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  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Choosing Health: Dafydd's Struggle Beyond the Rugby Field

    27/08/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Choosing Health: Dafydd's Struggle Beyond the Rugby Field
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-27-22-34-01-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Roedd golau'r haul haf yn chwarae'n daclus ar gaeau rugbi Ysgol Uwchradd Caerdydd.
    En: The summer sunlight played neatly on the rugby fields of Ysgol Uwchradd Caerdydd.

    Cy: Ochr arall i'r maes, roedd ysmygiadau o ysbrydoliaeth yn ehangu wrth i'r myfyrwyr symud yn llon tuag at eu dosbarthiadau, ond nid pob un a oedd mewn hwyliau da.
    En: On the other side of the field, a sense of inspiration was spreading as students moved cheerfully towards their classes, but not everyone was in good spirits.

    Cy: Ar un pen y coridorau, sefai Dafydd, a’i wyneb yn gythryblus.
    En: At one end of the corridors stood Dafydd, his face troubled.

    Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i mi chwarae," meddai Dafydd yn daer.
    En: "I have to play," Dafydd said earnestly.

    Cy: Roedd ei freichiau'n gorwedd yn llonydd o flaen ei ffrind gorau, Rhiannon, wedi'i lapio'n braf mewn ceseiniau gwynion.
    En: His arms lay still in front of his best friend, Rhiannon, warmly wrapped in white bandages.

    Cy: Roedd ei ddwylo'n brathu wrth i'r boen ganiatáu cysgod o lusgo.
    En: His hands ached as the pain allowed a shadow of dragging.

    Cy: "Dafydd," meddai Rhiannon, ei llais yn dyner, "mae'r meddyg wedi dweud na ddylech chi.
    En: "Dafydd," said Rhiannon, her voice gentle, "the doctor said you shouldn't."

    Cy: ""Rydw i'n gwybod, ond mae'n bwysig i mi.
    En: "I know, but it's important to me.

    Cy: Mae'r cryswyr yn dod i'r twrnamaint hwn.
    En: The scouts are coming to this tournament."

    Cy: "Rhiannon, bob amser y cyflymydd gorau, ymddangosai'n rhen, er bod cysgod ei phryder ei hun wedi'i brysurandeithrio ar ei bronnau.
    En: Rhiannon, always the best motivator, appeared thoughtful, though a shadow of her own worries was busy preoccupying her mind.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n poeni am ei dyfodol ei hun ar ôl graddio.
    En: She was concerned about her own future after graduation.

    Cy: Nid oedd hi yn siŵr beth oedd ei llwybr nesaf, ond erbyn hyn, roedd ei hamcaniaeth yn troi at gefnogi ei ffrind.
    En: She wasn't sure what her next path was, but for now, her focus turned to supporting her friend.

    Cy: Wrth i'r dyddiau hedfan heibio tua'r twrnamaint mwyaf tebygol o flwyddyn Dafydd, cefais iddo ddod yn amyneddgar wrth brif ddrws ysgol.
    En: As the days flew past towards Dafydd's most significant tournament of the year, he found himself waiting impatiently by the school’s main entrance.

    Cy: Gyda phob pasiedig arall, roedd ei frwydro yn erbyn y tynfa i fod allan ar y maes yn mynd yn anoddach.
    En: With every passing encounter, resisting the urge to be out on the field became more difficult.

    Cy: Daw’r dydd mawr.
    En: The big day arrives.

    Cy: Mae sylwebaethau uchel yn llanw’r gampfa wrth i’r cynghreiriau eistedd i lawr.
    En: Loud commentary fills the gym as the leagues settle down.

    Cy: Mae’n amser iddo wneud penderfyniad.
    En: It's time for him to make a decision.

    Cy: Ar nodyn byr, mae berlota i’w bartnerau tîm, ond y gwydyn traed yn tynnu â phob symudiad.
    En: Briefly nodding to his teammates, he charges forward, but his feet drag with every move.

    Cy: Wrth gamu ar draws y maes, wedi’i amgylchynu gan y ffrwd bresennol o anogaeth ac adlais, cafodd Dafydd gynnig ei orau.
    En: As he steps across the field, surrounded by the current stream of encouragement and echoes, Dafydd gave his best.

    Cy: Ond, roedd pob gafael enfawr, pob sigl di-baid yn cyflwyno poen sydyn.
    En: But every massive tackle and relentless swing introduced sharp pain.

