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  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Whispers in the Halls: Unraveling Cardiff's Midnight Mystery

    21/09/2026 | 15 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Whispers in the Halls: Unraveling Cardiff's Midnight Mystery
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-21-07-38-19-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Pan ddaw'r nos, mae'r tŵr mawreddog hen adeilad gorllewinol Prifysgol Caerdydd yn cau ei ddrysau ar ddarpar ddysgwyr.
    En: When night falls, the majestic tower of the old western building of Prifysgol Caerdydd closes its doors to prospective learners.

    Cy: Yn ystod gaeaf, mae'r nos yn cyrraedd yn gynnar a phopeth yn dawelu.
    En: During winter, night comes early and everything quietens down.

    Cy: Ond ar hanner nos, mae llais dirgel yn llenwi'r coridorau gyda chân o'r gorffennol.
    En: But at midnight, a mysterious voice fills the corridors with a song from the past.

    Cy: Dyma Gareth, myfyriwr ifanc gyda diddordeb tanseilio mewn straeon dirgel, sy'n deffro'n sydyn bob nos wrth gofio clywed y llais tynghedfodol hwnnw.
    En: Here is Gareth, a young student with a keen interest in mysterious stories, who awakens suddenly every night remembering hearing that fateful voice.

    Cy: Yn ei lofft fechan yn y hostel, mae'n penderfynu datrys y cyfrinach.
    En: In his small loft at the hostel, he decides to solve the secret.

    Cy: Mae Gareth yn byw gyda'i ffrind Eira, sy'n fwy am resymeg a gwyddoniaeth.
    En: Gareth lives with his friend Eira, who is more focused on logic and science.

    Cy: Mae hi'n gwenu gyda cyfiawnder pob tro mae Gareth yn sôn am ffenomena dirgel yr adeilad.
    En: She smiles knowingly every time Gareth talks about the building's mysterious phenomena.

    Cy: "Dim ond gwynt mecanyddol," ddywed Eira, gan geisio tawelu ei ymdrechion darganfod.
    En: "It's just mechanical winds," says Eira, trying to calm his discovery efforts.

    Cy: Fodd bynnag, mae Gareth yn benderfynol.
    En: However, Gareth is determined.

    Cy: Mae'n cynnal offer sain yn ei ystafell.
    En: He sets up sound equipment in his room.

    Cy: Allan o barch i'r draddodiad o wyddoniaeth a'r amhosib, mae'n herio Eira i wrando gyda'i ddyluniad newydd.
    En: Out of respect for the tradition of science and the impossible, he challenges Eira to listen with his new design.

    Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw wrando ar y recordiadau, mae'r llais yn dychwelyd yn fwy amlwg.
    En: As they listen to the recordings, the voice returns more vividly.

    Cy: Mae llais addurniadol, wedi ei amgáu mewn melankolisiaeth hudol, yn canu llais arbennig.
    En: An ornamental voice, wrapped in enchanting melancholy, sings a peculiar tune.

    Cy: Mae Eira wedi'n syrthio i'r dirgelwch hwnnw.
    En: Eira has been drawn into that mystery.

    Cy: Mae Gareth yn ysgwyd ei phen yn awyddus i ddarganfod fwy.
    En: Gareth eagerly nods, wanting to discover more.

    Cy: Wrth iddynt archwilio'r adeilad, maen nhw'n canfod drysau cudd yn arwain at ystafell gyfrin.
    En: As they explore the building, they find hidden doors leading to a secret room.

    Cy: Yn gynnil agor y drysau, maen nhw'n dod o hyd i hen gramophone yn chwarae hen record fain.
    En: Gently opening the doors, they find an old gramophone playing an old thin record.

    Cy: Mae'r recordiau'n chwarae llais myfyriwr o'r gorffennol sydd, yng nghlychau buchedd Gareth ac Eira, wedi dod yn rhywbeth mwy na stori.
    En: The records play the voice of a student from the past, which in the echoes of Gareth and Eira's lives, has become something more than just a story.

    Cy: Mae Eira yn oddef llaw i storïau dirgel Gareth, tra bo Gareth wedi hyfforddi gwerth reswm a rhesymeg Eira.
    En: Eira tolerates Gareth's mysterious stories, while Gareth has embraced the value of Eira's reason and logic.

    Cy: Mae'r cyfeillgarwch newydd yn blodeuo fel dail yr hydref, gyda'r deaith o ddau fyd yn rhannu stori a dealltwriaeth.
    En: The newfound friendship blossoms like autumn leaves, with the journey of two worlds sharing a story and understanding.

