FluentFiction - Welsh

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Navigating the Unexpected: Spring Adventures in Snowdonia
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Yng nghanol y gwanwyn, roedd Snowdonia yn ei holl ysblander.
En: In the middle of spring, Snowdonia was in all its splendor.

Cy: Roedd Gareth a Cerys, dau ffrind, yn barod am antur arbennig yn y parc cenedlaethol godidog hwnnw.
En: Gareth and Cerys, two friends, were ready for a special adventure in that magnificent national park.

Cy: Roedd yr awyr yn las a'r blodau'n dechrau blodeuo, gyda'r eirthig yn rhuthro trwy'r awyr.
En: The sky was blue and the flowers were starting to bloom, with the larks rushing through the air.

Cy: Gareth oedd yn gyfrifol am y cynllun.
En: Gareth was responsible for the plan.

Cy: Roedd map manwl gyda fe, a phob cam wedi'i gynllunio'n ofalus.
En: He had a detailed map, with every step carefully planned.

Cy: Ond roedd Cerys, gyda'i meddwl bywiog, yn caru'r annisgwyl.
En: But Cerys, with her lively mind, loved the unexpected.

Cy: Yn aml, roedd hi'n hoffi dilyn ei thrwyn a sefyllfaoedd heb eu cynllunio.
En: Often, she liked to follow her nose and unplanned situations.

Cy: Wrth gerdded i fyny'r llwyfodol, dechreuodd cynhesrwydd y gwanwyn droi'n oerach, annisgwyl.
En: As they walked up the mountain path, the warmth of spring unexpectedly turned colder.

Cy: "Mae'r cymylau'n edrych yn frawychus," meddai Gareth yn ansicr, gan edrych ar y cymylau du yn casglu uwch ei ben.
En: "The clouds look ominous," said Gareth uncertainly, looking at the dark clouds gathering above.

Cy: "Nid yw hyn yn rhan o'r cynllun.
En: "This isn't part of the plan."

Cy: "Wrth iddi ddechrau glawio, gwnaethont eu ffordd yn galetach trwy'r llwybrau garw.
En: As it started to rain, they made their way harder through the rough paths.

Cy: "Gad i ni fynd drwy'r llwybr arall," awgrymodd Cerys, gan ddechrau teimlo bod yr amser yn dod yn brinnach.
En: "Let's go through the other path," suggested Cerys, beginning to feel the time grow shorter.

Cy: "Mae'n rhaid bod lle i gysgodi yno.
En: "There must be a place to shelter there."

Cy: "Pwysodd Gareth ei lygaid, yn paffio gyda syn yna'i gynllun ei hun, a'r methiant i gynllunio am hyn.
En: Gareth narrowed his eyes, wrestling with his own plan and the failure to plan for this.

Cy: Byddidwriaeth Cerys oedd seiliedig ar reddf ac roedd yn swnio'n gwbl danheddgar.
En: Cerys' intuition was based on instinct and sounded completely convincing.

Cy: Ond, teimlodd bod hi'n rhaid gwneud rhywbeth.
En: But, he felt that something had to be done.

Cy: Wrth i'r storm gryfhau, cyd-dynodd y ddau er mwyn dod o hyd i gysgod.
En: As the storm intensified, the two collaborated to find shelter.

Cy: Byddai Cerys yn arwain i ble y maen nhw'n gobeithio fydd cysgod da.
En: Cerys would lead to where they hoped there would be good shelter.

Cy: A dyna oedd, ei phenderfyniad gyda'r amser cywir.
En: And there it was, her decision at the right time.

Cy: Cuddiodd y ddau mewn ogof fach rhwng y creigiau, a roedd y sŵn rhedegog y gwynt yn troi'n adlais distaw, cysur y ogof mewn cyflwr.
En: The two hid in a small cave among the rocks, and the rushing sound of the wind turned into a quiet echo, the comfort of the cave in a state.

Cy: Wedi iddynt setlo, cuddiodd y ddau o dan eu pocedi, gan rannu straeon a gwres.
En: Once settled, the two huddled under their coats, sharing stories and warmth.