    Cy: Roedd ei frwydr yn frwnt gan ei hun.
    En: His struggle was a solitary one.

    Cy: Mae Rhiannon yn sefyll ger y gadwyn, ei llygaid yn gorfod symud rhwng y cloc a’r gêm.
    En: Rhiannon stands by the sideline, her eyes shifting between the clock and the game.

    Cy: Maent yn rhannu edrychiad amlwg o ddealltwriaeth.
    En: They share a look of mutual understanding.

    Cy: Ar y terfyn, mae tîm Dafydd yn colli’r gêm, ond mae un wên fechan ar ei wyneb.
    En: In the end, Dafydd's team loses the game, but a small smile graces his face.

    Cy: "Diolch, Rhi," meddai Dafydd yn hwyrach fyth, wrth iddo eistedd gyda’i ffrind tu ôl i’r llwyfan.
    En: "Thanks, Rhi," Dafydd says later, as he sits with his friend backstage.

    Cy: "Rwy'n gwybod ei fod yn anodd, Dafydd," meddai Rhiannon, yn ei lapio ef mewn cysur tawel, "ond mae iechyd yn bwysicach.
    En: "I know it was hard, Dafydd," said Rhiannon, wrapping him in quiet comfort, "but health is more important.

    Cy: Bydd mwy o gyfleoedd.
    En: There will be more opportunities."

    Cy: ""Ydy, a byddaf yn barod ar eu cyfer y tro hwn," dywedodd, yn derbyn y gwers yr oedd yn gwybod fod ei sefyllfa yn ei erlyn.
    En: "Yes, and I'll be ready for them next time," he said, accepting the lesson he knew his situation was teaching him.

    Cy: Roedd y dysg hwn yn ffordd newydd ar ei gyfer, ac roedd e’n benderfynol o ailgodi gyda chryfder a chynllun.
    En: This lesson was a new way for him, and he was determined to rise again with strength and a plan.

    Cy: Wrth iddynt adael yr ysgol y diwrnod hynny, roedd hi'n amlwg i Dafydd: weithiau, mae byw yn gofyn i ti ddewis dy iechyd dros wychder fyrhoedlog.
    En: As they left the school that day, it was clear to Dafydd: sometimes, living requires choosing your health over fleeting greatness.

    Cy: Roedd bywyd yn cynnwys mwy nag un dydd yn y maes, a roedd bywyd ar ôl ysgol yn cynnwys llwybrau heblaw un.
    En: There was more to life than just one day on the field, and life after school included paths beyond just one.

    Vocabulary Words:
    sunlight: golau'r haul
    corridors: coridorau
    inspiration: ysbrydoliaeth
    cheerfully: llon
    spirits: hwyliau
    troubled: cythryblus
    earnestly: daer
    bandages: ceseiniau
    ached: brathu
    ache: poen
    nodding: nodyn
    commentary: sylwebaethau
    encouragement: anogaeth
    relentless: di-baid
    solitary: brwnt
    preoccupying: prysurandeithrio
    impatiently: amyneddgar
    tournament: twrnamaint
    urged: tynfa
    fleeting: fyrhoedlog
    worries: pryder
    motivator: cyflymydd
    significant: mwyaf tebygol
    stream: ffrwd
    backstage: tu ôl i’r llwyfan
    sharp: sydyn
    determined: benderfynol
    gleeful: llon
    opportunities: cyfleoedd
    encounters: pasiedig
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    The Mystery of the Missing Mascot: A Game Day Adventure

    27/08/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The Mystery of the Missing Mascot: A Game Day Adventure
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-27-07-38-20-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae'r haul hwyr yr haf yn bwrw golau cynnes dros gaeau’r ysgol uwchradd wrth i fyfyrwyr ruthro heibio, gyda chynnwrf y gem fawr ar wefusau pawb.
    En: The late summer sun cast a warm light over the fields of the ysgol uwchradd, as students rushed by, the excitement of the big game on everyone's lips.

    Cy: Roedd Branwen yn sefyll yn y coridor prysur, ei llygaid yn canolbwyntio ar y nod clir: datrys dirgelwch pwysig iawn, dirgelwch a oedd yn angherddol i ysgol gyfan: diflaniad gwisg y masgot.
    En: Branwen stood in the busy corridor, her eyes focused on a clear goal: solving a very important mystery, a mystery that intrigued the entire school: the disappearance of the mascot's costume.