    Cy: Mae'r tandwyaid yn tawelu, ond mae'r gerddoriaeth yn para, wedi byw eto diolch i gariad Gareth at dyfnhau'n ddwfn dirgelion.
    En: The whispers quiet down, but the music endures, brought to life again thanks to Gareth's love of delving deeply into mysteries.

    Cy: Ac yn y gysylltiad hwnnw, maent yn canfod rhywbeth sy'n ddrama a mawreddog – mewn lle dirgel a bythgofiadwy.
    En: And in that connection, they find something dramatic and grand—in a mysterious and unforgettable place.

    Vocabulary Words:
    majestic: mawreddog
    prospective: darpar
    quiets: tawelu
    mysterious: dirgel
    corners: corneli
    keen: tanseilio
    awaken: deffro
    fateful: tynghedweddol
    phenomena: ffenomena
    mechanical: mecanyddol
    determined: benderfynol
    sound equipment: offer sain
    enchanting: hudol
    peculiar: arbennig
    ornamental: addurniadol
    hidden: cudd
    gramophone: gramophone
    record: record
    echoes: clychau
    logic: rhesymeg
    endures: para
    delving: tyfnhau
    dramatic: drama
    grand: mawreddog
    unforgettable: bythgofiadwy
    solve: datrys
    corridors: coridorau
    science: gwyddoniaeth
    whispers: tandwyaid
    ornamental: addurniadol
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    From Tradition to Tech: Unveiling Cymru's Curated History

    20/09/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Tradition to Tech: Unveiling Cymru's Curated History
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-20-22-34-02-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Roedd bore glân yn Amgueddfa Werin Sain Ffagan.
    En: It was a clear morning at the Amgueddfa Werin Sain Ffagan.

    Cy: Llithrodd Gareth drwy'r drws mawr, yn dal ei anadl.
    En: Gareth slipped through the large door, holding his breath.

    Cy: Roedd dail yr hydref yn crensian oddi tano wrth iddo gerdded tuag at yr arddangosfa newydd.
    En: The autumn leaves crunched beneath him as he walked towards the new exhibition.

    Cy: Roedd gan Gareth swydd bwysig.
    En: Gareth had an important job.

    Cy: Curadur amgueddfa oedd e gyda cyfrifoldeb anferth: paratoi arddangosfa gyfoes am hanes Cymru.
    En: He was a museum curator with an enormous responsibility: preparing a contemporary exhibition on the history of Cymru.

    Cy: Yn y neuadd, roedd Eleri eisoes wrthi.
    En: In the hall, Eleri was already hard at work.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n benderfynol i ddefnyddio technoleg ddigidol ar gyfer y ffenestri arddangos.
    En: She was determined to use digital technology for the display windows.

    Cy: "Bydd hyn yn denu pobl ifanc," meddai Eleri, gan osod sgriniau yn ofalus.
    En: "This will attract young people," said Eleri, carefully setting up screens.

    Cy: Ond roedd Rhys, un sydd wedi gweld sawl arddangosfa dros y blynyddoedd, yn llorio.
    En: But Rhys, someone who had seen several exhibitions over the years, was skeptical.

    Cy: "Pam newid ffordd sydd wedi gweithio cyhyd?
    En: "Why change a method that has worked for so long?"

    Cy: " fe roddodd ef eto.
    En: he countered once again.

    Cy: Roedd Gareth mewn cyfyng-gyngor.
    En: Gareth was in a dilemma.

    Cy: Roedd amser yn brin ac roedd gan bawb barn wahanol ar sut i gyflwyno'r arteffactau.
    En: Time was running short and everyone had different opinions on how to present the artifacts.

    Cy: Roedd Rhys eisiau cyflwyniad traddodiadol, un heb dechnoleg fodern.
    En: Rhys wanted a traditional presentation, one without modern technology.

    Cy: Ond roedd Eleri'n mynnu arddangosiadau digidol, ysgafnach a byw.
    En: But Eleri insisted on digital, lighter, and livelier displays.

    Cy: Wrth i'r dyddiau fynd heibio, aeth y tensiwn yn fwy amlwg.
    En: As the days went by, the tension became more apparent.

    Cy: Roedd Gareth yn gwybod y byddai'n rhaid iddo wneud penderfyniad.
    En: Gareth knew he would have to make a decision.