Cy: Roedd Gareth yn teimlo rhywbeth newydd: cyffro'r annisgwyl, y gwerth o edmygu pryd y mae'r cynllunio yn methu.
En: Gareth felt something new: the thrill of the unexpected, the value of appreciating when planning fails.

Cy: Yng ngŵydd Cerys, dysgodd am llinell gyfeillgar rhwng bod yn ystyriol a bod yn beiddgar.
En: In Cerys' presence, he learned about the friendly line between being considerate and being daring.

Cy: Roedd y storm yn cilio ac fe wnaethant adael y ogof wrth ymladd â'r eryri o ddim-lle.
En: The storm subsided and they left the cave, battling the snow of nowhere.

Cy: Roedd y wlad hynod wedi ei gweddnewid gan y storm.
En: The remarkable landscape had been transformed by the storm.

Cy: Roedd Snowdonia yn edrych yn wahanol, bron fel pe bai'r byd i gyd yn newydd.
En: Snowdonia looked different, almost as if the entire world was new.

Cy: Ar ben y mynydd, roedd Gareth a Cerys yn sefyll gyda'i gilydd.
En: At the top of the mountain, Gareth and Cerys stood together.

Cy: Gwelai Gareth nawr, bod y gwelliantau a'r annisgwyl wedi dysgu iddo'r gwerth o newid.
En: Gareth could now see that the improvements and the unexpected had taught him the value of change.

Cy: A phlygodd Cerys i beryglon y dull cynnig, gan ddeall na allai pob syniad fod o fudd.
En: And Cerys bent to the hazards of the offered approach, understanding that not every idea could be beneficial.

Cy: Dychwelodd y ddau i lawr, yng nghwmni'r gwanwyn a phenselau newydd a hynod hyfryd, wrth deimlo eu bywydau'n rhannu'n ddyfnach nag o'r blaen.
En: The two returned down, in the company of spring and beautifully new pencils, feeling their lives intertwine more deeply than before.

Cy: Roedd Snowdonia yn llawn syndod hefyd.
En: Snowdonia was full of surprise as well.

Cy: Byddai hynny yn ei gadw yn eu calonnau am byth.
En: That would keep it in their hearts forever.

Vocabulary Words:
splendor: ysblander
magnificent: godiog
adventure: antur
bloom: blodeuo
lively: bywiog
ominous: frawychus
uncertainly: ansicr
shelter: cysgod
instinct: reddf
convincing: danheddgar
collaborated: cyd-dynodd
rushing: rhedegog
thrill: cyffro
considerate: ystylithiol
daring: peiddgar
subsided: cilio
hazards: peryglon
beneficial: buddiol
intertwine: rhwymo
remarkable: hynod
transformed: gweddnewid
unexpected: annisgwyl
narrowed: pwysodd
path: llwybr
gathering: casglu
huddled: cuddiodd
settled: setlo
comfort: cysur
echo: adlais
appreciating: edmygu

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Dragon's Tale: Uniting Souls in Caernarfon Market
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Roedd y bore yn ifanc yn nhref fach marchnadol yng Nghaernarfon, wrth droed Eryri.
En: The morning was young in the small market town of Caernarfon, at the foot of Eryri.

Cy: Roedd y farchnad yn fyw, gyda chlychau yn seinio a siopwyr yn crwydro rhwng y stondinau lliwgar.
En: The market was lively, with bells ringing and shoppers wandering between the colorful stalls.

Cy: Safodd Gareth wrth ei stondin llenwi â cherfluniau pren hardd a wnaeth ef ei hun.
En: Gareth stood by his stall filled with beautiful wooden sculptures he had crafted himself.

Cy: Roedd bob un wedi'i gerfio â gofal, llawn hanes a theimlad.
En: Each one was carefully carved, full of history and emotion.

Cy: Ond roedd golwg bryderus ar wyneb Gareth: oedd ei greadigaethau'n unigryw ddigon?
En: But there was a worried look on Gareth's face: were his creations unique enough?

