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  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Unveil the Secrets: The Hidden Treasure of Valle Crucis Abbey

    31/08/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unveil the Secrets: The Hidden Treasure of Valle Crucis Abbey
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-31-07-38-19-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Hunan a dweud y ddafad wrth y mynach.
    En: "Self," said the sheep to the monk.

    Cy: Dyma oedd motto Rhian bob amser.
    En: This was always Rhian's motto.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n sefyll gyda'i ffrindiau, Dafydd a Cerys, ar lethr bryn.
    En: She was standing with her friends, Dafydd and Cerys, on the slope of a hill.

    Cy: Islaw, roedd Abaty Valle Crucis yn cysgu.
    En: Below, Valle Crucis Abbey lay sleeping.

    Cy: Byth ers y plentyn, bu son am drysor cudd yma.
    En: Ever since childhood, there had been talk of hidden treasure here.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n brynhawn o ddiwedd yr haf, y coed yn dechrau newid lliw, a'r haul yn disgleirio wrth iddi fynd heibio'r cymylau.
    En: It was a late summer afternoon, the trees beginning to change color, and the sun was shining as it passed through the clouds.

    Cy: "Rydyn ni angen dod o hyd i'r trysor hwn," meddai Rhian, yn herio'i ffrindiau.
    En: "We need to find this treasure," Rhian said, challenging her friends.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n awyddus i ddarganfod rhywbeth i wneud iddi deimlo'n bwysig.
    En: She was eager to find something to make her feel important.

    Cy: "Ond mae'n peryglus," rhybuddiodd Dafydd.
    En: "But it's dangerous," warned Dafydd.

    Cy: Roedd ei ochrau ffyddlon bob amser yn amgylcheddol o ymdrechion Rhian i fynd y tu hwnt.
    En: His faithful sides were always wary of Rhian's efforts to go beyond.

    Cy: Ond roedd e'n deall arwyddocâd yr antur i Rhian.
    En: But he understood the significance of the adventure to Rhian.

    Cy: "Mae'r straeon yn dweud bod y drysor wedi ei guddio o dan adfeilion yr abaty," ychwanegodd Cerys gyda gwen yn llawn cyffro, yn awchu am unrhyw le i dywys ei dychymyg liar ynnigo.
    En: "The stories say the treasure is hidden under the ruins of the abbey," Cerys added with a grin full of excitement, eager for any place to guide her wandering imagination.

    Cy: Fe ffrëgodd y tri ffrind drwy'r gerddi, yn treiddio i wreiddiau tywyll y strwythur.
    En: The three friends crept through the gardens, delving into the dark roots of the structure.

    Cy: Roedd yr aer yn swynol o lawr môs a hanes, a'r to'n ddieithriad i'r haul roeddent wedi adael tu cefn.
    En: The air was enchantingly fragrant with moss and history, and the roof, a mystery they had left behind.

    Cy: Dewisodd Rhian arwain y ffordd tuag at adran oedd wedi ei dynodi gyda rhybuddion.
    En: Rhian chose to lead the way to an area marked with warnings.

    Cy: Roedd llythrennau coch yn rhybuddio nad i fynd ymlaen.
    En: Red letters cautioned them not to proceed.

    Cy: "Os nad ni, pwy bynnag?
    En: "If not us, then who?"

    Cy: " fe holodd Cerys yn chwilfrydig.
    En: Cerys asked curiously.

    Cy: Argaeledd o adeiladau sydd ar gael ar wasgar, a'r Drych Mawr a chafn i lawr, dywedodd chyfnewid eich dycniau i ddod o hyd i gamlera gudd, a dan do cafodd y tri anniddig gwrdd â fyddai'n golygu mwy o reibe: Tiwbiau rholio, hen lenni, a dwylo mewn chwarel dda o wybodaeth.
    En: Availability of buildings scattered about, and the Great Glass and trough down, instructed your perseverance to find hidden chambers, and under the roof, the uneasy trio met what would mean more chapters: Rolled tubes, old sheets, and hands in a quarry rich in information.

    Cy: Roedd y papurau yn berthnasol i'r gweithgareddau hanesyddol yn yr abatyau.
    En: The papers were related to historical activities in the abbeys.