    Cy: Roedd Gareth, y masgot caredig ond trapsglud, yn bryderus iawn.
    En: Gareth, the beloved but clumsy mascot, was very anxious.

    Cy: Byddai’r gêm hebddo yn ergyd drom i’r ysgol.
    En: The game without him would be a heavy blow to the school.

    Cy: Roedd ei feddyliau’n cuddio y tu ôl ei lygaid gwyllt, ond roedd Branwen yn gweld hynny.
    En: His thoughts were hidden behind his wild eyes, but Branwen could see it.

    Cy: Roedd hi’n berson sy’n gweld popeth.
    En: She was someone who noticed everything.

    Cy: Felly, penderfynodd Branwen gyda chymorth ei ffrind orau, Rhiannon, ymchwilio i’r mater gan ddefnyddio’r flwyddyn uchaf ei gallu.
    En: So, Branwen decided, with the help of her best friend, Rhiannon, to investigate the matter using the full extent of their abilities.

    Cy: "Fe wnawn ni ddarganfod, Gareth," meddai Branwen, yn cymryd anadl ddofn.
    En: "We will find out, Gareth," said Branwen, taking a deep breath.

    Cy: Roedd Rhiannon yno hefyd, ychydig yn amheus, ond yn barod i gefnogi eu hymdrechion.
    En: Rhiannon was there too, a little skeptical, but ready to support their efforts.

    Cy: "Ond bydd raid i ni fynd â’r ymdrech hon o ddifrif.
    En: "But we'll have to take this effort seriously."

    Cy: "Ers wythnosau, roedd pawb wedi bod yn sôn am y gem a oedd i ddod.
    En: For weeks, everyone had been talking about the upcoming game.

    Cy: Roedd hi’n uchafbwynt tymor yr haf.
    En: It was the highlight of the summer season.

    Cy: Heb y masgot, roedd yr ysbryd yn y dirlawnder.
    En: Without the mascot, the spirit was deflated.

    Cy: Felly, penderfynodd Branwen a Rhiannon sgipio ymarfer corff am unwaith ac ymuno â Gareth i ymchwilio.
    En: So, Branwen and Rhiannon decided to skip gym practice for once and join Gareth to investigate.

    Cy: Wrth iddynt fynd trwy wahanol gorneli’r ysgol, fe wnaethant stopio ger yr hen ystafell storio, man lle na fyddai neb yn meddwl edrych.
    En: As they went through different corners of the school, they stopped near the old storage room, a place where no one would think to look.

    Cy: Yn sydyn, canfu Branwen ffabrig rhwygo yn y drws.
    En: Suddenly, Branwen found torn fabric at the door.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n ddarn o’r wisg masgot - ei sbin sydd fel cydio mewn cyfrinach.
    En: It was a piece of the mascot costume - a spin like holding a secret.

    Cy: Roedd y darn hwn yn arwydd i’w dilyn.
    En: This piece was a clue to follow.

    Cy: Wrth i Branwen roi'r darn yn ei phoced, clywiasant gamau traed yn agosáu, gan wneud i’w calonnau guro’n gyflym.
    En: As Branwen put the piece in her pocket, they heard footsteps approaching, making their hearts beat quickly.

    Cy: Ond roedd hi'n rhy hwyr i gamu yn ôl.
    En: But it was too late to step back.

    Cy: Fe sylweddolodd Branwen yn gyflym mai eu gweld oedd rhaid.
    En: Branwen quickly realized they needed to face whatever was coming.

    Cy: "Rydyn ni’n dod o hyd i hyn, a dyna fydd yn gwneud iawn am hyn," meddai Branwen, yn troi i Gareth ac yna Rhiannon.
    En: "We're finding this, and that's what will make up for it," said Branwen, turning to Gareth and then Rhiannon.

    Cy: Roedd moment o wefr yn dod â phenderfyniad newydd i’r amlwg.
    En: A moment of exhilaration brought a new determination to light.

    Cy: Fe ddychwelodd y tri i ganol y digwyddiadau y diwrnod cynt, lle roedd ysgol gyferbyn wedi trefnu cyfarfod gyda’r trefnwyr.
    En: The trio returned to the events of the previous day, where a neighboring school had organized a meeting with the organizers.

    Cy: Sylweddolodd Branwen fod un o’r myfyrwyr hynny, yn gwbl ddiniwed wrth un golwg, wedi bod yn cuddio’r darn o honno er mwyn chwarae tric.
    En: Branwen realized that one of those students, seemingly innocent at first glance, had been hiding the piece as a prank.

