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  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Amidst the Storm: A Family's Silent Bond on Ynys Llanddwyn

    11/05/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Amidst the Storm: A Family's Silent Bond on Ynys Llanddwyn
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-11-07-38-19-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae'r gwynt yn chwipio drwy'r coed ar Ynys Llanddwyn, yn symud tywod y traeth yn ddawns barhaus.
    En: The wind whips through the trees on Ynys Llanddwyn, moving the beach sand in a continuous dance.

    Cy: Ar yr uwchdir, mae Emrys, Aeron a Carys yn cerdded ar hyd llwybrau gulion.
    En: On the high ground, Emrys, Aeron, and Carys walk along narrow paths.

    Cy: Mae Carys yn dal llaw Aeron yn dyn.
    En: Carys holds Aeron's hand tightly.

    Cy: Mae hi'n gwenu wrth edrych ar y môr eang o flaen nhw.
    En: She smiles while looking at the vast sea in front of them.

    Cy: "Dyma le arbennig," mae Emrys yn dweud yn dawel.
    En: "This is a special place," Emrys says quietly.

    Cy: "Roedd Mam wastad yn dod yma.
    En: "Mam always came here."

    Cy: "Mae'r awyr yn drwm gydag awyrgylch—cymylau llwyd yn symud yn raddol tuag atyn nhw, yn bygwth glaw trwm.
    En: The sky is heavy with atmosphere—gray clouds slowly moving towards them, threatening heavy rain.

    Cy: Emrys yn edrych yn ôl ato.
    En: Emrys looks back at it.

    Cy: "Rhyw ben, mae'n mynd i fwrw glaw," meddai Aeron, ei llais yn cynnau cân o lid.
    En: "Soon, it's going to rain," says Aeron, his voice carrying a song of frustration.

    Cy: "Pam parhau?
    En: "Why continue?"

    Cy: "Mae Emrys yn atal ei gamrau, yn troi i wynebu Aeron.
    En: Emrys halts his steps, turning to face Aeron.

    Cy: "Mae hyn yn bwysig, Aeron.
    En: "This is important, Aeron.

    Cy: Mae'n arwydd o barch.
    En: It's a sign of respect."

    Cy: " Mae'i lais yn gadarn ond mae ansicrwydd yn cuddio y tu ôl i'w eiriau.
    En: His voice is firm but uncertainty hides behind his words.

    Cy: Mae Aeron yn ysgwyd ei ben.
    En: Aeron shakes his head.

    Cy: "Ond ddim bob tro mae'n rhaid i ni ddilyn y rheolau.
    En: "But we don't always have to follow the rules.

    Cy: Wna i ddim cymryd rhan mewn pethau sy'n fy ngwthio i gornel.
    En: I won't take part in things that push me into a corner."

    Cy: "Mae Carys yn edrych i fyny, ei llygaid yn gleision fel y môr, ac mae hi'n gwybod bod rhywbeth pwysig yn digwydd rhyngddynt.
    En: Carys looks up, her eyes as blue as the sea, and she knows that something important is happening between them.

    Cy: Nid yw'n deall popeth, ond mae'n gwybod bod Emrys yn poeni ei bod hi'n rhy ifanc i gofio'r pethau, ac mae Aeron yn teimlo'n hallt.
    En: She doesn't understand everything, but she knows Emrys worries she's too young to remember things, and Aeron feels bitter.

    Cy: Wrth i'r storm agosáu, maen nhw'n dadlau, eu lleisiau'n llafarganu'n erbyn y sŵn mwynglawdd o donnau.
    En: As the storm approaches, they argue, their voices rising against the crashing sound of waves.

    Cy: Yn sydyn, mae llithriad o dan draed Carys, ac mae hi'n baglu.
    En: Suddenly, there’s a slip beneath Carys's feet, and she stumbles.

    Cy: "Carys!
    En: "Carys!"

    Cy: " mae Emrys yn gweiddi, yn rhuthro ymlaen.
    En: Emrys shouts, rushing forward.

    Cy: Mae Aeron hefyd yn symud, y ddau yn cyrraedd i ddal eu chwaer fach.
    En: Aeron moves too, both reaching to catch their little sister.

