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  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Climbing Eryri: Bonds Forged on Autumn Trails

    05/10/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Climbing Eryri: Bonds Forged on Autumn Trails
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-10-05-22-34-02-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Heddiw, yr oedd yr aer yn glir a'r coed yn gorchuddio â lliwiau’r hydref yn Nghymru.
    En: Today, the air was clear, and the trees were covered in the colors of autumn in Cymru.

    Cy: Roedd Alys, Dafydd, a Rhian yn cyfarfod ar gychwyn eu taith ddringo drwy Barc Cenedlaethol Eryri.
    En: Alys, Dafydd, and Rhian were meeting at the start of their climbing trip through Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri.

    Cy: Roedd Alys yn llawn brwdfrydedd.
    En: Alys was full of enthusiasm.

    Cy: Roedd ei bywyd yn y ddinas yn brysur, ac roedd hi’n edrych ymlaen at ymlacio yng nghanol natur.
    En: Her life in the city was busy, and she was looking forward to relaxing in the midst of nature.

    Cy: Roedd Dafydd, fodd bynnag, yn fwy gofalus.
    En: Dafydd, however, was more cautious.

    Cy: Nid oedd yn hoff o uchderau ac roedd yn poeni am y tywydd anrhagweladwy.
    En: He wasn't fond of heights and worried about the unpredictable weather.

    Cy: “Mae cymylau duon uwchben,” meddai Dafydd, gan edrych lan gyda phryder.
    En: "There are dark clouds above," said Dafydd, looking up with concern.

    Cy: Roedd Rhian, fel arfer, yn dawel a chyfeillgar.
    En: Rhian, as usual, was calm and friendly.

    Cy: Roedd hi’n mwynhau helpu i gadw pethau’n eglur rhyngddynt.
    En: She enjoyed helping to keep things clear between them.

    Cy: “Gadewch i ni fynd yn araf, Dafydd.
    En: "Let's take it slow, Dafydd.

    Cy: Does dim rhaid i ni frysio,” meddai Rhian, gan geisio tawelu ei feddyliau.
    En: We don't have to rush," said Rhian, trying to calm his thoughts.

    Cy: Wrth iddynt ddringo, roedd y llwybrau'n troelli trwy'r bryniau garw.
    En: As they climbed, the paths twisted through the rugged hills.

    Cy: Y coed yn cwympo eu dail ar y llwybr, fel eira aur.
    En: The trees shed their leaves on the path, like golden snow.

    Cy: Roedd Alys yn symud ymlaen gyda’i llygaid disglair, ond roedd Dafydd yn edrych yn sgeptig bob yn ail gam.
    En: Alys moved forward with her bright eyes, but Dafydd looked skeptical every other step.

    Cy: Pan glywodd y sŵn mellten yn y pellter, roedd Alys yn gwybod ei bod hi am barhau.
    En: When they heard the sound of thunder in the distance, Alys knew she wanted to continue.

    Cy: “Mae'r sialens yn rhan o'r hwyl,” meddai wrth ei ffrindiau.
    En: "The challenge is part of the fun," she said to her friends.

    Cy: Ond roedd Dafydd yn oedi, ei ofnau yn rhwystr i’w eglura.
    En: But Dafydd hesitated, his fears a barrier to explain.

    Cy: Rhian sylweddolodd bod angen cefnogaeth ar Dafydd er mwyn parhau.
    En: Rhian realized that Dafydd needed support to continue.

    Cy: Gafaelodd yn ei law, gan edrych arno gyda digon o hyder.
    En: She took his hand, looking at him with plenty of confidence.

    Cy: “Rydym ni i gyd yma gyda'n gilydd.
    En: "We are all here together.

    Cy: Bydd popeth yn iawn.
    En: Everything will be alright."

    Cy: ”Cerddasant ymlaen, gan ddal at ei gilydd hyd nes iddynt gyrraedd brig mynydd yr oedd son amdano.
    En: They walked on, holding onto each other until they reached the top of the mountain they had heard about.

    Cy: Roedd y cymylau’n llawn bygythiad, a'r gwynt yn cyflymu.
    En: The clouds were full of threat, and the wind was picking up.

    Cy: Safai Dafydd wrth droed y dringfa olaf, gan deimlo’r llymaid yn ei stumog.
    En: Dafydd stood at the foot of the final climb, feeling the flutter in his stomach.

    Cy: Alys gwthiodd ei fraich yn ôl, gan gynnig cefnogaeth.
    En: Alys pushed her arm back, offering support.

    Cy: “Yr ydym ni i gyd yn gryfach gyda’n gilydd.
    En: "We are all stronger together.