    Cy: O ymdrech ddiflino a dewrder, dychwelodd Branwen y gwisg yn brydlon i Gareth i’w wisgo.
    En: With tireless effort and bravery, Branwen promptly returned the costume to Gareth to wear.

    Cy: Roedd y masgot yn dod yn fyw wrth iddo ddod allan ar y cae, mae’r plant yn gweiddi’n llawen.
    En: The mascot came to life as he emerged onto the field, with the kids cheering joyously.

    Cy: Gyda’r gêm yn nesáu, a’r ysgol bellach mor fywiog â'r haul, roedd Branwen yn gwybod bod dim byd yn amhosib pan fydd y galon a'r meddwl ar y cyd.
    En: With the game approaching, and the school now as lively as the sun, Branwen knew that nothing was impossible when the heart and mind worked together.

    Cy: Cafodd ei chydnabod am ei hymdrechion, ac ymhiliodd hi i glybiau dealltwchan yr ysgol.
    En: She was acknowledged for her efforts and was welcomed into the school's intelligence clubs.

    Cy: Wrth adael y cae, nawr yn hyderus gyda gwybod y gall ddatrys unrhyw ddirgelwch, gwelodd Branwen bod dyfodol llesniol yn aros iddi.
    En: As she left the field, now confident with the knowledge that she could solve any mystery, Branwen saw a bright future awaiting her.

    Cy: Roedd hi’n gwybod, beth bynnag fyddai'n dod, ei bod hi erioed wedi bod mor barod.
    En: She knew, whatever would come, that she had never been so ready.

    Vocabulary Words:
    cast: bwrw
    excited: cynnwrf
    corridor: coridor
    mystery: dirgelwch
    intrigued: angherddol
    maskot: masgot
    clumsy: trapsglud
    anxious: bryderus
    hidden: cuddio
    investigate: ymchwilio
    clue: arwydd
    deflated: dirlawnder
    corners: corneli
    storage: ystafell storio
    fabric: ffabrig
    footsteps: camau traed
    exhilaration: gwefr
    determination: penderfyniad
    neighboring: cyferbyn
    bravery: dewrder
    promptly: brydlon
    emerged: dod allan
    acknowledged: cydnabod
    intelligence: dealltwchan
    confident: hyderus
    approaching: nesáu
    impossible: amhosib
    bright: llesniol
    future: dyfodol
    capabilities: gallu
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Mystery of the Hidden Forest: A Scientist's Ethical Dilemma

    26/08/2026 | 15 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Mystery of the Hidden Forest: A Scientist's Ethical Dilemma
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-26-22-34-02-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Roedd haf yn y coedwig gudd, lle'r oedd y dail gwyrddlas yn dechrau sibrwd gyda'r gwynt ysgafn.
    En: It was summer in the hidden forest, where the greenish-blue leaves began to whisper with the gentle wind.

    Cy: Yn ganol y coedwig, dyma lechi Emlyn y labordy cyfrinachol.
    En: In the middle of the forest, Emlyn's secret laboratory was located.

    Cy: Roedd ei daid, gwyddonwr ecsentrig, wedi adeiladu hwn flynyddoedd yn ôl, yn llawn peiriannau hen ffasiwn a dyfeisiadau rhyfedd.
    En: His grandfather, an eccentric scientist, had built it years ago, filled with old-fashioned machines and strange inventions.

    Cy: Amledd y peiriannau yn asio â swyn y coed.
    En: The hum of the machines blended with the enchantment of the trees.

    Cy: Roedd Emlyn ar genhadaeth beryglus: darganfod fformwla cryptig a allai newid cwrs esblygiad dynol.
    En: Emlyn was on a dangerous mission: to discover a cryptic formula that could change the course of human evolution.

    Cy: Roedd y fformwla hon wedi ei cuddio’n ofalus gan ei daid, y dyn dieithr a wyddai gormod am y dyfodol.
    En: This formula had been carefully hidden by his grandfather, the stranger who knew too much about the future.

    Cy: Ond nid oedd Emlyn ar ei ben ei hun; roedd Carys a Gwyn, ei gyd-ymchwilwyr, wrth ei ochr.
    En: But Emlyn was not alone; Carys and Gwyn, his fellow researchers, were by his side.

    Cy: Roedd rhaid iddo ddibynnu arnynt, er bod y risg o frad bob amser yn cael ei hystyried.
    En: He had to rely on them, even though the risk of betrayal was always considered.