    Cy: Ymgeisiodd i ddod â chytgord rhwng Eleri a Rhys, ond roedd yn anodd.
    En: He tried to bring harmony between Eleri and Rhys, but it was difficult.

    Cy: Daeth y diwrnod mawr yn agos, ac yn sydyn, cododd problem anarfaethol.
    En: The big day was approaching, and suddenly, an unforeseen problem arose.

    Cy: Roedd yr offer digidol wedi methu llwyr.
    En: The digital equipment failed completely.

    Cy: Disgynnodd tawelwch drwm dros y tîm wrth iddynt sylweddoli'r broblem.
    En: A heavy silence descended over the team as they realized the problem.

    Cy: Edrychodd Gareth ar Eleri a Rhys.
    En: Gareth looked at Eleri and Rhys.

    Cy: Yn sydyn, daw'r syniad perffaith ato.
    En: Suddenly, the perfect idea came to him.

    Cy: "Gadewch i ni gyfuno'r ddau ffordd," meddyliodd yn uchel.
    En: "Let's combine the two methods," he thought out loud.

    Cy: "Gallwn ddefnyddio'r sgriniau lle y gallant, ond hefyd defnyddiwch y cyflwyniadau traddodiadol ble nad ydynt yn gweithio.
    En: "We can use the screens where they work, but also use traditional presentations where they don't."

    Cy: "Gyda ymdrech ar y cyd, gweithiodd y tîm drwy'r nos i newid y cynllun.
    En: With a joint effort, the team worked through the night to change the plan.

    Cy: Erbyn bore'r agoriad, roedd popeth yn barod.
    En: By the morning of the opening, everything was ready.

    Cy: Roedd arddangosfa am hanes Cymru yn wirioneddol wledd i'r llygaid, gyda chydbwysedd perffaith o ddiwylliant traddodiadol a chelf ddigidol.
    En: The exhibition on the history of Cymru was truly a feast for the eyes, with a perfect balance of traditional culture and digital art.

    Cy: Amser agor y drysau yn agos, gwyliai Gareth wrth i ymwelwyr gyntaf fynd i mewn.
    En: As the time to open the doors approached, Gareth watched as the first visitors entered.

    Cy: Clywodd edmygedd a oedd yn adleisio trwy gydol y neuadd.
    En: He heard admiration echoing throughout the hall.

    Cy: Roedd y cysur annisgwyl drosodd nawr — roedd e wedi llwyddo.
    En: The unexpected comfort was now over — he had succeeded.

    Cy: Roedd Gareth yn deall yn awr pwysigrwydd cydbwysedd, gan ddysgu bod gofal am ddiwylliant yn golygu cefnu traddodiadau gyda rhagoriaeth arloesol.
    En: Gareth now understood the importance of balance, learning that caring for culture means backing traditions with innovative excellence.

    Cy: Roedd yn hirhos un o'r boreau hynny.
    En: It was indeed one of those memorable mornings.

    Cy: Lle llwyddiant yng Nghymru!
    En: Success in Cymru!

    Vocabulary Words:
    clear: glân
    curator: curadur
    enormous: anferth
    responsibility: cyfrifoldeb
    determined: benderfynol
    skeptical: llorio
    dilemma: cyfyng-gyngor
    artifact: arteffact
    insisted: mynnu
    tension: tensiwn
    harmony: cytgord
    unforeseen: anarfaethol
    silence: tawelwch
    combine: cyfuno
    joint effort: ymdrech ar y cyd
    traditional: traddodiadol
    perfect: perffaith
    admiration: edmygedd
    unexpected: annisgwyl
    balance: cydbwysedd
    innovation: arloesol
    presentation: cyflwyniad
    screen: sgrin
    feast: wledd
    traditional culture: diwylliant traddodiadol
    approaching: yn agos
    display: arddangosfa
    digital technology: technoleg ddigidol
    failure: methu
    excellence: rhagoriaeth
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Candlelit Markets: A Culinary Revival at Marchnad Caerdydd

    20/09/2026 | 19 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Candlelit Markets: A Culinary Revival at Marchnad Caerdydd
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-20-07-38-19-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Cododd yr haul dros Farchnad Caerdydd, yn llawn bywyd fel y porth i dorcalon y ddinas.
    En: The sun rose over Marchnad Caerdydd, full of life like the heart of the city.