    Cy: Mae eu dwylo'n cwrdd â chlais ar ei hasgwrn, ac maen nhw'n tynnu hi'n ddiogel i safle gweledol.
    En: Their hands meet with a bruise on her wrist, and they pull her safely into view.

    Cy: Yn drwm eu chwythau, maen nhw'n symud i fynd i mewn tu fewn i'r goleudy, ei ddrysau trwm yn cau gyda chlec ysgubol wrth iddyn nhw gyrraedd.
    En: Panting heavily, they move to go inside the lighthouse, its heavy doors closing with a sweeping clatter as they arrive.

    Cy: Y tu mewn, mae'n dawelydd.
    En: Inside, it’s calm.

    Cy: Y storm yn y tu allan, mae'r sŵn wedi diffodd.
    En: With the storm outside, the noise is muted.

    Cy: Wrth edrych drosodd ar Aeron, mae Emrys yn dechrau siarad.
    En: Looking over at Aeron, Emrys begins to speak.

    Cy: "Mae'n anodd, ymarfer yr hyn roedd Mam yn ei gredu," mae'n cyfaddef.
    En: "It's hard, practicing what Mam believed," he admits.

    Cy: "Ond, diolch i ti, rwy'n gweld ffordd wahanol.
    En: "But, thanks to you, I see a different way."

    Cy: "Mae Aeron yn ysgwydd eu gilydd yn dawel, yn deall bellach bod cymwynasau teuluoedd yn wahanol i bob un.
    En: Aeron quietly acknowledges, now understanding that family obligations vary for everyone.

    Cy: "Bydd lle i ni i gyd.
    En: "There will be a place for all of us.

    Cy: I gofio, a lan a chwymp.
    En: To remember, and to rise and fall."

    Cy: "Am funud byr, mae Carys, Emrys ac Aeron yn gwenu at y llun diriog o'u mam, unwaith eto'n deall bod y llwyth, boed mawr neu fechan, yn rhannu.
    En: For a brief moment, Carys, Emrys, and Aeron smile at the picturesque memory of their mother, once again understanding that the tribe, whether large or small, shares.

    Cy: Wrth i'r storm ddarfod, mae'r lleuad yn tywynnu i lawr, yn eu goleuo.
    En: As the storm subsides, the moon shines down, illuminating them.

    Cy: Ar ddiwedd y diwrnod, heb sylweddoli, maen nhw wedi crefftio cof newydd, gweithred a fydd bob amser yn llosgi yn eu calonnau, yn debycach fyth i Mam.
    En: At the end of the day, without realizing it, they have crafted a new memory, an act that will forever burn in their hearts, ever more like Mam.

    Vocabulary Words:
    whips: chwipio
    continuous: barhaus
    vast: eang
    atmosphere: awyrgylch
    threatening: bygwth
    frustration: lid
    halts: atal
    firm: cadarn
    uncertainty: ansicrwydd
    bitter: hallt
    crashing: llafarganu
    stumbles: baglu
    bruise: chlais
    panting: trwm eu chwythau
    mute: diffodd
    acknowledges: ysgwydd eu gilydd
    obligations: cymwynasau
    tribe: llwyth
    illuminating: yn goleuo
    crafted: crefftio
    memory: cof
    sweeping: ysgubol
    enlightened: tywynnu
    resonate: llosgi
    remembrance: cofio
    practice: ymarfer
    acknowledge: cyfaddef
    steps: camrau
    signal: arwydd
    corner: cornel
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Trapped in Snow: A Tale of Friendship and Survival

    10/05/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Trapped in Snow: A Tale of Friendship and Survival
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-10-22-34-01-cy

    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
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Welsh Roots & Artistic Revelations in Betws-y-Coed

    10/05/2026 | 15 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Welsh Roots & Artistic Revelations in Betws-y-Coed
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-10-07-38-19-cy

    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
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    A Welsh Coast Adventure: Family, Rainbows, and Renewal

    09/05/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Welsh Coast Adventure: Family, Rainbows, and Renewal
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-09-22-34-01-cy

    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
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Embracing Horizons: A Tale of Dreams and New Beginnings

    09/05/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Embracing Horizons: A Tale of Dreams and New Beginnings
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-09-07-38-19-cy

    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

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