    Cy: Lennodd llygod gafalog wedi'i ddryllio ar gwaplien dram y iaith.
    En: Shattered scrolls adorned the path of the language.

    Cy: Roedd Rhian yn dychwelyd arni heb drysor, ond roedd y teimlad cyfan yn ei ewyllys yn ei gadarnhau.
    En: Rhian returned from it without treasure, but the feeling of her entire will fortified her.

    Cy: Gwnaeth y dystiolaeth sylweddol a chael ffotograff lledol iddo ei rhoi i'r oriel leol.
    En: The substantial evidence gathered and a photograph allowed her to contribute to the local gallery.

    Cy: Er nad oedd Rhian wedi darganfod trysor aur fel roedd hi'n ddymuno'n gyntaf, roedd y parch a'r gwerthfawrogiad a gafodd oddi wrth ei ffrindiau a'r gymuned yn ddigon.
    En: Although Rhian had not discovered gold treasure as she initially wished, the respect and appreciation she received from her friends and the community were enough.

    Cy: Ar ddiwedd y dydd, roedd yr hyn roedd hi wir eisiau wedi bod yno yn y cyfrinachau cudd hynny - nid aur, ond yn hytrach, hanes.
    En: At the end of the day, what she truly wanted had been there in those hidden secrets—not gold, but rather, history.

    Cy: Dyma oedd neges Valle Crucis ar y diwrnod hwnnw, bod gwir glod yn aml yn cuddio mewn mannau lle mae chwilio yn fwy pwysig nag adnoddau.
    En: This was the message of Valle Crucis on that day, that true glory often hides in places where searching is more important than resources.

    Cy: Roedd Rhian yn gwybod nawr, gyda Cerys a Dafydd wrth ei ymyl, ei dyn a'i ddadleu i ennill rydym ein lle ein hunain.
    En: Rhian now knew, with Cerys and Dafydd by her side, her determination and arguments would earn them their own place.

    Vocabulary Words:
    motto: motto
    slope: lethr
    abbey: abaty
    ruins: adfeilion
    treasure: trysor
    challenge: herio
    warned: rhybuddiodd
    wary: amgylcheddol
    significance: arwyddocâd
    fragrant: swynol
    mystery: dieithriad
    warnings: rhybuddion
    proceed: mynd ymlaen
    availability: argaeledd
    scattered: ar gael ar wasgar
    quarry: chwarel
    uneasy: anniddig
    chapters: reibe
    scrolls: lennodd
    fortified: cadarnhau
    substantial: sylweddol
    appreciation: gwerthfawrogiad
    respect: parch
    valley: dyffryn
    glory: glod
    determination: dyn
    perseverance: dycniau
    hidden: cudd
    history: hanes
    community: cymuned
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Secrets of Brechdan y Bae: A Courier's Dilemma

    30/08/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Secrets of Brechdan y Bae: A Courier's Dilemma
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-30-22-34-02-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Aeron edrychodd allan ar Frechdan y Bae Caerdydd.
    En: Aeron looked out at Brechdan y Bae Caerdydd.

    Cy: Golygfa brysur oedd hi gyda pherchnogion busnes yn cerdded heibio, twristiaid yn canu clodydd yr adeiladau hanesyddol a'r atyniadau modern.
    En: It was a bustling scene with business owners walking by and tourists singing the praises of historical buildings and modern attractions.

    Cy: Dan y nenfwd haf hwyr, roedd bywyd y Bae yn mynd rhagddo, heb wybod am y dasg ddwyfol a oedd yn wynebu un o'u trigolion.
    En: Under the late summer sun, life in the Bae continued on, unaware of the divine task facing one of its inhabitants.

    Cy: Ar ôl derbyn y pecyn o ddwylo Rhys, oedd fel arfer, yn berson llawn cyfrinachau, roedd Aeron yn pocedu'r pecyn gyda gofal.
    En: After receiving the package from Rhys, who was usually a person full of secrets, Aeron pocketed the package carefully.

    Cy: Gwyddai'n dda ddigon bod ei swydd fel cwrîr yn gofyn am ddisgresiwn, ond roedd rhywbeth am y pecyn hwn yn llesteirio ei dafarndy.
    En: He knew well enough that his job as a courier required discretion, but there was something about this package that unsettled him.