    Cy: Wrth iddynt fynd i mewn i'r labordy, roedd yr ystafelloedd yn dywyll a’r awyr yn llawn esmwyth o lyfrau lliw a phapurau.
    En: As they entered the laboratory, the rooms were dark and the air filled smoothly with colorful books and papers.

    Cy: Roedd peiriannau anhygoel yma ac acw, yn gwylltio gyda'r fedrusrwydd o'i daid.
    En: There were incredible machines here and there, crafted with his grandfather's skill.

    Cy: Ond roedd y llwybrau yn dan warchodaeth riddfeydd a systemau diogelwch cymhleth.
    En: But the paths were under the protection of riddles and complex security systems.

    Cy: Daeth y grŵp a lwyddo drwy'r problemau hynny, gan ddefnyddio gwybodaeth a chyfeillgarwch i ddatrys pob cyfrinach.
    En: The group succeeded in overcoming those challenges, using knowledge and friendship to solve every mystery.

    Cy: Ar y diwedd, roeddem yn sefyll o flaen y siambr olaf.
    En: In the end, they stood before the final chamber.

    Cy: Wrth edrych ar y drws mawr, arhosai Emlyn am eiliad.
    En: Looking at the large door, Emlyn paused for a moment.

    Cy: Roedd hwn yn foment tyngedfennol.
    En: This was a crucial moment.

    Cy: Pe bai'n cadw'r fformwla, gallai wneud enw i'w hunan a gadael enwogrwydd gwyddonol.
    En: If he kept the formula, he could make a name for himself and achieve scientific fame.

    Cy: Ond beth pe bai'r pŵer hwn yn syrthio i'r dwylo anghywir?
    En: But what if this power fell into the wrong hands?

    Cy: Gydag ysbrydiaeth sydyn, difethaodd Emlyn y fformwla.
    En: With sudden inspiration, Emlyn destroyed the formula.

    Cy: Deallai nad oedd enw da nac arian yn werth perygl cynhenid y fformwla.
    En: He understood that reputation and money were not worth the inherent danger of the formula.

    Cy: Trwy wneud hynny, rhyddhaodd gweddill y labordy, gan ddangos parch tuag at holl gyflawniadau arbennig ei hen daid.
    En: By doing so, he liberated the rest of the laboratory, demonstrating respect towards all the extraordinary achievements of his late grandfather.

    Cy: Mae Emlyn bellach yn gwyddonwr aeddfed, gyda mwy o werth ynglŷn â moeseg a chyfrifoldeb.
    En: Emlyn is now a mature scientist, valuing ethics and responsibility.

    Cy: Mae wedi dysgu bod pŵer yn galw am gyfrifoldeb mawr, ac o'r coedwig breuddwydiol hynny, mae'n marchio ymlaen, yn fwy doeth a chyfiawn nag erioed o’r blaen.
    En: He has learned that power calls for great responsibility, and from those dreamlike woods, he marches forward, wiser and more just than ever before.

    Vocabulary Words:
    hidden: cudd
    eccentric: ecsentrig
    enchantment: swyn
    dangerous: peryglus
    cryptic: cryptig
    evolution: esblygiad
    betrayal: brad
    machines: peiriannau
    riddles: riddfeydd
    complex: cymhleth
    mystery: cyfrinach
    crucial: tyngedfennol
    reputation: enw da
    inspiration: ysbrydiaeth
    inherent: cynhenid
    liberated: rhyddhaodd
    achievements: cyflawniadau
    mature: aeddfed
    ethics: moeseg
    responsibility: cyfrifoldeb
    wise: doeth
    just: cyfiawn
    whisper: sibrwd
    formula: fformwla
    knowledge: gwybodaeth
    friendship: cyfeillgarwch
    smoothly: esmwyth
    crafted: gwlltio
    skill: fedrusrwydd
    considered: ystyried
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Balancing Adventure and Safety: A Mountain Journey

    25/08/2026 | 16 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Balancing Adventure and Safety: A Mountain Journey
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-25-22-34-01-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae'r haul yn llawn disgleirio trwy'r ffenestri mawr yn Y Plas Café.
    En: The sun is shining brightly through the large windows at Y Plas Café.

    Cy: Mae'r lle yn llawn cwsmeriaid, yn mwynhau coffi poeth a teisennau cri blasus.
    En: The place is full of customers enjoying hot coffee and delicious teisennau cri.