    Cy: Roedd Carys yn gweld yr haul yn tywynnu trwy’r ffenestri haearn a gwydr, ac fe wnaeth iddi deimlo bod popeth yn bosibl.
    En: Carys saw the sun shining through the iron and glass windows, making her feel that anything was possible.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n gwybod ei bod hi'n rhaid i'r ŵyl fwyd dwyn llwyddiant i sicrhau dyfodol disglair iddi ei hun.
    En: She knew that the food festival had to succeed to ensure a bright future for herself.

    Cy: Roedd y tymor hydrefol yn dod ag arogldarthau sbeislyd a sŵn pobl frwdfrydig i drigolion y farchnad.
    En: The autumnal season brought spicy aromas and the sound of enthusiastic people to the market's residents.

    Cy: Gwnaeth Emrys weithio caled ar ei stondin jamau gourmet.
    En: Emrys worked hard at his gourmet jam stall.

    Cy: Roedd y jarau yn fflachio’n goch a bisged lliw, gan ddal golau’r bore.
    En: The jars glinted red and biscuit-colored, reflecting the morning light.

    Cy: Ond roedd Emrys yn bryderus.
    En: But Emrys was worried.

    Cy: Sut allai gystadlu yng nghanol cymaint o stondinau?
    En: How could he compete amid so many stalls?

    Cy: Roedd y gobaith yn ei galon yn troi’n ofn am y tro cyntaf ers amser maith.
    En: The hope in his heart turned to fear for the first time in a long while.

    Cy: Penderfynodd fynd at Garys am gymorth, gan fethu rhwystro’r teimlad cynnes a ddaliodd am gyffro arall.
    En: He decided to go to Carys for help, unable to resist the warm feeling of excitement.

    Cy: Yn agos, roedd Glynis yn brin o wên ar ei hwyneb tra’n trefnu ei nwyddau.
    En: Nearby, Glynis wore a thin smile as she arranged her goods.

    Cy: Roedd y blynyddoedd wedi bod yn galed, a’r gobaith oedd yr ŵyl hon yn darparu rhyw rymusrwydd i’w busnes.
    En: The years had been tough, and the hope was that this festival would provide some strength to her business.

    Cy: Roedd amheuaeth yn ei llygaid, ond roedd rhyw sbarc yn dal, ychydig bach o anian.
    En: Doubt was in her eyes, but there remained a spark, a little bit of spirit.

    Cy: Wrth i'r diwrnod fynd yn ei flaen, daeth newyddion drwg i'r farchnad - roedd pŵer wedi torri, a'r digwyddiad oedd i fod i olygu llwyddiant y noson mewn perygl.
    En: As the day went on, bad news came to the market - the power had gone out, and the event meant to mark the night’s success was in jeopardy.

    Cy: Cododd lleisiau ym maes maes y farchnad wrth i bobl geisio datrys y broblem.
    En: Voices rose in the market square as people tried to solve the problem.

    Cy: Ond nid Carys oedd rhywun sy'n ildio.
    En: But Carys was not someone to give up.

    Cy: Dechreuodd hi drefnu, apelio i'r gynulleidfa a'r gwerthwyr am help.
    En: She began organizing, appealing to the audience and sellers for help.

    Cy: "Fe wnewn ni'r digwyddiad yng ngoleuni cannwyll!
    En: "We'll make the event happen by candlelight!"

    Cy: " cuddiodd ei nerfau, ond ni allai hwnnw wahardd cyffro i’w lleisio wrth iddi gyfathrebu.
    En: she hid her nerves, but that didn’t stop the excitement from being conveyed as she communicated.

    Cy: Yna, cynnigodd Glynis syniad: pam na họnt partneru gydag Emrys?
    En: Then, Glynis suggested an idea: why not partner with Emrys?

    Cy: Fe allai eu noddau ddod â chynulleidfa newydd - pawb yn mwynhau jam gyda thorchwennod Glynis.
    En: Their partnership could bring a new audience - everyone enjoying jam with Glynis’s pastries.

    Cy: Roedd Emrys yn bryderus ond gwybod ei fod angen help.
    En: Emrys was anxious but knew he needed help.

    Cy: Felly, daeth y ffrindiau yn gydweithredwyr.
    En: So, the friends became collaborators.

    Cy: Roeddent yn gweithio ochr yn ochr, a thrwy’r noson, roedd syrpreis gyfeillgar Gogledd a De wales yn cael ei gefnogi gan y cymuned, wedi’i oleuo o dan oleuni llym cannwyll.
    En: They worked side by side, and throughout the evening, the friendly surprise of North and South Wales being supported by the community, illuminated under the bright candlelight.

