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  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Village Unites Against Crisis: Saving Livestock Together

    20/08/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Village Unites Against Crisis: Saving Livestock Together
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-20-07-38-20-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Yn swyddfa cyngor y pentref, roedd haf wedi hedfan dros y buarthau a chaeau gleision.
    En: In the village council office, summer had flown over the yards and green fields.

    Cy: Roedd yr adeilad o frics cochion yn edrych dros y gorlifdir a'r ffermwyr yn ymgasglu, eu hwynebau yn llawn pryder.
    En: The red brick building looked over the floodplain, and the farmers gathered, their faces filled with concern.

    Cy: Roedd y murmur isel o sgwrs dan ba mor arogli casé.
    En: The low murmur of conversation tinged with a troubled scent.

    Cy: Roedd Eilir, milfeddyg leol, yn sefyll o flaen y lluniau ar y wal, ei gwallt yn rhydd yng ngolau haul.
    En: Eilir, the local veterinarian, stood in front of the pictures on the wall, her hair loose in the sunlight.

    Cy: Roedd yn brysur ar waith, yn meddwl am yr afiechyd yn taro'r da byw, yn gofyn i’w hun ble a sut oedd hi wedi dechrau.
    En: She was busy at work, contemplating the disease striking the livestock, questioning herself on where and how it had started.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n colli cwsg gydag ofn.
    En: She was losing sleep with worry.

    Cy: Helpodd i wneud cofnodion ar gyfer y cyfarfod.
    En: She helped to take notes for the meeting.

    Cy: Roedd Carys, arweinydd y cyngor, yn y mysg, llef arfog o brig.
    En: Carys, the council leader, was among them, a voice armed from the top.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n gwybod bod y broblem hon gallu wasgaru’r gymuned.
    En: She knew that this problem could scatter the community.

    Cy: Os na weliff gwirioneddau'r clefyd, byddai effaith economaidd yn ein drysu ni i gyd.
    En: If the truths of the disease were not seen, the economic effect would bewilder us all.

    Cy: Felly, roedd Carys wedi trefnu’r cyfarfod cymunedol hwn.
    En: Therefore, Carys had organized this community meeting.

    Cy: Ac yna roedd Gethin, ffermwr ifanc.
    En: And then there was Gethin, a young farmer.

    Cy: Gydag ofn cudd wedi rhedeg drwy waed ei deulu.
    En: With hidden fear running through his family's blood.

    Cy: Roedd ei geiriau’n brin, ac roedd pawb yn synhwyro iddo guddio rhywbeth.
    En: His words were scarce, and everyone sensed he was hiding something.

    Cy: Roedd y stori'n digwydd mor gyflym, ond roedd amser yn brin.
    En: The story unfolded so quickly, but time was scarce.

    Cy: Pan oedden nhw yn y swyddfa, gwnaeth Eilir gam ymlaen wnaeth cipio sylw a sylweddoli y bydd angen iddo fentro.
    En: When they were in the office, Eilir stepped forward to capture attention, realizing he would need to take a risk.

    Cy: Dywedodd, "Gethin, ydyn ni angen gwybod mwy.
    En: She said, "Gethin, do we need to know more?"

    Cy: " Gweithredodd ei lais yn ysgafn ond yn gadarn.
    En: Her voice acted gently but firmly.

    Cy: Roedd Carys yn sefyll yn gefnogol, ei llygaid yn glir ac yn anog.
    En: Carys stood supportively, her eyes clear and encouraging.

    Cy: Roedd y cyfarfod wedi cyrraedd ei bwynt uchaf.
    En: The meeting had reached its peak.

    Cy: Gydag anadl ddwys gan Gethin, roedd popeth yn newid.
    En: With a deep breath from Gethin, everything changed.

    Cy: Cyfaddefodd yn olaf: "Roedd hen ffrwd yn y cae isaf, aed unrhyw lyf o'r afon yn isel yno.
    En: He finally admitted: "There was an old stream in the lower field, any flow from the river slowed there."

    Cy: " Cafodd y geiriau hyn eu croeso gyda theimlad o ryddhad a chyffro.
    En: These words were greeted with a feeling of relief and excitement.

    Cy: Nid mewn cywilydd, ond nid yn gwybod sut i’w ddweud, roedd wedi cuddio'r gwir.
    En: Not in shame, but not knowing how to say it, he had hidden the truth.

    Cy: Gyda chyffro newydd, gwelodd Eilir y cliw.
    En: With newfound excitement, Eilir saw the clue.

    Cy: Yr afon oedd y broblem.
    En: The river was the problem.