    Cy: Aled a Carys, y ddau ffrind, yn eistedd wrth eu bwrdd arferol.
    En: Aled and Carys, the two friends, are sitting at their usual table.

    Cy: Mae’r map a’r pamffledi yn lledu ar draws y bwrdd rhwng eu hanner cwpannau.
    En: The map and pamphlets are spread across the table between their half-empty cups.

    Cy: Mae Aled yn edrych yn llawn eiddgar, gyda'i lygad llachar wrth iddo sôn am y daith gerdded.
    En: Aled looks eager, his bright eyes gleaming as he talks about the hike.

    Cy: "Gallem ddechrau mewn Gwastadnant," meddai Aled, ei lais yn llawn brwdfrydedd.
    En: "We could start in Gwastadnant," Aled says, his voice full of enthusiasm.

    Cy: "A chyda lwc, cawn gopa'r Wyddfa erbyn canol dydd!
    En: "And with luck, we'll reach the peak of Yr Wyddfa by midday!"

    Cy: "Ond mae Carys yn edrych yn amheus, ganddi lawer o bryder ac amheuon.
    En: But Carys looks doubtful, with a lot of worry and doubts.

    Cy: "Aled, a ydym wedi sicrhau bod gennym bopeth?
    En: "Aled, have we made sure that we have everything?

    Cy: Mae angen i ni wirio’r moddau, trefnu ein llwybr yn ofalus," mae hi'n dweud, ei llais yn pwyllog ond egnïol.
    En: We need to check our gear, carefully plan our route," she says, her voice calm but energetic.

    Cy: "Mae angen i ni wybod beth fydd y tywydd hefyd.
    En: "We also need to know what the weather will be like.

    Cy: Does dim crys dal dŵr sydd gennyf!
    En: I don't have a waterproof jacket!"

    Cy: "Mae Aled yn chwerthin yn ysgafn ond yn gweld pwynt Carys.
    En: Aled chuckles lightly but sees Carys's point.

    Cy: "Carys, rwy'n gwerthfawrogi hynny, ond weithiau mae'n rhaid byw yn yr eiliad," meddai ef, wrth symud ymlaen i daro'r bwrdd gyda'i fys.
    En: "Carys, I appreciate that, but sometimes we have to live in the moment," he says, tapping the table with his finger.

    Cy: "Mae poeni am bopeth yn fy nhwyllo o'r profiad mwyaf.
    En: "Worrying about everything robs me of the greatest experience."

    Cy: " Mae Carys yn gwybod bod Aled yn iawn mewn un ddimensiwn ond mae hi'n dweud, "Aled, rwy'n mwynhau antur hefyd.
    En: Carys knows Aled is right in one dimension, but she says, "Aled, I enjoy adventure too.

    Cy: Ond mae'n rhaid i ni fod yn ddiogel.
    En: But we need to be safe.

    Cy: Gall rhywbeth bach droi yn fawr.
    En: Something small can turn big."

    Cy: "Mae'r amp mwg o'r gwpanau yn drwm rhwng eu geiriau.
    En: The steam from the cups is heavy between their words.

    Cy: Ar y pwynt yma, mae'n houll o ddechrau trafodaeth fwya'i tlysau.
    En: At this point, it's the beginning of a more precious discussion.

    Cy: Mae Aled yn rheoli ei synhwyrau ac yn ymddiheuro.
    En: Aled manages his senses and apologizes.

    Cy: "Carys, diolch am ein cadw ni'n ddigonol," meddai'n geirgar.
    En: "Carys, thank you for keeping us prepared," he says kindly.

    Cy: "Cawn fyw wrth y rheol, a’i rhannu rhestr gyda’n gilydd, gallem fwynhau'r daith ar ein shap.
    En: "We'll live by the rule, and if we share a list together, we could enjoy the journey safely."

    Cy: "Yn sydyn, mae Carys yn dechrau chwerthin.
    En: Suddenly, Carys starts to laugh.

    Cy: "Aled, allwn ni gytuno i gymysgu’r dau fwriad?
    En: "Aled, can we agree to mix both intentions?"

    Cy: " mae hi'n awgrymu, ei llygaid yn llawn hyder ac ewyllys da.
    En: she suggests, her eyes full of confidence and goodwill.

    Cy: Felly, ar ddiwedd y dydd, mae Aled a Carys yn glywed yr alwad o'r mynyddoedd.
    En: So, at the end of the day, Aled and Carys hear the call of the mountains.