    Cy: "Gad i mi wybod pan fyddi di 'di gorffen," dywedodd Rhys, gan wenu mewn ffordd oedd yn gwneud Aeron yn teimlo'n anghysurus.
    En: "Let me know when you've finished," said Rhys, smiling in a way that made Aeron feel uncomfortable.

    Cy: Roedd pecyn Aeron i gael ei ddanfon cyn i'r machlud grin y nen, ond roedd problemau diogelwch yno.
    En: Aeron's package was to be delivered before the sun dipped below the horizon, but there were security issues.

    Cy: Roedd y Bae wedi dod yn lle gyda llawer o warchodleddau.
    En: The Bae had become a place with many restrictions.

    Cy: Felly, roedd rhaid i Aeron fod yn gyfrwys.
    En: Consequently, Aeron had to be clever.

    Cy: Gwyddai y gallai pobl ofyn am ei becyn, a gyda diogelwch fel mae e, doedd neb am dynnu unrhyw sylw diangen.
    En: He knew people might ask about his package, and with security as it was, no one wanted to attract unnecessary attention.

    Cy: Wrth i Aeuron ddechrau, daeth Cerys, ffrind hen a deallus.
    En: As Aeuron began, Cerys, an old and intelligent friend, appeared.

    Cy: Gyda'i gilydd, meddyliai Aeron am ffordd arall.
    En: Together, Aeron pondered another way.

    Cy: Roeddai Cerys yn cynnig llwybr enwog drwy'r strydoedd cyllyllog, lle na fyddai unrhyw aberth o ran amser na bywl.
    En: Cerys suggested a known route through the intricate streets, where there would be no sacrifice of time or safety.

    Cy: Unwaith yn y cysgod (a'r te gwyntog), crwydrodd Aeron yn ofalus ar hyd y llwybr bychan, gan ymdopi â thrwch y gynulleidfa.
    En: Once in the shadow (and the gusty tea), Aeron navigated cautiously along the narrow path, coping with the crowd's density.

    Cy: Roedd amser yn mynd.
    En: Time was ticking.

    Cy: Teimlai Aeron y pwysau; dylai pojby bewisio erbyn hyn.
    En: Aeron felt the pressure; his completion should have happened by now.

    Cy: Daeth eiliad syfrdanol pan agorodd Aeron y pecyn yn llawn pryder, nid dim ond i weld y cynnwys, ond i wneud y penderfyniad iawn.
    En: A striking moment came when Aeron opened the package full of anxiety, not just to see the contents, but to make the right decision.

    Cy: Roedd yr hyn a welodd yn codi cyhyrau wrth deimlo effaith ei benderfyniad.
    En: What he saw sparked strength as he felt the impact of his choice.

    Cy: Roedd angen cymryd cyfrifoldeb.
    En: Responsibility had to be taken.

    Cy: Roedd ciw bâton du, yn disgleirio'n ddwfn yn yr haul, ansoddol.
    En: A baton black queue shone deeply in the sun, fascinating.

    Cy: Roedd Y grym iddo’i brofi yn ormod.
    En: The power to test it was overwhelming.

    Cy: Roedd yn clasuro rhwng ufudd-dod a barn fiarn.
    En: He wrestled between obedience and personal judgment.

    Cy: Gyda phenderfyniad caled, trodd Aeron a mynd at y pennaeth diogelwch.
    En: With a tough decision, Aeron turned and went to the head of security.

    Cy: Daeth yn amlwg bod y dewis i hysbysu’r awdurdodau a diogelu’r gymuned yn bwysicach na chyflawni’r dasg yn unig.
    En: It became clear that the choice to inform the authorities and protect the community was more important than merely completing the task.

    Cy: Meddylodd Aeron y ffordd o 'mlaen gyda phleser.
    En: Aeron thought of the way forward with pleasure.

    Cy: Dysgwyd Airon bethau newydd heddiw: gwerth gwirionedd, a diffiniad euweithstood.
    En: Aeron learned new things today: the value of truth and the definition of integrity.