    Cy: Wrth i'r noson gau, roedd Carys yn llawn llawenydd.
    En: As the night closed, Carys was filled with joy.

    Cy: Er gwaetha'r drwg, roedd y digwyddiad yn llwyddiant.
    En: Despite the trouble, the event was a success.

    Cy: Roedd hi’n gweld siop Glynis yn dwylo cwsmeriaid newydd ffyddlon ac Emrys fel marchnadwr naturiol.
    En: She saw Glynis’s shop in the hands of new loyal customers and Emrys as a natural marketer.

    Cy: Daeth pawb at ei gilydd, gan brofi bod y farchnad yn galon y cymuned.
    En: Everyone came together, proving that the market was the heart of the community.

    Cy: Roedd y noson hydrefol honno wedi newid pawb.
    En: That autumn night had changed everyone.

    Cy: Roedd Carys yn wên, Emrys yn wrandaw, a Glynis yn obeithiol am ddyfodol ei busnes bach ond calonog.
    En: Carys was smiling, Emrys attentive, and Glynis hopeful about the future of her small but spirited business.

    Cy: A dyna oedd cyflwr Mawr y Ffwyl Cynhaeaf yn 2023.
    En: And that was the state of the Great Ffwyl Cynhaeaf in 2023.

    Cy: Roedd Carys yn gwybod wrth galon bod y gwerthoedd gorau’n aml wedi eu canfod ymhlith anhysbysion hirwaith.
    En: Carys knew in her heart that the best values were often found among long-forgotten faces.

    Cy: O’r ddyfetha, roedd y fraich wiwer wneud yr ymdrech.
    En: From the ashes, the squirrel had made the effort.

    Cy: Roeddent wedi goroesi.
    En: They had survived.

    Cy: Geiriau o lwc i’r holl dimau ar eu gwaith caled - a’r gobaith, fel bob amser, yn parhau i fod ar arwydd o’r cyfarfod hwnnw rhwng goleuni a phŵer.
    En: Words of luck to all the teams for their hard work - and the hope, as always, remained a sign of that meeting between light and power.

    Vocabulary Words:
    autumnal: hydrefol
    aromas: arogldarthau
    enthusiastic: brwdfrydig
    gourmet: gourmet
    jars: jarau
    glinted: fflachio’n
    amid: yng nghanol
    compete: gystadlu
    crisis: bryderus
    appealing: apelio
    candlelight: cannwyll
    conveyed: lleisio
    collaborators: cydweithredwyr
    illuminated: goleuo
    jeopardy: mewn perygl
    spark: sbarc
    willing: parod
    generosity: haelioni
    encounter: cyfarfod
    enthusiasm: cyffro
    perspective: persbectif
    resilience: goroesi
    proving: profi
    heart: calon
    success: llwyddiant
    anxious: pryderus
    doubt: amheuaeth
    partnership: partneru
    community: cymuned
    values: gwerthoedd
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Eira's Autumn Heart: A Tale of Community and Friendship

    19/09/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Eira's Autumn Heart: A Tale of Community and Friendship
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-19-22-34-02-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae'r haul yn disgleirio dros BÌas Cwm y Frenhines, goleuo pob cornel o'r Farchnad Werdd.
    En: The sun shines down over Plas Cwm y Frenhines, lighting up every corner of the Farchnad Werdd.

    Cy: Mae'n ddechrau'r Gaeaf-Hydref, amser arbennig gyda'r dathliad Echdilau Hydref yn llenwi'r rhai bach a mawr â chyffro.
    En: It's the beginning of the Autumn-Winter, a special time with the Echdilau Hydref celebration filling both young and old with excitement.

    Cy: Mae Eira yn sefyll mewn ciw hir.
    En: Eira is standing in a long queue.

    Cy: Ei syniad yw dod o hyd i'r cynhwysion perffaith i greu pryd seindig i'r gymuned gyfan.
    En: Her idea is to find the perfect ingredients to create a splendid meal for the entire community.

    Cy: Mae ei harian yn brin, ond mae ei phenderfyniad yn gryf.
    En: Her money is scarce, but her determination is strong.

    Cy: Rheda Gwyn tuag at Eira, wyneb ffres a bonheddig.
    En: Gwyn runs towards Eira, her face fresh and noble.