    Cy: Mae eu tynhau llais yn profi bod yn rhaid profi'r syniad fel gobaith ar fapa.
    En: Their tightened voices test that an idea must be tested as hope on a map.

    Cy: Byddant yn aros o’r profiad, gyda mwy o bersona a chyfaddawd i’w rhannu.
    En: They will stay from the experience, with more presence and compromise to share.

    Cy: Mae'n sicr bod yr eira yn Snowdonia yn twymo oherwydd y cyfeillgarwch a’i frwdfrydedd.
    En: It's certain that the snow in Snowdonia is warming because of their friendship and enthusiasm.

    Cy: Mae hyn yn rhoi iddynt brofiad haf hiradwy arall.
    En: This gives them another long-lasting summer experience.

    Vocabulary Words:
    eager: eiddgar
    gleaming: llachar
    enthusiasm: brwdfrydedd
    doubtful: amheus
    worried: pryderus
    gear: moddau
    waterproof: dal dŵr
    chuckle: chwerthin yn ysgafn
    appreciate: gwerthfawrogi
    robs: twllio
    tiny: bach
    heavy: trwm
    discussion: trafodaeth
    manage: rheoli
    apologize: ymddiheuro
    compromise: cyfaddawd
    precious: tlysau
    confidence: hyder
    goodwill: ewyllys da
    tightened: tynnu
    experience: profiad
    presence: persona
    adventure: antur
    map: mapa
    pamphlets: pamffledi
    route: llwybr
    weather: tywydd
    agree: cytuno
    intentions: bwriad
    warming: twymo
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Unity in A Teacup: Poetry Blossoms in Snowdonia's Heart

    25/08/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unity in A Teacup: Poetry Blossoms in Snowdonia's Heart
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Yn y haf, roedd pentref bychan yn Snowdonia yn llawn bywiogrwydd.
    En: In the summer, a small village in Snowdonia was full of vitality.

    Cy: Ar stryd dawel, roedd siop de Carys yn cynnig lloches lle gallai pobl ymgynnull i fwynhau te heintus a phastai cartrefol.
    En: On a quiet street, Carys's tea shop offered a refuge where people could gather to enjoy infectious tea and homely pastries.

    Cy: Gyda’i chadeiriau gwahanol, trawstiau pren, a golygfeydd trawiadol o’r bryniau a’r grug lliwgar oddi allan, roedd awyrgylch croesawgar a chynnes.
    En: With its mismatched chairs, wooden beams, and stunning views of the hills and colorful heather outside, it had a welcoming and warm atmosphere.

    Cy: Roedd Emrys yn ymweld â’r siop bron bob dydd.
    En: Emrys visited the shop almost every day.

    Cy: Roedd yn fardd lleol ond roedd wedi cyffroi gyda bloc creadigol.
    En: He was a local poet but was dealing with a creative block.

    Cy: Roedd arno eisiau ysbrydoliaeth mewn rhywle newydd.
    En: He wanted inspiration in a new place.

    Cy: Treuliai oriau mewn cornel, gyda llyfr nodiadau gwag o’i flaen.
    En: He would spend hours in a corner, with an empty notebook in front of him.

    Cy: Ond roedd Emrys yn parhau i fod yn ansicr.
    En: But Emrys continued to be uncertain.

    Cy: Ai bardd oedd yntau, neu dim ond rhywun ifanc a oedd wedi colli gafael ar ei eiriau?
    En: Was he truly a poet, or just a young man who had lost his grasp on words?

    Cy: Roedd Rhiannon yn gymraes ifanc yn archwilio ei hetifeddiaeth Gymreig.
    En: Rhiannon was a young Welsh woman exploring her Welsh heritage.

    Cy: Roedd ei ffordd wedi dod â hi i bentref a olygai gymaint i’w teulu yn y gorffennol.
    En: Her journey had brought her to a village that meant so much to her family in the past.

    Cy: Roedd y pentref yn annisgwyl wedi dal ei llygad, gyda’i swyn a’i hanes.
    En: The village had unexpectedly caught her eye, with its charm and history.

    Cy: Roedd hi’n meddwl cyn ymadael, ond roedd y siop de wedi’i dal.
    En: She considered leaving, but the tea shop had captured her.

    Cy: Carys, perchennog y siop, oedd fel chwaer ofalgar, yn trefnu i Emrys a Rhiannon ddod i’w gilydd yn ddirgel.
    En: Carys, the shop owner, was like a caring sister, secretly arranging for Emrys and Rhiannon to come together.