    Cy: Roedd Caerdydd Bae yn parhau i orlifo â'r ffrindiau ac i siarpio, ond hir oedd ei adlais.
    En: Caerdydd Bae continued to overflow with friends and sharpen, but its echo was long.

    Cy: Roedd Aeron wedi newid, er gwell, yn fwy na gweithred coll na gormod o odbyw.
    En: Aeron had changed, for the better, more than by a lost deed or excess of charm.

    Cy: Y ffordd ymlaen oedd llawn cyfrifoldebau newydd a moeseg o ystyr i eraill.
    En: The way forward was full of new responsibilities and an ethic of meaning for others.

    Cy: Diwedd.
    En: The end.

    Vocabulary Words:
    bustling: brysur
    discretion: disgresiwn
    courier: cwrîr
    intricate: cyllyllog
    gusty: gwyntog
    anxiety: pryder
    integrity: euweithstood
    unsettled: llesteirio
    inhabitants: trigolion
    echo: adlais
    density: trwch
    sacrifice: aberth
    cautiously: yn ofalus
    decision: penderfyniad
    fascinating: ansoddol
    tentative: ansoddol
    carefully: gyda gofal
    route: llwybr
    clever: cyfrwys
    pressure: pwysau
    responsibility: cyfrifoldeb
    authorities: awdurdodau
    gather: siarpio
    difficult: caled
    task: dasg
    unnecessary: diangen
    protection: diogelu
    overwhelm: gormod
    obvious: amlwg
    completion: cyflawni
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Forging New Paths: Lessons in Leadership from Eryri

    30/08/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Forging New Paths: Lessons in Leadership from Eryri
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-30-07-38-20-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae'r haul yn gwenu dros Barc Cenedlaethol Eryri, lle mae'r mynyddoedd yn cyrraedd yr awyr, a'r dyffrynnoedd yn llawn bywyd naturiol.
    En: The sun smiles over Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, where the mountains reach the sky and the valleys are full of natural life.

    Cy: Wrth i Elin a Gethin gerdded trwy'r coed, mae'r adar yn canu fel pe baen nhw'n cymeradwyo.
    En: As Elin and Gethin walk through the woods, the birds sing as if they approve.

    Cy: Mae hwn yn wyliau gwaith i'r tîm - amser i gysylltu, dysgu, ac, yn anad dim, adeiladu ymddiriedaeth.
    En: This is a work retreat for the team - a time to connect, learn, and, above all, build trust.

    Cy: Elin, rheolwr prosiect llawn brwdfrydedd ac ymdrech, yw'r arweinydd.
    En: Elin, an enthusiastic and diligent project manager, is the leader.

    Cy: Mae hi wedi cynllunio'r gweithgareddau i'r eiliad olaf.
    En: She has planned the activities to the last moment.

    Cy: Sylw i fanylion yw ei chryfder; bod yn ymdrechol yw ei ffordd.
    En: Attention to detail is her strength; being proactive is her way.

    Cy: Ond mae rhywbeth mwy iddi - ysfa gudd i ddangos y gall arwain.
    En: But there is something more to her - a hidden drive to show that she can lead.

    Cy: Gethin, cydweithiwr beiddgar y tîm, yn mwynhau herio'r arfer.
    En: Gethin, the team's daring colleague, enjoys challenging the norm.

    Cy: Mae'n hoffi antur, ac mae bob amser yn chwilio am ffordd newydd o wneud pethau.
    En: He likes adventure and is always looking for a new way of doing things.

    Cy: Ond mae rhywbeth iddo hefyd - dyhead am barch a derbyniad gan ei gydweithwyr.
    En: But there is something to him as well - a longing for respect and acceptance from his colleagues.

    Cy: O bryd i'w gilydd, maen nhw'n anghytuno.
    En: From time to time, they disagree.

    Cy: “Beth am fynd i ben y mynydd hwnnw?” gofynnodd Gethin, gyda myndra yn sgleinio yn ei lygaid.
    En: “What about going to the top of that mountain?” Gethin asked, with enthusiasm gleaming in his eyes.

    Cy: Ond roedd Elin yn poeni am ddiogelwch.
    En: But Elin worried about safety.