Cy: Roedd ei galon yn y gwaith hwn, ond oedd eraill yn ei weld?
En: His heart was in this work, but did others see it?

Cy: Ar ochr arall y farchnad, roedd Carys.
En: On the other side of the market was Carys.

Cy: Roedd golwg hapus arni, a'i llygaid yn chwilio am rhywbeth arbennig.
En: She had a happy look about her, her eyes searching for something special.

Cy: Roedd awel y gwanwyn yn codi ei gwallt a'i hatgoffa am pa mor arbennig oedd ei hymweliad â'r wlad hon.
En: The spring breeze lifted her hair and reminded her of how special her visit to this country was.

Cy: Roedd llawer o bethau deniadol o'i blaen, ond sut i ddewis?
En: There were many enticing things before her, but how to choose?

Cy: Gwelodd Carys stondin Gareth.
En: Carys saw Gareth's stall.

Cy: Cefais ei llygaid weld cerflun o ddraig pren, ei ddysgafpennau'n danio â chjwynder bywiog.
En: Her eyes caught a wooden dragon sculpture, its features burning with vividness.

Cy: Roedd y draig yn edrych fel pe bai'n dod â hanes o oesau gynt.
En: The dragon seemed as if it carried stories from ancient times.

Cy: Fodd bynnag, roedd y pris yn uchel.
En: However, the price was high.

Cy: Ystyriodd Carys, a'i chalon yn ymestyn tuag at y draig.
En: She pondered, her heart reaching out to the dragon.

Cy: Ai'r blodau yn y gwynt neu'r rhan o chwedlau hen a oedd yn ei denu mor gryf?
En: Was it the flowers in the wind or the part of old legends that drew her so strongly?

Cy: Sylwodd Gareth ar ei sawl olwg a'r amheuaeth yn ei llygaid.
En: Gareth noticed her lingering looks and the doubt in her eyes.

Cy: Galwodd ati, “Mae gan bob un stori. Hoffech chi glywed hanes y ddraig hon?”
En: He called out, “Every piece has a story. Would you like to hear the tale of this dragon?”

Cy: Gydag arhosiad, trodd Carys ato.
En: With a pause, Carys turned towards him.

Cy: Eglurodd Gareth bod y ddraig wedi'i ysbrydoli gan chwedlau Cymru, a sut, ar ochr Eryri, mae draig wedi bod yn symbol o nerth a hunaniaeth ers cenedlaethau.
En: Gareth explained that the dragon was inspired by Welsh legends, and how, on the side of Eryri, a dragon had been a symbol of strength and identity for generations.

Cy: Dywedodd, “Mae'r ddraig yma'n gobeithio dal yr enaid hynny, boed i'r rhai sy'n herio pob posibl, neu'r diflannu lleisiau'r gorffennol.”
En: He said, “This dragon hopes to capture that spirit, whether for those who challenge every possibility, or the fading voices of the past.”

Cy: Wrth wrando ar y stori llawn angerdd, roedd pefrio'r draig fel pe bai'n ddawnsio mewn goleuni newydd.
En: Listening to the passionate story, the dragon's luster was as if it danced in a new light.

Cy: Roedd Carys bellach yn gwybod mai stori dwfn, fwy na dim ond darn coed, oedd yma.
En: Carys now knew that there was a deep story here, more than just a wooden piece.

Cy: “Dw i am gael hyn,” meddai Carys, ei ufudd-dod yn newid mewn trawsnewid.
En: “I want this,” Carys said, her resolve transformed.

Cy: Yn wyneb Gareth roedd ysbryd newydd; yr hyn y mae pob crefftwr yn gobeithio amdano—a cysylltiad, a deall torchiad eu gwaith.
En: On Gareth's face was a renewed spirit; what every craftsman hopes for—a connection, and an understanding of their work's intricacies.

Cy: Roedd y ddau yn gadael gyda gwahanol brosesau.
En: They both left with different processes.