    Cy: Roedd hynny yn golygu'r tarddiad clefyd yn nrych y ffrwd, a gyda thrwsio a chadw'r da byw o'r afon, gallai’r afiechyd stopio.
    En: That meant the disease originated in the stream, and with repairs and keeping the livestock away from the river, the disease could be stopped.

    Cy: Y gymuned, sy'n gyflym i weithredu, dechreuon nhw gydweithio i lanhau.
    En: The community, quick to act, began to work together to clean up.

    Cy: Wrth i'r haul suddo dros y caeau, roedd tafodau wedi troi at sgwrs newydd.
    En: As the sun set over the fields, tongues turned to a new conversation.

    Cy: Daeth gobaith newydd, a thawelodd teimladau'r bobl.
    En: New hope came, and the people's feelings calmed.

    Cy: Gwelodd Eilir cryfder niwchedd a deallusrwydd mewn gweithio gyda'i gilydd, a darganfod bod undod yw gwir gryfder ei thref.
    En: Eilir saw the strength of unity and intelligence in working together and discovered that unity is the true strength of her town.

    Cy: Roedd Gethin yn syllu i'r haul heb y pwysau diweddar, ei galon fwy ysgafn.
    En: Gethin gazed at the sun without the recent burden, his heart lighter.

    Cy: A chodi'n hawdd, mi awgrymodd Carys, "Cofio, mae'r gymuned yn gwneud yn gryf.
    En: And rising easily, Carys suggested, "Remember, the community makes us strong.

    Cy: Mae Eilir a Gethin wedi profi hynny heddiw.
    En: Eilir and Gethin have proven that today."

    Cy: "Roedd y da byw wedi darganfod ei lais.
    En: The livestock had found its voice.

    Cy: Roedd y seibiant wedi cael ei adael, ar gyfer pawb yn y gymuned.
    En: The respite had been left, for everyone in the community.

    Cy: Roedd Eilir nawr gyda llais yn gryfach yn ei rôl, a chyda'r gwybodaeth bod gweithio gyda'i gilydd, roedd pawb yn ennill.
    En: Eilir now had a stronger voice in her role, and with the knowledge that by working together, everyone wins.

    Vocabulary Words:
    village: pentref
    council: cyngor
    fields: caeau
    floodplain: gorlifdir
    murmur: murmur
    troubled: pryder
    veterinarian: milfeddyg
    livestock: da byw
    disease: afiechyd
    contemplate: meddwl
    council leader: arweinydd y cyngor
    bewilder: drysu
    economic: economaidd
    hidden: cudd
    unfolded: digwydd
    scarce: prin
    peak: pwynt uchaf
    confess: cyfaddef
    stream: ffrwd
    repairs: trwsio
    exciting: cyffro
    relief: rhyddhad
    originated: tarddiad
    unity: undod
    supportively: cefnogol
    encouraging: anog
    burden: pwysau
    lightened: ysgaru
    strength: cryfder
    respite: seibiant
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Rekindling Bonds at Bae Caerdydd's Sunlit Shore

    19/08/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Rekindling Bonds at Bae Caerdydd's Sunlit Shore
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-19-22-34-01-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Cysgodd haul yr haf ar ddyfroedd Bae Caerdydd, gan lawenhau'r dŵr a'i wneud yn sgleiniog fel aelwyd teuluol ar noswaith Nadolig.
    En: The summer sun slept on the waters of Bae Caerdydd, brightening the water and making it shine like a family hearth on Christmas Eve.

    Cy: Roedd carthffosydd y ddinas yn tawelu wrth wylio'r môr i weld.
    En: The city's sewers calmed as they watched the sea.

    Cy: Ac wrth y lan, cerddodd tri pherson gyda'i gilydd, bron a pheidio â siarad.
    En: And by the shore, three people walked together, almost without speaking.

    Cy: Roedd Iestyn, yn driw a hamddenol fel arfer, wedi trefnu'r cyfarfod hwn, yn dal eog wedi ei ogwyddo'n berffaith.
    En: Iestyn, true and relaxed as usual, had arranged this meeting, holding a perfectly skewered salmon.

    Cy: Roedd ei feddwl wedi bod yn drwm â phwysigrwydd y diwrnod hwn.
    En: His mind had been heavy with the importance of this day.

    Cy: Gafaelodd Rhiannon yn nerthol, ei llygaid yn syllu dros yr hen bontau a'r henebion lle bu eu plantgarwch.
    En: Rhiannon grasped tightly, her eyes gazing over the old bridges and monuments where their fondness had been.

    Cy: "Pam yma?" gofynnodd, yn ei llais pryderus.
    En: "Why here?" she asked, in her anxious voice.