    Cy: “Mae angen i ni gadw at y llwybr,” meddai, gyda'i llais yn dangos diogelwch o'r bwys.
    En: “We need to stick to the path,” she said, with her voice reflecting the importance of safety.

    Cy: Mae hynny hyd nes bod y ddau, mewn moment o drafodaeth poeth, yn darganfod eu bod ar lwybr anodd a dim cart neu linell glir i ddangos y ffordd.
    En: That was until the two, in a moment of heated debate, discovered they were on a difficult path with no map or clear line to show the way.

    Cy: Roedd y tywydd yn gwresogi, a’r tîm yn dechrau blino.
    En: The weather was warming, and the team was starting to tire.

    Cy: Roedd gorfodi yn bwysig.
    En: Coordination was important.

    Cy: “Elin, gad i ni ddefnyddio fy map,” awgrymodd Gethin, gan dynnu papur clun clyfar allan o'i boced.
    En: “Elin, let us use my map,” suggested Gethin, pulling a smart paper map out of his pocket.

    Cy: Gyda'i gilydd, dechreuon nhw ddarganfod llwybr newydd.
    En: Together, they began to discover a new path.

    Cy: Roedd Elin yn gwerthfawrogi syniadau Gethin, a dechreuodd weld ei safbwynt.
    En: Elin appreciated Gethin's ideas and started to see his viewpoint.

    Cy: Wrth iddi gymryd yr arweiniad, gyda Gethin yn ei ochor, roedd y tîm yn symud ymlaen, yn teimlo ymdeimlad o ddewrder newydd.
    En: As she took the lead, with Gethin by her side, the team moved forward, feeling a sense of newfound courage.

    Cy: Roedd pob cam yn agor cyd-ddealltwriaeth rhwng Elin a Gethin, a throdd y daith heriol yn brofiad cryfhaol i bawb.
    En: Each step opened a mutual understanding between Elin and Gethin, and the challenging journey became an enriching experience for everyone.

    Cy: Ar ôl cyffro'r llwybr ffantastig, roedd y grŵp yn cyrraedd y gwersyll yn ddiogel.
    En: After the excitement of the fantastic trail, the group reached the campsite safely.

    Cy: Roedd synnwyr o foddhad a balchder amlygai ar wynebau'r tîm.
    En: A sense of satisfaction and pride was evident on the team members' faces.

    Cy: Mae'r ddau yn edrych ar ei gilydd, gyda gwên eang.
    En: The two looked at each other, with wide smiles.

    Cy: Roedd Elin wedi dysgu bod yn fwy hyblyg ac yn croesawu gwahanol syniadau.
    En: Elin had learned to be more flexible and to welcome different ideas.

    Cy: Wrth wneud hynny, enillodd Gethin ddealltwriaeth newydd o arweinyddiaeth ac ymatebolrwydd y tîm.
    En: In doing so, Gethin gained a new understanding of leadership and the responsiveness of the team.

    Cy: Drwy gydweithio, cyflawnodd Elin ei nod.
    En: Through collaboration, Elin achieved her goal.

    Cy: Roedd y tîm nid yn unig wedi goroesi'r taith, ond roeddent hefyd wedi meithrin cyfeillgarwch cryf.
    En: The team had not only survived the journey but also fostered strong friendships.

    Cy: Roedd yr haul yn machlud dros Eryri, yn goleuo y tirlun mewn aur, tra roeddus Elin a Gethin yn cael sylweddoliad pwysig:
    En: The sun set over Eryri, lighting the landscape in gold, while Elin and Gethin had an important realization:

    Cy: yng nghanol natur hyfryd y parc, roeddent wedi darganfod na allai arweinyddiaeth fod yn llwybr syml, ond llwybr sy'n gofyn am bobl ddewr a chydweithredol.
    En: in the midst of the park's beautiful nature, they discovered that leadership cannot be a simple path but one that requires brave and cooperative people.