Cy: Cymaint Elisabeth yn prynu atgof, tra Gareth yn magu hyder ei stori.
En: Elisabeth in buying a memory, while Gareth gained confidence in his story.

Cy: Mae'r ddraig ar hyd ei hwyl yn cynrychioli adnewyddiad y ddau diddordeb, ac unwaith eto gwiriedd cyfalaf corfforol anweledig ar deithiau'r farchnad las wawr.
En: The dragon, across its journey, represents the renewal of both interests and once again validated the invisible capital on the blue dawn market journeys.

Vocabulary Words:
lively: fyw
wandering: crwydro
stall: stondin
sculptures: cerfluniau
crafted: wnaeth
carved: wedi'i gerfio
unique: unigryw
enticing: deniadol
pondered: ystyriodd
lingering: sawl olwg
inspired: ysbrydoli
renewed: adnewyddiad
intricacies: torchiaid
vividness: bywiog
transform: trawsnewid
crafted: wnaeth
resolve: ufudd-dod
luster: pefrio
carefully: â gofal
symbol: symbol
strength: nerth
identity: hunaniaeth
passionate: angerdd
ancient: oesau gynt
challenge: herio
possibility: posibl
fading: diflannu
voices: lleisiau
capture: gobeithio dal
journey: hwyl

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Conquering Fears: Eira's Journey to the Summit
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar brynhawn braf yn y Gwanwyn, ysgol Eira oedd ar drip maes i Fynydd yr Wyddfa.
En: On a fine afternoon in the spring, ysgol Eira was on a field trip to Mynydd yr Wyddfa.

Cy: Roedd y coetir o'u cwmpas yn llawn o flodau gwyllt lliwgar ac arogl ffres pren yn llenwi’r aer.
En: The woods around them were full of colorful wildflowers and the fresh scent of wood filled the air.

Cy: Roedd Eira wedi bod yn edrych ymlaen at ddringo'r mynydd ond hefyd yn poeni am ei ofn o uchder.
En: Eira had been looking forward to climbing the mountain but was also worried about her fear of heights.

Cy: Roedd ei ffrind gorau, Glynn, wrth ei ochr.
En: Her best friend, Glynn, was by her side.

Cy: Roedd Glynn bob amser yn gefnogol ac yn annog Eira i bwyso ar ei ofnau.
En: Glynn was always supportive and encouraged Eira to lean on her fears.

Cy: "Gallwn ni wneud hyn!" meddai Glynn gyda gwên ar ei wyneb mawr, cynhyrfus.
En: "We can do this!" said Glynn with a big, excited smile on his face.

Cy: Roedd ei eiriau bob amser yn llawn cysur i Eira.
En: His words were always full of comfort for Eira.

Cy: Dechreuodd y dosbarth i gyd ddringo'r llwybr, ar ben gyda'u bagiau cefn a'u mapiau.
En: The entire class began to climb the path, loaded with their backpacks and maps.

Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw ddringo'n araf, roedd Eira'n teimlo'r dirywiad cyflym wrth iddi edrych i lawr.
En: As they climbed slowly, Eira felt dizzy as she looked down.

Cy: "Glynn, dwi ddim yn meddwl y galla i barhau," meddai, ei llais yn brin.
En: "Glynn, I don't think I can continue," she said, her voice faltering.

Cy: Roedd y llwybr yn mynd yn fwy cul a serth wrth iddynt fynd ymlaen.
En: The path grew narrower and steeper as they progressed.

Cy: Golwg y tir o dan ei traed yn ei llawn eu golwg yn ei gwneud i'w galon guro’n gyflym.
En: The sight of the ground beneath her feet made her heart beat quickly.

Cy: "Peidiwch ag edrych i lawr," annogodd Glynn wrth fynd ag un cam arall ymlaen.
En: "Don't look down," urged Glynn as he took another step forward.

Cy: "Edrychwch ymlaen, at y copa. Dwi'n gwybod bod hwn yn anodd, ond gallwch ei wneud."
En: "Look ahead, at the summit. I know this is hard, but you can do it."