    Cy: Roedd swyn hen bryderon yn tyfu fel gwenyn yng nghregyn bywiog Rhiannon.
    En: The charm of old worries was growing like bees in Rhiannon's lively shells.

    Cy: "Rwy'n meddwl," atebodd Iestyn yn dawel.
    En: "I think," replied Iestyn quietly.

    Cy: "Roedd yn fan hapus i ni i gyd. Gobeithio, Rhiannon. Mae gobaith yn bwysig."
    En: "It was a happy place for all of us. Hope, Rhiannon. Hope is important."

    Cy: Gadawodd Geraint ei fodsig ar ei ôl, yn swil a diolchgar i fod yno.
    En: Geraint left his stick behind, shy and grateful to be there.

    Cy: "Dw i wedi colli'r lle 'ma," meddai'n dawel, swati wrth wrando ar y sŵn tonau'r mor.
    En: "I've missed this place," he said quietly, listening to the sound of the sea waves.

    Cy: Roedd yn wallgofan iddo, ac efallai yn gyfle i longyfarch heddwch.
    En: It was a frenzy for him, and perhaps an opportunity to celebrate peace.

    Cy: Pan aethpwyd at lawr glaswellt ger yr hen doc, roedd y triongl heb ei dorri.
    En: When they reached the grassy floor near the old dock, the triangle was unbroken.

    Cy: Eiliad wylofus o dawelwch.
    En: A tearful moment of silence.

    Cy: "Oes," taro Geraint, "mae'n amser siarad."
    En: "Yes," chimed in Geraint, "it's time to talk."

    Cy: Roedd ei lygad yn gadael naws o reid ac argyhoeddiad.
    En: His eye left a sense of ride and conviction.

    Cy: Aethant ati i adrodd eu si storïau, pob un yn araf yn datgloi hen gyfrinachau.
    En: They proceeded to recount their stories, each one slowly unlocking old secrets.

    Cy: Roedd gwreichion ceredr yn cychwyn yn araf, a gafodd eu troi’n dan.
    En: Sparkling embers began slowly, and were turned into flames.

    Cy: Yn fflamau siffrwd, galwyd hyfforddiad enaid.
    En: In whispering flames, a soul's training was called forth.

    Cy: Dwedodd Rhiannon: "Mae’r pethau rydyn ni'n eu cadw yn ein poenio ond mae'r gwirionedd yn cyfleu cysur."
    En: Rhiannon said: "The things we keep hurt us, but the truth conveys comfort."

    Cy: Disgynnodd y gwirioneddau like cysuron o law.
    En: The truths fell like raindrops of comfort.

    Cy: Daethant i'r wyneb, a trwy hynny daeth trylwyredd ffres.
    En: They surfaced, and through that came a fresh clarity.

    Cy: Roedd teimladau wedi eu cuddio yn derbyn shaol newydd yn yr awyr dŵrglir dymunol.
    En: Hidden feelings embraced a new life in the desirable, clear-water air.

    Cy: Roedd y tri wedi chwydu gyda'i gilydd.
    En: The three had unburdened together.

    Cy: Er bod y golau yn byrlymu ar diwedd y dydd, yr haul yn plygu dros y caeau, roedd y bywiogrwydd newydd rhwng y tri oherwydd y caru oeddynt wedi’i gychwyn wedi meflhau rhai mesur o apâu.
    En: Though the light bubbled at the end of the day, the sun bending over the fields, there was a new vitality between the three as the love they had begun repaired some measure of frays.

    Cy: Iestyn oedd y cyntaf i siarad: "Rhan yw’r llwybr; fe fydd amser yn ein helpu ni i ddangos ein hunain."
    En: Iestyn was the first to speak: "Part of the path; time will help us reveal ourselves."

    Cy: Chwarddodd Geraint, o’r eiliad gywir, "A felly mae startys newydd."
    En: Geraint laughed, at the right moment, "And so new beginnings."

    Cy: Pob lwc a gobaith, roedd y tri yn gadael Caerdydd gyda mwy, nid terfyn ond ymanodd.
    En: With good fortune and hope, the three left Caerdydd with more, not a conclusion but a beginning.

    Cy: Roedd y bore yn agosáu wrth iddynt ffarwelio ag addewidion i gydweithio ar eu tynged.
    En: The morning approached as they bid farewell with promises to work together on their destiny.

    Cy: Roedd y daith yn ymrwymo i gyfeillgarwch hwy.
    En: The journey was committed to their friendship.

    Cy: Yn yr haf, roedd y bywyd newydd yn ymdrechu.
    En: In summer, new life was striving.