    Vocabulary Words:
    smiles: gwenu
    valleys: dyffrynnoedd
    retreat: wyliau
    diligent: ymdrech
    enthusiastic: brwdfrydedd
    strength: cryfder
    proactive: ymdrechol
    drive: ysfa
    daring: beiddgar
    challenging: herio
    longing: dyhead
    respect: parch
    acceptance: derbyniad
    heated: poeth
    warming: gwresogi
    tire: blino
    coordination: gorfodi
    suggested: awgrymodd
    smart: clun clyfar
    appreciated: gwerthfawrogi
    courage: dewrder
    mutual: cyd
    enriching: cryfhaol
    excitement: cyffro
    satisfaction: boddhad
    pride: balchder
    flexible: hyblyg
    responsiveness: ymatebolrwydd
    collaboration: cydweithio
    fostered: meithrin
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    A Quest for Art and Heritage: Rhys' Perfect Gift Hunt

    29/08/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Quest for Art and Heritage: Rhys' Perfect Gift Hunt
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-29-22-34-02-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Ar ddiwrnod braf o haf, roedd Rhys ac Eira yn cerdded tuag at Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd.
    En: On a fine summer's day, Rhys and Eira were walking towards the Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd.

    Cy: Roedd yr haul yn tywynnu'n felyn wrth iddyn nhw brifo i mewn drwy'r drysau mawr las.
    En: The sun was shining golden as they pushed through the large blue doors.

    Cy: Roedd Rhys, selogwr celf, yn gyffrous i weld beth oedd newydd yn yr arddangosfeydd.
    En: Rhys, an art enthusiast, was excited to see what was new in the exhibits.

    Cy: Ar y llaw arall, roedd Eira yn chwilio am ysbrydoliaeth ddiwylliannol.
    En: On the other hand, Eira was looking for cultural inspiration.

    Cy: Y tu mewn i'r amgueddfa, roedd y goleuni naturiol yn dawnsio trwy'r ffenestri eang, gan wneud i'r gwaith celf ymddangos hyd yn oed yn fwy trawiadol.
    En: Inside the museum, natural light danced through the wide windows, making the artwork appear even more striking.

    Cy: "Rwy'n siŵr y byddwn yn cael rhywbeth arbennig i Ellen yma," meddai Rhys yn optimistaidd.
    En: "I'm sure we'll find something special for Ellen here," Rhys said optimistically.

    Cy: Ei chwaer, Ellen, oedd yn dathlu penblwydd yn fuan, ac roedd eisiau rhywbeth unigryw a oedd yn cyfuno celf a threftadaeth.
    En: His sister, Ellen, was celebrating a birthday soon, and he wanted something unique that combined art and heritage.

    Cy: Wrth i Rhys ac Eira codi ar y grisiau marmor, roedden nhw'n cyrraedd y siop roddion ger y brifysgol.
    En: As Rhys and Eira climbed the marble stairs, they reached the gift shop near the university.

    Cy: Roedd y siop yn fagical bach, wedi'i llenwi â gemau cudd o Arbrofiad Celf Cymreig.
    En: The shop was a magical little place, filled with hidden gems of Welsh Art Exploration.

    Cy: Carys, rheolwr y siop, oedd yn dewis y nwyddau gyda gofal mawr, gan ffafrio'r artistiaid lleol.
    En: Carys, the shop manager, carefully selected the merchandise, favoring local artists.

    Cy: "Priodai'r cydrannau hyn yn berffaith â’r syniad ohonot ti," Eira yn awgrymu, yn edrych ar set o eitemau traddodiadol.
    En: "These components perfectly match your idea," Eira suggested, looking at a set of traditional items.

    Cy: "Ond, dydw i ddim yn ffeindio hun cystal," Rhys yn ateb gyda chryn ddrwgdeimlad yn ei lais.
    En: "But, I don't find myself so great at it," Rhys replied with a hint of frustration in his voice.

    Cy: Gwyliai Carys y sgwrs yng nghornel ei llygad.
    En: Carys watched the conversation from the corner of her eye.

    Cy: Roedd ganddi gasgliad arbennig y tu ôl i'r cownter, ond roedd yn amheuon ei ddatgelu oherwydd y cyflenwad cyfyngedig.
    En: She had a special collection behind the counter but was hesitant to reveal it due to its limited supply.

    Cy: Roedd Rhys yn edrych yn bryderus yn cerdded o amgylch y siop, cyn iddo benderfynu siarad â Carys.
    En: Rhys looked anxious, wandering around the shop, before deciding to speak to Carys.