    Cy: "Eira!" meddai, ei lygaid mawr yn llawn pryder.
    En: "Eira!" she says, her big eyes full of concern.

    Cy: "Collais fy mhwili, a phob dime oedd gennyf."
    En: "I've lost my purse, and every dime I had."

    Cy: Mae Eira yn edrych arni gyda chydymdeimlad.
    En: Eira looks at her with sympathy.

    Cy: Hi'n gwybod am y pwysau o fod yn wella'r achos.
    En: She knows about the pressure of doing the right thing.

    Cy: Nid yw am iddi deimlo'n wag; ond mae'r arian yn annigonol.
    En: She doesn't want her to feel empty, but the money is insufficient.

    Cy: Tra bod Eira yn ystyried sut i helpu, mae Rhys yn cerdded i'r golwg.
    En: While Eira considers how to help, Rhys walks into view.

    Cy: Mae'n ffermwr â chalon fawr, yn gwarchod ei gyllti'n dda.
    En: He's a farmer with a big heart, taking good care of his produce.

    Cy: Mae'n gwybod am Eira ers talwm ac yn ei hebrwng mewn golwg dyfal: "Bore da, Eira," meddai'n siriol, ei bwysau'n symud rhwng ei draed.
    En: He's known Eira for a long time and escorts her with a keen gaze: "Good morning, Eira," he says cheerily, shifting his weight between his feet.

    Cy: "Dw i wedi bod yn meddwl... dyma dim ond rhywyn i ti."
    En: "I've been thinking... this is just something for you."

    Cy: Mewn basged las, un sy'n llawn betys coch, cennin, a sboncen llachar, mae ffordd Rhys i ddangos ei deimladau nas mynegwyd.
    En: In a blue basket, one that is full of red beetroot, leeks, and bright squash, Rhys's way of expressing unspoken feelings lies.

    Cy: Ond nid yw'n dod i'r wyneb.
    En: But it doesn't come to the surface.

    Cy: "Rhys, mae hyn yn rhy hael," meddai Eira, ei dynghedu mewn defnyddioldeb ac yna cywilydd.
    En: "Rhys, this is too generous," says Eira, determined yet embarrassed.

    Cy: "Nid oes digon i dalu'n ôl, hyd yn oed am fargen da."
    En: "There's not enough to repay, even for a good bargain."

    Cy: Ond mae Rhys yn ysgwyd ei ben: "Creda fi, mae hwn yn anrheg.
    En: But Rhys shakes his head: "Believe me, this is a gift.

    Cy: Yr hyn yr wyt ti'n gwneud ar gyfer y gymuned yw mwy nag y byddai arian yn ei fesur."
    En: What you do for the community is more than money could measure."

    Cy: Gwên yn torri ar draws wyneb Eira.
    En: A smile breaks across Eira's face.

    Cy: Teimla ei gilydd, dal allan am yr anrheg. Mae hi'n teimlo cymorth go iawn yn y foment honno, yn enghraifft o hanfod cyfeillgarwch a chefnogaeth.
    En: She feels a genuine sense of help at that moment, an example of the essence of friendship and support.

    Cy: Yn sydyn, clywir lleisiau uchel yn pregethu am ddaliad.
    En: Suddenly, loud voices are heard preaching about a capture.

    Cy: Mae ddyn wedi codi'r hwyl ar darddiad un o'r sgamiau llawn-lôn yn y farchnad.
    En: A man has raised awareness about one of the alley scams in the market.

    Cy: Gyda'r pŵring him gorau, cafodd Gwyn ei phwrs yn ôl.
    En: With the best turn of events, Gwyn got her purse back.

    Cy: Roedd safleiadau o gymorth yn yr awyr, ac Eira yn teimlo rhywbeth newydd.
    En: There was a sense of support in the air, and Eira felt something new.

    Cy: Dysgodd fy mod hi'n werth rhoi cam yn ôl ambell dro.
    En: She learned that it's worthwhile to take a step back sometimes.

    Cy: Nid popeth yw cyfrifoldeb; morn hî fedi mynnu cymorth hefyd.
    En: Not everything is a responsibility; asking for help is just as vital.

    Cy: Mae'r haul yn dod i'r golofn, gan ei hyfogi pob man o fysedd hanner-derw - yn y cyffionau hydrefol.
    En: The sun moves to the horizon, its rays touching every place with autumnal hues.