    Vocabulary Words:
    slept: cysgodd
    hearth: aelwyd
    sewers: carthffosydd
    shore: lan
    relaxed: hamddenol
    skewered: wedi ei ogwyddo
    importance: pwysigrwydd
    grasped: gafaelodd
    gazing: sylwi
    anxious: pryderus
    charm: swyn
    frenzy: wallgofan
    opportunity: cyfle
    triangle: triongl
    unbroken: heb ei dorri
    tearful: wylofus
    conviction: argyhoeddiad
    secrets: cyfrinachau
    sparking: ceredr
    whispering: siffrwd
    conveys: cyfleu
    raindrops: cysuron
    clarity: trilwyredd
    hidden: wedi eu cuddio
    bubbled: byrlymu
    vitality: bywiogrwydd
    frays: apâu
    farewell: ffarwelio
    promises: addewidion
    destiny: tynged
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Tides of Change: A Voyage of Collaboration and Discovery

    19/08/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Tides of Change: A Voyage of Collaboration and Discovery
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-19-07-38-20-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae'r haul yn tywynnu ar Fas Penfro, lle mae llanw a thrai yn dychmygu ei hun ar gyfer taith bellach.
    En: The sun shines on Mas Penfro, where the tide imagines itself ready for another journey.

    Cy: Ar y lan, mae Gwilym, swyddog llynges nawr yn ffurfiol, yn edrych allan dros y dociau.
    En: On the shore, Gwilym, now formally a naval officer, looks out over the docks.

    Cy: Ei lygad ddeallus yn synhwyro pob symudiad ar y tir.
    En: His keen eye senses every movement on the land.

    Cy: Gwilym yw math o ddyn sy'n caru trefn a phwyll.
    En: Gwilym is the kind of man who loves order and prudence.

    Cy: Ond heddiw, mae'n wynebu her newydd.
    En: But today, he faces a new challenge.

    Cy: Mae Catrin, newyddiadurwraig anturus, yn crwydro o gwmpas gyda'i chofnodion yn ei llaw, yn sychedig am storiau newydd.
    En: Catrin, an adventurous journalist, roams around with her notes in hand, thirsty for new stories.

    Cy: Mae hi'n gweld potensial ledled y lle.
    En: She sees potential everywhere.

    Cy: Mae Emrys, intern ifanc sy'n edrych i brofi ei hun, yn drafflithgar wrth ochr Catrin.
    En: Emrys, a young intern looking to prove himself, is frantic beside Catrin.

    Cy: Ei wyneb wedi'i liwio gyda chymysgedd o drallod a chyffro.
    En: His face is colored with a mix of distress and excitement.

    Cy: "Rhaid i'r fferi adael yn brydlon," meddai Gwilym yn dawel wrth iddo edrych ar ei wats.
    En: "The ferry must leave on time," says Gwilym quietly as he looks at his watch.

    Cy: "Ond mae problem.
    En: "But there's a problem."

    Cy: "Mae'r cyhoeddiad sengl hwnnw, fod y fferi wedi'i gohirio oherwydd pryderon cynnal a chadw, yn achosi siarad ac ansicrwydd yng nghanol y criw.
    En: That single announcement, that the ferry has been delayed due to maintenance concerns, causes talk and uncertainty among the crew.

    Cy: "Beth os na allwn ni fynd ar y daith hon?
    En: "What if we can't go on this journey?"

    Cy: " meddai Emrys yn gymeradwy, gan deimlo ei ddiffyg profiad yn pwyso ar ei ysgwyddau.
    En: says Emrys apprehensively, feeling his lack of experience weighing on his shoulders.

    Cy: "Dyma gyfle.
    En: "This is an opportunity."

    Cy: " Aeth Catrin â'r alwad i archwilio a dysgu beth oedd yn digwydd o amgylch y dociau.
    En: Catrin takes the call to explore and learn what was happening around the docks.

    Cy: Mae hi'n siarad â'r teithwyr, yn cynnal cyfweliad yn sionc gyda unrhyw un sy'n barod i siarad.
    En: She talks to the passengers, conducting brisk interviews with anyone willing to speak.

    Cy: Yn y cyfamser, penderfynodd Gwilym ddefnyddio ei gysylltiadau gyda'r fas penfro i ddarganfod ffordd arall.
    En: Meanwhile, Gwilym decides to use his connections at Mas Penfro to find another way.

    Cy: Mae Emrys yn dilyn Gwilym, yn awyddus i ddysgu.
    En: Emrys follows Gwilym, eager to learn.