    Cy: "Carys, allech chi argymell rhywbeth i mi?
    En: "Carys, could you recommend something to me?"

    Cy: " gofynnodd Rhys yn obeithiol.
    En: Rhys asked hopefully.

    Cy: Roedd Carys yn gwybod bod Rhys yn rheolaidd yma ac yn gwerthfawrogi gwaith artistiaid lleol.
    En: Carys knew that Rhys was a regular here and appreciated the work of local artists.

    Cy: Ar ôl dipyn o feddwl, penderfynodd ddangos iddo’r casgliad cudd.
    En: After some thought, she decided to show him the hidden collection.

    Cy: "Mae 'na rhywbeth arbennig gen i i chi arbed," meddai Carys, gan dynnu llen du bach.
    En: "I have something special saved for you," Carys said, pulling back a small black curtain.

    Cy: Yno, roedd darluniau bychain wedi'u hysbrydoli gan dirwedd Cymru, wedi'u gwneud gan artistiaid lleol.
    En: There, small paintings inspired by the Welsh landscape, created by local artists, were displayed.

    Cy: Roedd Rhys yn edrych ar un o'r darluniau, yn medru bron ei brofi'n fyw dan ei fysedd.
    En: Rhys looked at one of the paintings, almost able to experience it alive under his fingers.

    Cy: "Mae'n berffaith," meddai Rhys gyda gwên fawr.
    En: "It's perfect," said Rhys with a big smile.

    Cy: Roedd y darlun yn cynnwys golygfeydd o Fro Morgannwg, lle roedd Ellen wedi tyfu.
    En: The painting featured scenes from the Vale of Glamorgan, where Ellen had grown up.

    Cy: Dewisodd Rhys y darn â llaw berffaith o gelfyddyd oedd yn galluogi iddo gysylltu ymdeimlad o gelfyddyd â threftadaeth.
    En: Rhys chose the perfectly handcrafted piece of art that allowed him to connect a sense of art with heritage.

    Cy: Pan roedd Rhys yn gadael y siop gyda'r darlun arbennig, teimlai Carys yn falch o'i phenderfyniad.
    En: As Rhys left the shop with the special painting, Carys felt proud of her decision.

    Cy: Byddai hi o hyn ymlaen yn hapusach i rannu gwaith arbennig gyda'r rhai oedd â gwir werthfawrogiad.
    En: From now on, she would be happier to share special works with those who had true appreciation.

    Cy: Roedd Rhys hefyd wedi dysgu gwers bwysig.
    En: Rhys had also learned an important lesson.

    Cy: Trwy ddibynnu ar arbenigedd eraill, roedd wedi dod o hyd i’r rhodd berffaith ac wedi ennill edmygedd newydd at gelf leol.
    En: By relying on the expertise of others, he had found the perfect gift and gained a newfound admiration for local art.

    Cy: Roedd diwrnod braf yng Nghaerdydd wedi troi’n berffaith i gyd.
    En: The fine day in Cardiff had turned out perfect in every way.

    Vocabulary Words:
    exhibits: arddangosfeydd
    enthusiast: selogwr
    cultural: diwylliannol
    inspiration: ysbrydoliaeth
    striking: trawiadol
    optimistically: yn optimistaidd
    heritage: treftadaeth
    marble: marmor
    gift shop: siop roddion
    magical: magical
    merchandise: nwyddau
    components: cydrannau
    frustration: drwgdeimlad
    hesitant: amheuon
    appreciation: gwerthfawrogiad
    unique: unigryw
    fingers: bysedd
    landscape: tirwedd
    crafted: â llaw
    expertise: arbenigedd
    admiration: edmygedd
    experiment: Arbrofiad
    select: ddewis
    carefully: gyda gofal
    limited: cyfyngedig
    turn out: troi
    conversation: sgwrs
    curtain: llen
    scenes: golygfeydd
    proud: falch
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Revisiting Memories: A Sibling Journey Through Tradition

    29/08/2026 | 16 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Revisiting Memories: A Sibling Journey Through Tradition
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-29-07-38-19-cy

    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
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