    Cy: Mewn siarad a thost cynnes, datblygodd cyfeillgarwch naturiol rhwng y ddau.
    En: In conversation and warm toast, a natural friendship developed between the two.

    Cy: Roedd hyder Emrys yn cynyddu wrth i Rhiannon rannu ei stori.
    En: Emrys's confidence grew as Rhiannon shared her story.

    Cy: Yna, un diwrnod o haf, penderfynodd Carys gynnal digwyddiad bychan.
    En: Then, one summer's day, Carys decided to hold a small event.

    Cy: Emrys, wedi’i ysbrydoli gan y siop a’i gysylltiadau newydd, cafodd ysbrydoliaeth.
    En: Emrys, inspired by the shop and his new connections, found inspiration.

    Cy: Cododd i ddarllen cerdd roedd newydd ei chyfansoddi:
    En: He got up to read a poem he had just composed:

    Cy: "Y bryniau sy'n syfrdanu, Gydag heulwen yn ein cwmni, Rhiannon, mae'r mwd yn troi'n euraidd, Mae geiriau'n llifo’n rhydd drwodd i mi."
    En: "The hills that dazzle, With sunshine as our company, Rhiannon, the mud turns golden, Words flow freely through to me."

    Cy: Roedd y gathl creadigol yn fwy nag erioed.
    En: The creative spark was greater than ever.

    Cy: Roedd pawb yn gweiddi a’r cefnogaeth oedd yn llethol.
    En: Everyone was cheering, and the support was overwhelming.

    Cy: Roedd rhywbeth arbennig wedi digwydd.
    En: Something special had happened.

    Cy: Er bod Emrys wedi goresgyn ei rwystrau creadigol, roedd Rhiannon eisoes yn paratoi i adael.
    En: Although Emrys had overcome his creative obstacles, Rhiannon was already preparing to leave.

    Cy: Ond ni chawsant eu lapio mewn tristwch.
    En: But they were not wrapped up in sadness.

    Cy: Cynigwyd gobaith.
    En: Hope was offered.

    Cy: "Nid yw hyn yn ddiwedd," meddai Emrys wrth baratoi am ei hymadael.
    En: "This is not the end," said Emrys as he prepared for her departure.

    Cy: "Mae calon Cymru'n aros am eich dychweliad."
    En: "The heart of Cymru awaits your return."

    Cy: Gyda chalon llawn, gadawodd Rhiannon yr ardal, wedi gwneud addewid i ddychwelyd.
    En: With a full heart, Rhiannon left the area, having made a promise to return.

    Cy: Roedd Emrys, yn ei ôl, wedi dysgu gweld undod mewn man cyffredin, gan ddathlu pob gair a bryn a grug.
    En: Emrys, in turn, had learned to see unity in a common place, celebrating every word and hill and heather.

    Cy: Roedd y siop de a’i chysylltiadau wedi ennyn llawer mwy na chreadigaeth; roedd wedi creu cyfeillgarwch parhaol a brwdfrydedd newydd.
    En: The tea shop and its connections had sparked much more than creativity; it had created lasting friendship and new enthusiasm.

    Cy: Roedd yr haf hwn wedi datgelu ystyr glyfar o fod yn gartrefol, a’r pentref bychan yn Snowdonia yn parhau i adlewyrchu’r bardd a’r wraig daith.
    En: This summer had revealed a clever meaning of being at home, and the small village in Snowdonia continued to reflect the poet and the woman on a journey.

    Vocabulary Words:
    vitality: bywiogrwydd
    refuge: lloches
    infectious: heintus
    homely: cartrefol
    mismatched: gwahanol
    stunning: trawiadol
    beams: trawstiau
    heather: grug
    poet: bardd
    creative block: bloc creadigol
    grasp: gaffael
    heritage: etifeddiaeth
    charm: swyn
    departure: ymadael
    creative spark: cathl creadigol
    overwhelming: llethol
    obstacles: rhwystrau
    unity: undod
    lasting: parhaol
    atmosphere: awyrgylch
    welcoming: croesawgar
    uncertain: ansicr
    journey: daith
    gather: ymgynnull
    inspiration: ysbrydoliaeth
    confidence: hyder
    natural: naturiol
    friendship: cyfeillgarwch
    overcome: goresgyn
    enthusiasm: brwdfrydedd
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