Cy: Cymerodd Eira anadl ddyfn ac etholodd i symud i'r blaen.
En: Eira took a deep breath and chose to move forward.

Cy: Roedd y llwybr yn her, ond roedd hi'n teimlo bod cryfder newydd yn codi ynddi.
En: The path was challenging, but she felt a new strength rising within her.

Cy: Gyda chefnogaeth Glynn, roedd pob cam yn teimlo'n llai a llai ofnus.
En: With Glynn's support, each step felt less and less scary.

Cy: O'r diwedd, cyrhaeddodd y brig.
En: Finally, she reached the top.

Cy: Golygfa oedd yn cymryd ei gwynt oddi arni ei wynebu – tirwedd enfawr o fynyddoedd a llynnoedd sydd yn ymestyn i’r pell.
En: A view that took her breath away stretched before her – an expansive landscape of mountains and lakes extending into the distance.

Cy: Daeth teimlad o gyflawniad dros Eira wrth iddi sefyll ar frig Mynydd yr Wyddfa.
En: A sense of accomplishment washed over Eira as she stood atop Mynydd yr Wyddfa.

Cy: "Fe wnaethoch chi, Eira!" gwaeddodd Glynn yn falch, a chafodd Eira wyntyllu balchder yn ei galon.
En: "You did it, Eira!" shouted Glynn, proud, and Eira felt pride swell in her heart.

Cy: Roedd hi wedi goresgyn ei hofnau, a gyda hynny daeth hyder a dewrder newydd.
En: She had overcome her fears, and with that came new confidence and courage.

Cy: Roedd y copa mor blynyddol a thrawiadol fel yr oedd gennyf ers tro i fynd yno.
En: The summit was so annual and stunning that she had long wanted to go there.

Cy: Roedd ar Eira yn gwybod na fyddai heb ei ffrind, Glynn, ger ei ochr.
En: Eira knew she wouldn’t have made it without her friend, Glynn, by her side.

Cy: Wrth iddynt ddechrau'r daith i lawr o'r copa, roedd Eira'n teimlo'n gryfach ac yn barod i wynebu unrhyw anghydfod a ddaeth yn ei ffordd.
En: As they started the descent from the summit, Eira felt stronger and ready to face any challenge that came her way.

Cy: Roedd heddiw wedi newid y ffordd roedd hi'n gweld uchder; doedd dim ond y nef oedd y terfyn bellach.
En: Today had changed the way she viewed heights; only the sky was the limit now.

Vocabulary Words:
afternoon: brynhawn
field trip: trip maes
woods: coetir
wildflowers: blodau gwyllt
scent: arogl
heights: uchder
supportive: cefnogol
encouraged: annog
dizzy: dirywiad
faltering: brin
narrower: cul
steeper: serth
summit: copa
accomplishment: cyflawniad
expansive: enfawr
landscape: tirwedd
pride: balchder
confidence: hyder
courage: dewrder
challenging: her
limit: terfyn
fresh: ffres
lean: pwyso
breathe: anadl
strength: crymder
view: golygfa
breathtaking: cymryd ei gwynt oddi arni
descent: daith i lawr
forever: ers tro
ready: barod

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Quiet Collaboration: Finding Voice and Friendship in Laugharne
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fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-16-22-34-01-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar fore hyfryd o'r gwanwyn, roedd awyr Laugharne yn llawn caniadau adar a'r sŵn cynnar o draed ar groesau'r strydoedd.
En: On a lovely spring morning, the awyr Laugharne was filled with birdsong and the early sound of footsteps crossing the streets.

Cy: Roedd y dre yn llawn o fynychwyr gŵyl lenyddol, pob un yn chwilio am ysbrydoliaeth yn y lleoliad prydferth sydd â chysylltiad â Dylan Thomas.
En: The town was bustling with attendees of a literary festival, each one searching for inspiration in the beautiful setting connected to Dylan Thomas.