    Cy: Mae Gwilym yn defnyddio ei gysylltiadau a'i fag o driciau, a chanfod llong arall sydd ar gael, sef dim ond taith fyr ymaith.
    En: Gwilym uses his contacts and his bag of tricks and finds another boat that's available, just a short trip away.

    Cy: Mae'r risg yma fodd bynnag, angen cytundeb ymysg pob teithiwr.
    En: The risk here, however, requires agreement among all passengers.

    Cy: Ar yr un pryd, mae Catrin yn canfod stori gref sy'n dod â'r teithwyr at ei gilydd.
    En: At the same time, Catrin discovers a powerful story that brings the passengers together.

    Cy: Mae'r straeon yn ysbrydoledig, ac yn awgrymu i bawb y gallant fan hyn gynnwys taith amgen.
    En: The stories are inspiring and suggest to everyone that they can include an alternative journey right here.

    Cy: Mae'r teithwyr, wedi'u hysbrydoli gan ddyfnderoedd y stori a llwybr newydd Gwilym, yn cytuno i gymryd risg a mynd ar y daith hon.
    En: The passengers, inspired by the depths of the story and Gwilym's new path, agree to take the risk and embark on this journey.

    Cy: Yn orffen hefyd, mae Emrys yn teimlo ei fod wedi cyfrannu, ar ôl ychwanegu syniadau a helpu gyda'r ferch newydd.
    En: In the end, Emrys feels he has contributed, after adding ideas and helping with the new opportunity.

    Cy: Pan mae'r llong newydd yn gadael y dociau, teimlodd Gwilym bod cydweithio bob amser yn fwy pwerus na phrotocol arferol.
    En: When the new ship leaves the docks, Gwilym feels that collaboration is always more powerful than the usual protocol.

    Cy: Dysgodd Catrin fod yna storïau gwych yn aros i gael eu darganfod mewn unrhyw sefyllfa.
    En: Catrin learned that there are great stories waiting to be discovered in any situation.

    Cy: Yn cynnwys Emrys, sy'n awr yn fwy hyderus, yn paratoi i ddechrau ei faes newydd gyda brwdfrydedd.
    En: Including Emrys, who is now more confident, ready to start his new field with enthusiasm.

    Cy: Gyda golwg olaf ar Fas Penfro, mae Gwilym, Catrin, a Emrys yn gadael gwyneb y trafferthion heflaen, yn gwybod yn dda eu bod wedi profi profiad sy'n bod oll fwy gwerthfawr na man dianc byr.
    En: With a final look at Mas Penfro, Gwilym, Catrin, and Emrys leave the face of the previous troubles behind, well aware that they have experienced something more valuable than just a brief escape.

    Vocabulary Words:
    tide: llanw a thrai
    keen: deallus
    prudence: pwyll
    adventurous: anturus
    thirsty: sychedig
    frantic: trafflithgar
    distress: trallod
    announcement: cyhoeddiad
    delayed: gohirio
    maintenance: cynnal a chadw
    uncertainty: ansicrwydd
    apprehensively: yn gymeradwy
    opportunity: cyfle
    conducting: yn cynnal
    interviews: cyfweliadau
    connections: cysylltiadau
    eager: awyddus
    contacts: cysylltiadau
    risk: risg
    agreement: cytundeb
    powerful: pwerus
    suggest: awgrymu
    alternative: amgen
    collaboration: cydweithio
    protocol: protycol
    enthusiasm: brwdfrydedd
    troubles: trafferthion
    valuable: werthfawr
    short trip: taith fyr
    cohesion: undod
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Bonds of Science: A Rivalry Turned Partnership at Avalon High

    18/08/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Bonds of Science: A Rivalry Turned Partnership at Avalon High
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-18-22-34-01-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Ym Mhen draw'r cefnfor, wrth i'r haf droi'n llachar yn y Hemisffer Deheuol, roedd Ysgol Uwchradd Avalon yn ferw o gyffro.
    En: Across the ocean, as summer turned bright in the Southern Hemisphere, Ysgol Uwchradd Avalon buzzed with excitement.

    Cy: Gan ymestyn i feddwl y jacarandas syfrdanol a'u cae violet yn y cwrt.
    En: The dazzling jacarandas stretched their violet field in the courtyard.

    Cy: Arwyddai'r diwrnod blynyddol prysuraf mewn blwyddyn ysgol—a'r Ffair Wyddoniaeth Flynyddol.
    En: It signaled the school's busiest day of the year—the Annual Science Fair.

    Cy: Roedd Gwenllian wedi troi ei sylw'n llwyr at ennill.
    En: Gwenllian had turned her full attention to winning.

    Cy: Roedd hi eisiau'r ysgoloriaeth i astudio gwyddoniaeth ei breuddwydion.
    En: She wanted the scholarship to study the science of her dreams.