    Cy: Mae dydd o wyliau'n mynd i ben, a chyda'i ffasiwn a'i rhwydd, fy nonce phob un â'i gilydd yn rhannu gobaith newydd.
    En: The day of celebration comes to an end, and in its fashion and ease, everyone shares newfound hope.

    Cy: Bydd y peth bynnag o peth yn sefyll lan i natur - a bydd fydd yr uchelgais yn blomio.
    En: Whatever the future holds will stand up to nature—and ambition will bloom.

    Vocabulary Words:
    shines: disgleirio
    special: arbennig
    celebration: dathliad
    excited: cyffro
    queue: ciw
    ingredients: cynhwysion
    splendid: seindig
    scarce: brin
    purse: pwili
    sympathy: cydymdeimlad
    pressure: pwysau
    insufficient: annigonol
    farmer: ffermwr
    produce: cyllti
    keen: dyfal
    forecast: golygu
    begging: boneddiğ
    generous: hael
    repay: talu'n ôl
    bargain: ffargen
    gift: anrheg
    measure: mesur
    friendship: cyfeillgarwch
    support: cefnogaeth
    voices: lleisiau
    capture: daliad
    scam: sgam
    hope: gobaith
    nature: natur
    ambition: uchelgais
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Balancing Dreams and Realities in the Welsh Mountains

    19/09/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Balancing Dreams and Realities in the Welsh Mountains
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-19-07-38-19-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae’r haul yn disgleirio drwy'r ffenestri mawr yng nghapel cymunedol Llanberis.
    En: The sun shines through the large windows of the Llanberis community chapel.

    Cy: Mae golau euraidd yr hydref yn taro'r llawr pren, gan greu patrymau swynol.
    En: The golden autumn light strikes the wooden floor, creating enchanting patterns.

    Cy: Mae'r awyr yn glir, a'r mynyddoedd yn cynnwys lliwiau cynnes y flwyddyn newydd.
    En: The sky is clear, and the mountains are adorned with the warm colors of the new season.

    Cy: Wrth i’r plant gasglu i’r dosbarth ôl-ysgol, mae Eira yn eistedd ymlaen llaw wrth ddechrau ar ei gwaith.
    En: As the children gather for the after-school class, Eira sits forward, starting on her work.

    Cy: Mae'n benderfynol o ennill ysgoloriaeth sy’n cynnig cyfle i astudio dramor.
    En: She is determined to win a scholarship offering the opportunity to study abroad.

    Cy: Iddyn nhw, mae dysgu’n bwysig.
    En: For her, learning is important.

    Cy: Mae hi'n teimlo pwysau ar ei ysgwyddau.
    En: She feels the weight on her shoulders.

    Cy: Mae pob pen i lawr, ond un yn edrych allan trwy'r ffenestr.
    En: Every head is down, except one looking out through the window.

    Cy: Owain yw hwnnw.
    En: That's Owain.

    Cy: Mae ei lygaid yn tywysfa wrth iddynt triw o gwmpas y tarddiad of fewn y mynyddoedd.
    En: His eyes wander as they gaze around the mystical scenery within the mountains.

    Cy: Mae'n gyfodd ymlacio yn fwy na math arall o ddiogelwch.
    En: He finds relaxation more of a sanctuary than any other type of security.

    Cy: Eira ynof gowio Opin ei hun, Owain, yn hisbus: "Mae gen ti’r gallu, ond mae'n rhaid i ti gymryd hyn o ddifri."
    En: Eira gently nudges Owain, whispering: "You have the ability, but you have to take this seriously."

    Cy: "Mae’n iawn, Eira," mae'n dweud, llygaid yn wincio, "Ond pryd wyt ti'n canfod eich mwynhad?
    En: "It's alright, Eira," he says, eyes winking, "But when do you find your enjoyment?

    Cy: Dewch, yn yr awyraeg yma. Dewch! Rhoddais syniad i ti.
    En: Come, in this open air. Come! I had an idea for you.

    Cy: Beth pe gallem ddringo'r bryn bach? Yn unig popeth rhai diddanu."
    En: What if we could climb the small hill? Just something to entertain."

    Cy: Mae Eira’n cnoi ei gwefus.
    En: Eira bites her lip.

    Cy: Gwybod bod Owain yn llygad ei archfollaeth, ond teimlad canduddu iddi dywydd i allu cip y fygwth ni.
    En: She knows Owain is right about their freedom, but she feels compelled to capture the fleeting moment.