Cy: Roedd Gareth yn sefyll wrth ymyl siop lyfrau.
En: Gareth stood by a bookstore.

Cy: Roedd o wedi gweithredu fel athro ysgol ers amser maith, ond i rhyw raddau teimlai'n sownd mewn cylch bywyd o'r un peth bob dydd.
En: He had been working as a school teacher for a long time, but to some extent, he felt stuck in a cycle of the same thing every day.

Cy: Roedd eisiau rhywbeth newydd.
En: He wanted something new.

Cy: Rywbeth a fyddai'n tanio ei gariad at farddoni unwaith eto.
En: Something that would reignite his love of poetry once more.

Cy: Ymddangosodd seren yn y dorf, Rhiannon, felly.
En: A star appeared in the crowd, Rhiannon, eager to find a new angle for her next writing project.

Cy: Roedd hi'n awyddus i ddod o hyd i flaen newydd ar gyfer ei phrosiect ysgrifennu nesaf. Roedd yn rhydd o'r cyfan, yn gweithio'n llawrydd ac yn chwilio am ryw fath o gysylltiad – rhywun neu rywbeth i ennyn ei dychymyg.
En: She was free of it all, working freelance and searching for some sort of connection—someone or something to spark her imagination.

Cy: Pan gwrddon nhw yng ngôl yr awr, roedd rhywbeth unigryw yn eu hadroddiadau.
En: When they met at the turn of the hour, there was something unique in their stories.

Cy: "Eisiau dillad, mod?" gofynnodd Rhiannon, gwên fach ar ei hwyneb.
En: "Want clothes, mod?" asked Rhiannon, a small smile on her face.

Cy: "Dim anghenraid," atebodd Gareth, yn chwerthin.
En: "No need," replied Gareth, laughing.

Cy: "Rydw i yma i ddarganfod… wel, yr un peth â thi, mae'n debyg."
En: "I'm here to discover... well, the same thing as you, I suppose."

Cy: Ar ôl sgwrs byr, penderfynasant fynd i weithdy ysgrifennu.
En: After a brief conversation, they decided to go to a writing workshop.

Cy: Roedd Gareth yn teimlo ofn y newid, ond roedd yn barod i wthio'r rhwystrau hynny i ddarganfod ei wir posibiliadau.
En: Gareth felt afraid of the change, but he was ready to push those barriers to discover his true potential.

Cy: Roedd Rhiannon yn teimlo'r pwysau o wneud bywoliaeth drwy ei waith, ond gwelodd gwerth bosibl mewn cydweithio.
En: Rhiannon felt the pressure of making a living through her work, but she saw potential value in collaboration.

Cy: Yna daeth yr amser i gyflwyno eu darn ar y llwyfan, yng nghanol yr ŵyl.
En: Then it was time to present their piece on stage, in the middle of the festival.

Cy: Wrth i'r geiriau lifo o'u ceg, gyda'u lleisiau yn cydblethu'n gyfoethog, daeth tawelwch hudolus dros y gynulleidfa.
En: As the words flowed from their mouths, with their voices intertwining richly, a magical quietness fell over the audience.

Cy: Roedd y cywaith yn creu argraff, ac yn teimlo'n naturiol – fel pe bai wedi bod yno erioed.
En: The collaboration made an impression, and it felt natural—as if it had always been there.

Cy: Yn y dorf, cododd sŵn o ymateb brwdfrydig.
En: In the crowd, a sound of enthusiastic response rose.

Cy: Roeddent wedi gwneud hynny; roeddent wedi dod o hyd i'r cryfder o'u cyfeillgarwch newydd a'u llythrennau.
En: They had done it; they had found strength from their new friendship and their words.

Cy: Ar ddiwedd yr ŵyl, penderfynodd Gareth gadael ei swydd dysgu i archwilio cyfleoedd newydd.
En: At the festival's end, Gareth decided to leave his teaching job to explore new opportunities.