    Cy: Ond, roedd hi'n poeni am un peth.
    En: But she was worried about one thing.

    Cy: Roedd Llewellyn, ei ffrind gorau, angen mwy o osgoi'n ei dasgau.
    En: Llewellyn, her best friend, needed more focus on his tasks.

    Cy: Er bod ei wybodaeth dechnolegol yn wych, weithiau roedd ei ddiddordeb yn pylu.
    En: Even though his technological knowledge was excellent, his interest sometimes waned.

    Cy: Roedd ei ddyhead i deithio dramor yn aml yn ei dynnu ymaith ei waith.
    En: His desire to travel abroad often drew him away from his work.

    Cy: Yn y cyfamser, roedd Carys yn cadw'i bresenoldeb yn gryf.
    En: Meanwhile, Carys kept her presence strong.

    Cy: Hi oedd cyfaill-gymaint-ac-eluben Gwenllian yn y gystadleuaeth.
    En: She was both a friend and a rival to Gwenllian in the competition.

    Cy: Hyderog a llawdrwm, roedd hi'n ymwybodol iawn o'r ffordd i sicrhau ei hunaniaeth.
    En: Confident and assertive, she was very aware of how to secure her identity.

    Cy: Yr unig fwriad oedd curo Gwenllian.
    En: Her sole intention was to beat Gwenllian.

    Cy: Yr ysgol yn wirioneddol fyw yn y diwrnod hwn.
    En: The school was truly alive on this day.

    Cy: Roedd y myfyrwyr yn mynnu gweld prosiectau unigryw.
    En: The students were keen to see unique projects.

    Cy: Cyflwynyddion yn cynhyrfu.
    En: Presenters were getting excited.

    Cy: Sylw yn pigo'n awel yn y coridorau.
    En: Conversations sparked through the corridors.

    Cy: Pan ddaeth hi'n amser cyflwyno, roedd digwyddiad anarferol yn deimladol.
    En: When it came time to present, there was a palpable unusual occurrence.

    Cy: Roedd un o'r peirianwaith Gwenllian yn mis-cyfrifyddu.
    En: One of Gwenllian’s mechanisms miscalculated.

    Cy: Daeth Llewellyn ymlaen, eu harwres anweledig, a defnyddio'i wybodaeth i brofi ei werth.
    En: Llewellyn stepped forward, their invisible hero, and used his knowledge to prove his worth.

    Cy: "Gwenllian, upsiwn y cysylltiadau yma," meddai Llewellyn yn ofalus, ond yn gwybodus.
    En: "Gwenllian, adjust these connections," Llewellyn said cautiously, but knowingly.

    Cy: Dechreuodd gweithio'n ddi-flino, a Gwenllian yn sylweddoli ei dwyll yno.
    En: He began working tirelessly, and Gwenllian realized his crucial role there.

    Cy: Roedd angen ei sgiliau arnynt.
    En: They needed his skills.

    Cy: Yna, daw'r newid.
    En: Then, change came.

    Cy: Trodd Gwenllian ati, diolchodd i Llewellyn am ei waith—yn blaen ac yn syml—ac fe dyfodd eu cryfder.
    En: Gwenllian turned to him, thanked Llewellyn for his work—plainly and simply—and their strength grew.

    Cy: Roedd gwaith Llewellyn yn eu harwain at gyflwyniad hudolus.
    En: Llewellyn’s work led them to a captivating presentation.

    Cy: Dirgel maent yn creu'r diweddglo mwya' bendigedig.
    En: Secretly, they crafted the most splendid ending.

    Cy: Daeth yr enillwyr allan.
    En: The winners were announced.

    Cy: Roedd eraill yn dda, ond ar y diwrnod hwn, roedd Gwennllian a Llewellyn'n sefyll scapio'r lacnh.
    En: There were others who did well, but on this day, Gwennllian and Llewellyn stood escaping the crowd.

    Cy: Mewn gwirionedd, sylweddolodd mai roedd cydweithio pethau angenrheidiol i lwyddiant.
    En: In truth, they realized that collaboration was essential to success.

    Cy: Yn ei daith gartref, roedd Gwenllian yn gohirio.
    En: On her journey home, Gwenllian reflected.

    Cy: Ystyriodd beth ddigwyddodd.
    En: She considered what had happened.

    Cy: Elfen sylfaenol a chraff oedd yn ei hastudiaethau newydd oedd gydweithio oll — a Gwennllian wedi dysgu gwerth gwirioneddol ei ffrindiau.
    En: A fundamental and keen element in her new studies was all about collaboration—and Gwenllian had learned the true value of her friends.