    Cy: Anodd mae rhywbeth llawer ei hun yn nes hon.
    En: It's difficult to balance everything herself right now.

    Cy: Yn dilyn Owain, olew fel dyfroedd, er nad yw byth yn meddwl drostynt yn llawn.
    En: Following Owain, fluid like the water, even though she never fully contemplates them.

    Cy: Pan dathlu yr uchaf y bryn, mae Eira yn troed nodd eu rôl mewn golygfa unicost.
    En: When they reach the top of the hill, Eira steps into a unique view.

    Cy: Mae'r stelcenau osod ar y fynyddoedd yn brydferth o fewn y machlud.
    En: The peaks set upon the mountains are beautiful within the sunset.

    Cy: "Af i ddim gwrthsefyll, Owain," mae’n sylwi yn syndod, "Mae'r byd i gyd yn dyeti o dan ein traed."
    En: "I can't resist, Owain," she admits in surprise, "The whole world is spread out beneath our feet."

    Cy: "Ydy, a dyna lle, lle gall popeth bod yn rilig ein miliyn," ateb Owain, gwên i eirio'r eira.
    En: "Yes, and there lies a place where everything can become a million wonders," answers Owain, a smile accompanying Eira's awe.

    Cy: "Iawn, does dim rhaid i fi gwyn niogyd yma i’m pen.”
    En: "Alright, I don't have to worry heading here in my mind."

    Cy: Ar y bryn, mae’r moment hon yn gallong i Eira ddod ag ogwik bywyd tu hwnt o waith.
    En: On the hill, this moment allows Eira to glimpse life beyond work.

    Cy: Maent yn treulio amser bach ynolygon y golygfeydd, wedyn yn troi'n ôl i'r neuadd.
    En: They spend a little time enjoying the scenery, then turn back to the hall.

    Cy: Mae’r cludfa hon yn newydd iddi.
    En: This journey is new to her.

    Cy: Tro'n ôl i'r tabl, mae hi’n gyflym i frig pen gyda geiriau newydd o orffwys a deall.
    En: Returning to the table, she's quick to dive back into her books with new words of rest and understanding.

    Cy: Eira yn syth cynogung am astudiaeth, y bydd hi cautodd ddibines am groes i ben, ag agor ei llyfrau.
    En: Eira immediately returns to her study, feeling rejuvenated to push through, opening her books.

    Cy: “O na tenseg i freuddwydio am ddant,” eir Owain, ei lygaid i'r llyfr.
    En: "I mustn't forget to dream of adventure," says Owain, with a glance at the book.

    Cy: Owain yn sirker ei ladd yn ei geodaeth i fyfyrwyr, na’r rhyddid natur.
    En: Owain is certain in his desire for freedom and nature, looking at his friend's character.

    Cy: Mae eisoes yn gallu edrych ei gymeriad ffrindiaeth. Pwy ychwyr ysibeithio nhw amdano?
    En: What else do they hope for?

    Cy: Nid dim o reiddio Eira ei bybl bywyd.
    En: Nothing rules Eira's life entirely.

    Cy: Gall hi ddod â’i ffrind i fyw â hi.
    En: She can bring her friend to live it with her.

    Cy: Mae hi'n gwybod cyfrinach noddfa mewn arian o waith caled a mwynhau bywyd.
    En: She knows the secret balance of hard work and enjoying life.

    Cy: O hyn ymlaen, mae Eira wedi dysgu bod cynhaliaeth a phleser yn goud cael eu cynorthwyo gyda'i gilydd.
    En: From now on, Eira has learned that sustaining oneself and pleasure can go hand in hand.

    Vocabulary Words:
    shines: disgleirio
    windows: ffenestri
    patterns: patrymau
    adorned: cynnwys
    determined: benderfynol
    scholarship: ysgoloriaeth
    opportunity: cyfle
    feels: teimlo
    relaxation: ymlacio
    sanctuary: noddfa
    whispering: hisbus
    freedom: rhyddid
    capture: cip
    fleeting: fygwth
    balance: cyfrinach
    contemplates: meddwl drostynt
    peaks: stelcenau
    unique: unicost
    resist: gwrthsefyll
    glimpse: ogwik
    rejuvenated: cynogung
    adventure: ddant
    friendship: ffrindiaeth
    compelled: canduddu
    gaze: llygaid
    enchantment: swynol
    mystical: tywysfa
    study: astudio
    enjoyment: mwynhad
    moment: moment
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