Cy: Roedd Rhiannon wedi cael ei hysbrydoli, yn gweld bod ei merch newydd yn barod i ddechrau.
En: Rhiannon had been inspired, seeing that her new path was ready to begin.

Cy: "Mae angen i ni gadw mewn cysylltiad," dywedodd Gareth wrth iddynt gerdded ar hyd llwybr coediog yn ôl i'r dre.
En: "We need to keep in touch," Gareth said as they walked along a wooded path back to town.

Cy: Roedd grynodiad newydd o bosibiliadau yn llenwi'r awyr o'u cwmpas.
En: A new concentration of possibilities filled the air around them.

Cy: "Byddem nawr," atebodd Rhiannon, yn ei gweld ei ffeindiodd y cryfder sydd mewn menter rhannu.
En: "We certainly will," replied Rhiannon, realizing she had found the strength that lies in shared ventures.

Cy: Wedi'i llenwi â gobaith a chyffro, gadawodd y ddau Laugharne, nid yn unig gydag ymdeimlad o gyflawniad ond hefyd yn wybod bod tyfu'n dod o gymdeithas.
En: Filled with hope and excitement, the two left Laugharne, not just with a sense of accomplishment but also knowing growth comes from community.

Cy: Roedd ef a hi—Gareth a Rhiannon—wedi darganfod y tawelwch a'r nerth yn eu lleisiau cyfunol.
En: He and she—Gareth and Rhiannon—had discovered the quiet and strength in their combined voices.

Vocabulary Words:
lovely: hyfryd
birds: adar
footsteps: traed
bustling: llawn
attendees: mynychwyr
literary: lenyddol
inspiration: ysbrydoliaeth
connected: cysylltiad
bookstore: siop lyfrau
cycle: cylch
ignite: tanio
freelance: llawrydd
imagination: dychymyg
workshop: gweithdy
potential: posibiliadau
collaboration: cydweithio
stage: llwyfan
intertwining: cydblethu
magical: hudolus
quietness: tawelwch
enthusiastic: brwdfrydig
accomplishment: cyflawniad
path: llwybr
venture: menter
hope: gobaith
excitement: cyffro
community: cymdeithas
growth: tyfu
quiet: tawel
strength: nerth

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Breaking Silence: A Family's Journey to Understanding
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-16-07-38-19-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Roedd ha’ yn prysur agosáu, a gwres y gwanwyn yn llenwi aer Caerdydd.
En: Summer was fast approaching, and the warmth of spring filled the air of Caerdydd.

Cy: Yn nhŷ modest y teulu yn y ddinas, roedd lluniau o’r teulu’n edrych i lawr o’r waliau a’r arogl cig eidion yn lledaenu drwy’r ystafell fyw.
En: In the modest family home in the city, family pictures looked down from the walls and the scent of beef spread through the living room.

Cy: Goronwy, y brawd hynaf, roedd yn sefyll wrth y ffenestr, yn syllu allan ar y gerddi blodeuog.
En: Goronwy, the eldest brother, stood by the window, gazing out at the blooming gardens.

Cy: Roedd ei linellau llydan yn cuddio’r poen cudd a oedd wedi ei gario ers blynyddoedd.
En: His broad shoulders concealed the hidden pain he had carried for years.

Cy: Roedd bob amser yn y peacemaker, ond heddiw roedd rhywbeth yn teimlo’n wahanol.
En: He had always been the peacemaker, but today something felt different.

Cy: Roedd am gael ei ystyried, cael ei sylwi, nid yn unig fel rhywun i drwsio.
En: He wanted to be recognized, to be seen, not just as someone to fix things.

Cy: Yn y lle cyntaf, roedd Mair, ei chwaer ieuangaf, yn eistedd ar y soffa.
En: Nearby, Mair, his youngest sister, sat on the sofa.

Cy: Roedd hi wedi blino cael ei gweld fel y plentyn, yr un oedd bob amser yn cael ei anwybyddu.
En: She was tired of being seen as the child, the one who was always overlooked.