    Cy: Roedd gwyddoniaeth ac ymrwymiad yn nadu ar y cyd fel criw cyfeillgar.
    En: Science and commitment were linked together like a close-knit crew.

    Vocabulary Words:
    dazzling: syfrdanol
    courtyard: cwrt
    scholarship: ysgoloriaeth
    focused: osgoi
    waned: pylu
    assertive: llawdrwm
    secure: sicrhau
    identity: hunaniaeth
    keen: mynnu
    unique: unigryw
    presenters: cyflwynyddion
    sparks: pigo'n awel
    occurrence: digwyddiad
    miscalculated: mis-cyfrifyddu
    cautiously: o'falus
    knowingly: gwybodus
    tirelessly: di-flino
    captivating: hudolus
    splendid: bendigedig
    collaboration: cydweithio
    reflect: gohirio
    commitment: ymrwymiad
    close-knit: berw
    excited: cyffro
    abroad: dramor
    stall: twyll
    crucial: hanfodol
    rival: eluben
    prove: brofi
    thank: diolch
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    Eco Quest in Caerdydd: Teilo's Culinary Journey

    18/08/2026 | 19 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Eco Quest in Caerdydd: Teilo's Culinary Journey
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-18-07-38-20-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Efallai na fyddai haul deimladog canol haf yn ymdroi dros Gaerdydd yn ddigon i fynd â bryd Teilo oddi ar ei genhadaeth.
    En: Perhaps even a sentimental midsummer sun spinning over Caerdydd wouldn't be enough to distract Teilo from his mission.

    Cy: Roedd y ddinas, gyda’i strydoedd prysur a’i siopau ffrindiau i'r amgylchedd, yn lle perffaith i chwilio am gynhwysyn prin i’w fwyty newydd.
    En: The city, with its bustling streets and eco-friendly shops, was the perfect place to search for a rare ingredient for his new restaurant.

    Cy: Roedd yn golygu popeth iddo, cadwraeth yn ei galon, a bwydlen oedd yn siarad am ei afael eco-gyfeillgar.
    En: It meant everything to him, with conservation at its heart, and a menu that spoke of his eco-friendly grasp.

    Cy: Roedd y diwrnod yn gyffrous, gyda'r sgwâr yn llawn siopwyr a phethau unigryw i’w weld.
    En: The day was exciting, with the square full of shoppers and unique things to see.

    Cy: Roeddem yng nghanol bwrlwm arloesol canolfan prynu gyfoes Caerdydd, lle roedd adeiladau glas a gwyrdd yn chwyrlio gyda dyluniad trofannol.
    En: We were in the midst of the innovative buzz of Caerdydd's modern shopping center, where blue and green buildings swirled with tropical design.

    Cy: Ysgolion o arddull eco-a-thrydeddol oedd pob man.
    En: Eco and sustainable style schools were everywhere.

    Cy: Roedd Iola, dylanwadwraig chwilfrydig, yn mynd o gwmpas gyda’i ffôn, yn cofnodi popeth am ei siwrnai am foesoldeb cynaliadwy.
    En: Iola, a curious influencer, went around with her phone, documenting everything about her journey into sustainable ethics.

    Cy: Roedd Teilo wedi clywed am Aeron.
    En: Teilo had heard of Aeron.

    Cy: Roedd Aeron yn werthwr doeth ym marchnad gynaliadwy'r ddinas, gyda stŵr ynddo fel un oedd yn gwybod cyfrinachau’r tir.
    En: Aeron was a wise vendor in the city's sustainable market, with a commotion about him like one who knew the secrets of the land.

    Cy: Roedd angen i Teilo’r garlleg y chimēr allforio a tyfwyd ar y môr, yn adwieth annisgwyl o flas tymhorol - ac Aeron oedd yr unig un i’w ddarganfod ef.
    En: Teilo needed the special garlic that grew on the sea, an unexpected twist of seasonal flavor - and Aeron was the only one to find it.

    Cy: “Nid yw’n hawdd," meddai Aeron, "i dorri fy nghysylltiad gyda’r garlleg hwn."
    En: “It’s not easy,” said Aeron, “to sever my connection with this garlic.”

    Cy: Wrth iddynt siarad, anwybyddodd Aeron wên Iola sy'n ffocysu ei camera arnynt.
    En: As they talked, Aeron ignored Iola's grin as she focused her camera on them.

    Cy: Roedd ganddi lygad i adrodd a rhannu stori Teilo hefyd.
    En: She had a keen eye to report and share Teilo's story too.