    Cy: Gallwch wneud hyn.
    En: You can do this."

    Cy: ”Gyda chalon drom, cychwynodd Dafydd gyda phob synnwyr o benderfyniad.
    En: With a heavy heart but every sense of determination, Dafydd started with resolve.

    Cy: Wrth iddo gyrraedd y copa gyda Alys a Rhian drws nesaf, datgelir golygfa hyfryd o dosturi naturiol.
    En: As he reached the summit with Alys and Rhian by his side, a beautiful view of natural compassion was unveiled.

    Cy: Roedd cynhesrwydd rhwng y tri ohonynt, fel pelydr yr haul trwy'r cymylau mawr.
    En: There was warmth between the three of them, like the sunbeam through the great clouds.

    Cy: Wrth iddynt ddechrau'r llwybr i lawr yn ddiogel, roedd Alys yn gwenu, gan ddeall bod y cyfeillgarwch yn werth y byd.
    En: As they began the path down safely, Alys smiled, understanding that friendship was worth the world.

    Cy: Dysgodd gwerth amynedd a thîm, tra roedd Dafydd yn mwynhau teimlad o gyflawniad.
    En: She learned the value of patience and teamwork, while Dafydd enjoyed a sense of achievement.

    Cy: Roedd Rhian yn hapus wrth iddi weld ei ffrindiau yn aberthu eu hatgyweiriad.
    En: Rhian was happy to see her friends cherishing their restoration.

    Cy: Yn eu ffordd eu hunain, roeddent i gyd wedi newid.
    En: In their own way, they had all changed.

    Cy: Mynd adref, roedd eu calonnau yn ysgafnach, yn barod ar gyfer heriau newydd y gaeaf o flaen.
    En: Going home, their hearts were lighter, ready for the new challenges of the coming winter.

    Vocabulary Words:
    clear: glir
    colors: lliwiau
    enthusiasm: brwdfrydedd
    cautious: gofalus
    fond: hoff
    unpredictable: anrhagweladwy
    calm: tawel
    rugged: garw
    shed: cwympo
    skeptical: sgeptig
    thunder: mellten
    barrier: rhwystr
    support: cefnogaeth
    threat: bygythiad
    flutter: llymaid
    offering: cynnig
    resolve: penderfyniad
    summit: copa
    compassion: tosturi
    unveiled: datgelir
    patience: amynedd
    teamwork: tîm
    achievement: cyflawniad
    cherishing: aberthu
    restoration: atgyweiriad
    changed: newid
    lighter: ysgafnach
    challenge: sialens
    fear: ofn
    confidence: hyder
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Journey to Yr Wyddfa: Conquering Shadows and Embracing Heritage

    05/10/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Journey to Yr Wyddfa: Conquering Shadows and Embracing Heritage
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-10-05-07-38-20-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Ar drothwy cwmwl ar lethr mynydd, roedd Anwen, Carwyn, ac Eleri yn cychwyn eu taith i gopa'r Wyddfa.
    En: On the edge of a cloud on the mountain slope, Anwen, Carwyn, and Eleri began their journey to the summit of Yr Wyddfa.

    Cy: Roedd yr awyrgylch yn arbennig, y coed yn lliwio'n oren a choch o amgylch, gan greu canopi arbennig i'w teithiau.
    En: The atmosphere was special, the trees colored in orange and red all around, creating a special canopy for their journey.

    Cy: Gydag ef aeth awel ysgafn a phêr arogl dail sych wedi'u stelcio i'w siwrne.
    En: A light breeze and the sweet scent of dry leaves followed them on their journey.

    Cy: Yn wahanol i'w ffrindiau, roedd Anwen yn arddel agwedd mwy beiddgar – ei hysbryd yn llawn disgwyliad.
    En: Unlike her friends, Anwen embraced a more daring attitude – her spirit full of anticipation.

    Cy: Roedd y mynyddoedd hyn, gyda’u storiâu a’u diwylliant cyfoethog, yn rhan o'i gwead.
    En: These mountains, with their stories and rich culture, were part of her fabric.

    Cy: Roedd rhaid iddi gyrraedd copa’r Wyddfa erbyn machlud haul.
    En: She had to reach the summit of Yr Wyddfa by sunset.

    Cy: Yr oedd yn awyddus i brofi harddwch ei hynafiaid.
    En: She was eager to experience the beauty of her ancestors.

    Cy: Ond wrth i'r haul dechrau disgyn, tyfodd y llochesi'n hirach, a dechreuodd synau digyswllt ledaenu trwy'r llwybr tywyll.
    En: But as the sun began to descend, the shadows grew longer, and disconnected sounds began to spread through the darkening path.