Cy: Roedd y diwrnod yma’n gyfle iddi frwydro yr hen safbwyntiau hynny, i hawlio ei rhyddid newydd.
En: Today was her chance to challenge those old perspectives, to claim her newfound freedom.

Cy: Wrth i’r teulu gasglu yn yr ystafell fyw, roedd y sgwrs yn cychwyn yn braf.
En: As the family gathered in the living room, the conversation started pleasantly.

Cy: Chwerthin, adrodd storïau o’r gorffennol, ond islaw, roedd tensiwn yn corddi fel tonnau isel cyn storm.
En: Laughter, recounting stories from the past, but underneath, tension simmered like low waves before a storm.

Cy: "Pam nad wyt ti byth yn siarad am yr hyn a wnaethoch chi ar ein cyfer, Goronwy?
En: "Why do you never talk about what you've done for us, Goronwy?"

Cy: " gofynnodd rhywun o'r teulu yn sydyn.
En: someone from the family asked suddenly.

Cy: Golon suddodd yn stumog Goronwy.
En: A pit sank in Goronwy's stomach.

Cy: Roedd wedi bod yn dawel am flynyddoedd, ond roedd rhywbeth wedi newid erbyn heddiw.
En: He had been silent for years, but something had changed by today.

Cy: "Rydw i’n gwneud fy ngorau, ond weithiau dwi’n teimlo'n anweledig.
En: "I’m doing my best, but sometimes I feel invisible."

Cy: "Roedd y sgwrs yn adleisio drwy'r ystafell.
En: The conversation echoed through the room.

Cy: Roedd Mair yn edrych i mewn, a phenderfynodd, "Dim ond oherwydd fy mod i’n iau, nid yw hynny'n golygu na allaf reoli fy mywyd.
En: Mair looked inward and decided, "Just because I’m younger, it doesn’t mean I can't control my life."

Cy: "Dechreuodd y tonnau o emosiynau gael eu rhyddhau, gyda nhw i gyd yn blâtio’r hyn oedd wedi bod yn gwnio am amser rhy hir.
En: The waves of emotion began to be released, with each of them airing what had been stitched up for too long.

Cy: Roedd yr argyfwng wedi cyrraedd, ond o fewn hynny, roedd deallusrwydd yn codi.
En: The crisis had arrived, but within it, understanding began to rise.

Cy: Mae’r teulu wedi dechrau derbyn ei gilydd, am y tro cyntaf yn hir iawn.
En: The family began to accept each other for the first time in a very long while.

Cy: Roedd Goronwy yn gweld gwir angen ei hun, a Mair wedi llwyddo i geisio gwybod y gwerth a’r parch oedd hi’n dyheu amdano.
En: Goronwy recognized his own need, and Mair succeeded in finding the value and respect she yearned for.

Cy: Er bod sawl peth dal i’w datrys, roedd awyr y gwanwyn yn Caerdydd, erbyn diwedd y prynhawn, llawn syniad newydd o gobaith.
En: Although many things still needed to be resolved, by the end of the afternoon, the spring air in Caerdydd was full of a new sense of hope.

Cy: Roedd y teulu wedi agor drws newydd tuag at ymgysylltiad gwell ac fwy gonest.
En: The family had opened a new door toward better and more honest engagement.

Cy: Dyma ddechrau newydd, i bawb.
En: This was a new beginning for everyone.

Vocabulary Words:
approaching: agosáu
warmth: gwres
modest: modest
eldest: hynaf
brother: brawd
gazing: syllu
blooming: blodeuog
concealed: cuddio
peacemaker: peacemaker
recognized: ystyried
nearby: yn y lle cyntaf
youngest: ieuangaf
overlooked: anwybyddu
freedom: rhyddid
gathered: casglu
pleasantly: yn braf
simmered: corddi
storm: storm
suddenly: yn sydyn
stitching: gwnio
crisis: argyfwng
understanding: deallusrwydd
accept: derbyn
value: gwerth
respect: parch
resolve: datrys
hope: cobaith
engagement: ymgysylltiad
honest: gonest
beginning: dechrau