    Cy: Ond roedd y cyfuniad o cynulleidfa gyhoeddus a parth baradwys y gwenynen fwrw ychydig o gyfoglydwch rhwng Teilo a Aeron.
    En: But the combination of the public audience and the beehive paradise zone created a slight dizziness between Teilo and Aeron.

    Cy: Teimlai Aeron bod ei strwythur hydreiddiad prydferth yn beryglus o agored.
    En: Aeron felt that his beautiful permeable structure was dangerously exposed.

    Cy: “Ond pam, Aeron?" Holodd Teilo, "Pam na ddylwn i gael ailgychwyn i bobl gweld bod cynaliadwy yn wirioneddol rhywbeth blasus, addysgiadol?"
    En: “But why, Aeron?” asked Teilo, “Why shouldn’t I have a reboot for people to see that sustainable is truly something delicious, educational?”

    Cy: Roedd angerdd Teilo dros ei genhadaeth a'i benderfyniad i wneud gwahaniaeth yn teimlo’n gryf, gan agor calon Aeron.
    En: Teilo's passion for his mission and his determination to make a difference felt strong, opening Aeron's heart.

    Cy: “O'r iawn gwir," cyfaddefodd Aeron yn araf, synhwyro gonestrwydd Teilo.
    En: “Alright then,” Aeron admitted slowly, sensing Teilo's sincerity.

    Cy: “Gad i mi weld os allaf i weithio gyda chdi, Teilo.
    En: “Let me see if I can work with you, Teilo.

    Cy: Ymunwn yn fy achos.”
    En: Let’s join forces in my case.”

    Cy: Roedd croesi’r llinell yn anodd, ond gwelodd Aeron ef ei hun yn brif gynghorydd yn y genhadaeth hon, fel bod yn rhan o rywbeth mwy.
    En: Crossing the line was difficult, but Aeron saw himself as a chief advisor in this mission, becoming part of something greater.

    Cy: Wrth i’r dydd ond darbedig gilio’n sydyn yn y gwynt tenau, gwybuwyd bod amddiffyniad y byd yn gorweddu ac yma, cychwyn cynghrair newydd rhwng Aeron a Teilo.
    En: As the barely saved day swiftly retreated in the thin wind, it became known that the world's protection resided there, and here, a new alliance between Aeron and Teilo was born.

    Cy: Roedd y ddau wedi deall nad oedd pob dim yn dibynnu ar un person, ond ar bartneriaeth ac undod.
    En: They both understood that not everything depended on one person, but on partnership and unity.

    Cy: Pan yr oedd Iola wedi stopio ffilmio, roedd hi wrthi’n cyfrif poeni chwe blethiau ecogyfeillgar, a awgrymodd cydweithio am sgwrs “byw yn wyrdd” y dyfodol.
    En: When Iola stopped filming, she was busy counting six eco-friendly braids and suggested collaboration for a future “live green” talk.

    Cy: Gwnaeth yr ailgysylltu hwn gyda chynhesrwydd, tra oedd Teilo a Aeron wedi cynllunio cynllun eco-resit wrth y stiward newydd, gyda gorennau'n plymio ar noson rhagorol o baratoi amgylcheddiadau.
    En: This reconnection brought warmth, while Teilo and Aeron crafted an eco-reset plan with the new steward, with seeds plunging into an excellent night of preparing environments.

    Cy: Ger gween seflybuadau sinciyn y dyfodol, roedd Teilo’n gwybod ei fod wedi datrys ei wrthdaro, gan ddod allan gyda gwir dealltwriaeth o gryfder cydweithio - y wir sauce i’w fwydlen newydd.
    En: By the stabilizing twilight of future inklings, Teilo knew he had resolved his conflict, emerging with a true understanding of the strength of collaboration - the true sauce for his new menu.

    Vocabulary Words:
    sentimental: deimladog
    bustling: prysur
    ingredient: cynhwysyn
    conservation: cadwraeth
    grasp: afael
    buzz: bwrlwm
    innovative: arloesol
    swirled: chwyrlio
    curious: chwilfrydig
    influencer: dylanwadwraig
    vendor: werthwr
    commotion: stŵr
    sever: torri
    dizziness: cyfoglydwch
    permeable: hydreiddiad
    exposed: agored
    sincerity: gonestrwydd
    admitted: cyfaddefodd
    advisor: cynghorydd
    retreated: ciliodd
    twilight: gwenynen
    inklings: synciyn
    resolved: datrys
    collaboration: cydweithio
    sustainable: cynaliadwy
    broadcast: trawsddarlledu
    harmony: harmoni
    alliance: cynghrair
    steward: stiward
    plunging: plymio
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