws y cerddi blodau.
En: In the middle of the busy campus of Prifysgol Tech Abertawe, a few daisies fluttered across the flower gardens.

Cy: Roedd yr aer yn chwim a braf, yn ddiweddar wedi clirio o law mis Mawrth.
En: The air was brisk and pleasant, recently cleared of March rain.

Cy: Roedd yr ŷd hynod ar y campws, a’r adeiladau siâp modern yn creu cyferbyniad gyda’r blodau newydd.
En: The unique cornfield on the campus, and the modern-shaped buildings created a contrast with the fresh flowers.

Cy: Roedd Eira yn eistedd yn y llyfrgell, llyfrau wedi'u taenu o'i chwmpas.
En: Eira was sitting in the library, books scattered around her.

Cy: Roedd ei chalon yn curo'n sydyn.
En: Her heart was pounding quickly.

Cy: Roedd gwyddoniaeth cyfrifiadurol yn ei hanadl diweddaraf.
En: Computer science was in its final breath for her.

Cy: Roedd rhaid iddi berfformio'n dda. Nid yn unig i basio’r arholiadau terfynol ond i sicrhau interniaeth breintiedig yn y cwmni tech enwog oedd hi’n breuddwydio gweithio iddo.
En: She had to perform well—not only to pass the final exams but to secure the prestigious internship at the famous tech company she dreamed of working for.

Cy: Yn ei chiw terfynol, roedd pryder yn rhwystro ei chanolbwyntio.
En: In her final queue, anxiety was hindering her focus.

Cy: Craciodd bysedd ei dwylo o dan y bwrdd.
En: She cracked her fingers beneath the table.

Cy: Roeddent yn oerni, fel iâ y bore cyntaf y gwanwyn.
En: They were cold, like ice on the first morning of spring.

Cy: Mewn eiliad, roedd hi'n penderfynu.
En: In a moment, she made a decision.

Cy: Gan dynnu anadl ddofn, cododd ei phen.
En: Taking a deep breath, she lifted her head.

Cy: Anghofiodd gynnig am help Gareth, ei chyfaill mwyaf medrus ond diog.
En: She forgot to ask for help from Gareth, her most skillful but lazy friend.

Cy: Gareth oedd yr un hynny sy’n llwyddo heb ymdrech fawr.
En: Gareth was the kind who succeeded without much effort.

Cy: Roedd dalgylch ei amcen i feddwl bryd hynny am gynlluniau mawr yr haf, yn lle ei lyfrau.
En: His mind was then focused on big plans for the summer, instead of his books.

Cy: Ond roedd ganddo lwyth o wybodaeth a awgrymiadau cywir i gynnig.
En: But he had a wealth of knowledge and accurate tips to offer.

Cy: Roedd Eira yn gwybod hyn a phenderfynodd ei ofyn yn uniongyrchol.
En: Eira knew this and decided to ask him directly.

Cy: "Hey, Gareth," galwodd Eira, "Gallet ti helpu fi gyda'r ystudiaeth?"
En: "Hey, Gareth," called Eira, "Could you help me with the studying?"

Cy: Roedd Gareth yn edrych drosodd, yn fud.
En: Gareth looked over, silently.

Cy: Roedd gan y tri gwen ar ei wyneb.
En: He had a big grin on his face.

Cy: Roedd yn gwybod y pwysigrwydd.
En: He understood the importance.

Cy: "Swnio'n dda," meddai.
En: "Sounds good," he said.

Cy: "Gad i ni roi gorau gyda’i gilydd."
En: "Let's conquer this together."

Cy: Y noson cyn yr arholiad caletaf, darganfod Gareth a Eira eu hadn't oherwydd eu hymroddiad.
En: The night before the hardest exam, Gareth and Eira found their resilience due to their dedication.

Cy: Daliau a wnaed i hyd yr oriau mân gyda phaned arllwys paned.
En: They pressed on into the early hours with a pour of tea.

Cy: Wrth i flynyddoedd o wybodaeth ddod i’r pen, teimlodd Eira brotest o wyth a lliniaru ei phryder.
En: As years of knowledge came to a head, Eira felt a sense of protest giving way to easing her anxiety.

Cy: Daeth y diwrnod mawr.
En: The big day came.

Cy: Roedd yr arholiad, ar ôl lots o dryliau, yn esmwythiant o'u gwaith caled.
En: The exam, after lots of drills, was a smoothing of their hard work.

Cy: Teimlasai yn eu llygaid bod rhywbeth wedi newid.
En: They felt in their eyes that something had changed.

Cy: Roedd Eira yn llwyddo, roedd hi wedi gwneud cwis anodd.
En: Eira succeeded; she had completed a difficult quiz.

Cy: Mae Gareth hefyd wedi cynnal ei drydedd reid trwy anffordd.
En: Gareth also maintained his third run through the difficult path.

Cy: Diwrnod wedi, derbyniodd Eira newyddion da llawn llaw.
En: A day later, Eira received wonderful news.

Cy: Cafodd ei derbyn i'r interniaeth breintiedig.
En: She was accepted into the prestigious internship.

Cy: Roedd wrth ei bodd, aeth â’r newydd i Gareth.
En: She was overjoyed and took the news to Gareth.

Cy: Dwedodd ganddo ei ddiolch mil o weithiau.
En: She thanked him a thousand times.

Cy: Roedd hi'n gwybod na fyddai wedi llwyddo heb ei gefnogaeth ef.
En: She knew she wouldn't have succeeded without his support.

Cy: Ar ddechrau’r haf, eisteddodd Eira a Gareth ar y mainc yn y ffordd.
En: At the start of the summer, Eira and Gareth sat on the bench by the road.

Cy: Soddasant i mewn i sibrwd y coed a gwenodd y ddau.
En: They sank into the whisper of the trees and both smiled.

Cy: Eira wedi dysgu pwysigrwydd gofyn am help.
En: Eira had learned the importance of asking for help.

Cy: Dysgodd Gareth pa mor bleserus y gallai ymdrechu fod wrth gefnogi ffrind.
En: Gareth learned how enjoyable it could be to make an effort while supporting a friend.

Cy: Yn yr ymboeniad a’r rhialtwch, canfuwyd cyngor.
En: In the anxiety and hustle, advice was found.

Cy: Ac ar gampws odidog Abertawe, camodd dau ffrind wrth eu gilydd.
En: And on the magnificent campus of Abertawe, two friends stepped out together.

Vocabulary Words:
campus: campws
daisies: penben
fluttered: hedfanodd
brisk: chwim
unique: hynod
contrast: cyferbyniad
pounding: curo
prestigious: breintiedig
anxiety: pryder
hindering: rhwystro
skillful: medrus
resilience: andwywedd
dedication: ymroddiad
easing: lliniaru
protest: brotest
smoothing: esmwythiant
accepted: derbyniodd
internship: interniaeth
overjoyed: wrth ei bodd
support: cefnogaeth
whisper: sibrwd
effort: ymdrechu
hustle: rhialtwch
advice: cyngor
magnificent: odidog
secure: sicrhau
focus: canolbwyntio
drills: tryliau
wonderful: llawn llaw