    Cy: Sŵn cleciog dail syrthiedig a synau’ adar yn dychwelyd i’w cuddfan oedd yn llenwi’r awyr.
    En: The rustling sound of falling leaves and the noises of birds returning to their hideaways filled the air.

    Cy: Roedd Anwen yn nerfus; roedd ganddi ofn cuddio yn y cysgodion hyn.
    En: Anwen felt nervous; she feared hiding within these shadows.

    Cy: Carodd Eleri, yn sylwi ar ei hesmwythdra, yn garedig, "Mae'n debyg nad dim ond ysbrydion Calan Gaeaf sydd ar y llwybr hwn, cofia."
    En: Eleri, noticing her unease, kindly remarked, "Remember, it's likely not just the spirits of Calan Gaeaf on this path."

    Cy: Rhybuddiodd Carwyn hi i gadw ei anatblygrwydd hanesyddol, cynigiant sy’n mawrygu a gwenin ar ei hwyneb.
    En: Carwyn warned her to maintain her historical humility, an offering that enhanced and brought a smile to her face.

    Cy: Roedd ei phenderfyniad bellach yn codi rhyw wreichion enaid.
    En: Her determination now sparked some inner inspiration.

    Cy: Yn sydyn, amheugrwydd Anwen a ddyfalwyd gan fflach_WYWBATH, bat tafol yn benign yn hedfan trwy'r awyr dros ei phen.
    En: Suddenly, Anwen's doubts were dispelled by a flash of reassurance, a bat benignly flying through the air above her head.

    Cy: Roedd rhyw godi dyhead anhysbys, dangos unfrydedd i sicrhau’i meddylioldeb.
    En: Some unknown desire came over her, showing an urge to regain her mental stability.

    Cy: Fe gydiodd yn dynnach ar ei siaced wrth i'r peth seinïol hwnnw godi yn ei hysbryd nerthol.
    En: She gripped her jacket tighter as that reassuring sound lifted her brave spirit.

    Cy: Er bod ei ofn yn cael y gorau o’i deimladau, daeth iddi sylweddoli bod hyn yn angenrheidiol i gyrraedd y cyrchfannau a osodwyd ganddi.
    En: Even though her fear was getting the best of her feelings, she realized that this was necessary to reach the destinations she had set for herself.

    Cy: Gyda dyfalbarhad a chydogaeth gefnogol Carwyn ac Eleri, croesodd Anwen yr anawsterau.
    En: With perseverance and the supportive companionship of Carwyn and Eleri, Anwen overcame the challenges.

    Cy: Ar ben draw'r llwybr, roedd llonyddwch hudol wrth iddi sefyll yn uchel ar gopa'r Wyddfa.
    En: At the end of the path, there was a magical stillness as she stood tall on the summit of Yr Wyddfa.

    Cy: Machlud haul trawiadol, cymysg o borffor aur a lithrogau lliw, yn taro.
    En: A striking sunset, a mix of golden purple and colorful streaks, struck.

    Cy: Roedd ei henaid yn llonydd gan lawenydd a mwynhad di-gynsail.
    En: Her soul was at peace with unreserved joy and enjoyment.

    Cy: Teimlodd lais ei thadcu'n ymddangos yn y gwynt, fel petai'r caeau ei hun er mwyn gorffwys wrth ymyl y mynydd i groesawu am eu dychwelyd.
    En: She felt her grandfather's voice appearing in the wind, as if the very fields rested beside the mountain to welcome their return.

    Cy: Yn yr eiliad honno, wedi'r holl deimladau o amheuaeth a goddefi, daeth Anwen i ddeall beth sydd mor bwerus wrth wraidd ei thraddodiad.
    En: In that moment, after all the feelings of doubt and endurance, Anwen came to understand what is so powerful at the root of her tradition.

    Cy: Yn fuddugoliaethus wrth garreg ei maen prawf, cafodd hi ei hymwybyddiaeth o'i hunaniaeth ddiwylliannol ei hailchreu, gan feithrin y cyfres hon o esmwythder tragwyddol.
    En: Victorious at her touchstone, her awareness of her cultural identity was recreated, nurturing this series of eternal comfort.

    Cy: Felly, daeth awr yr Halloween honno i’w derfyn – nid yn unig yn her o herio ofn, ond hefyd yn etifeddiaeth anesmwythder i bara'n dragwyddol, fel yw pelydrau haul olaf ar gopa ei hun.
    En: Thus, that Calan Gaeaf hour came to its end – not solely in defying fear but also as a legacy of enduring unease, like the last rays of the sun on the summit itself.

    Vocabulary Words:
    cloud: cwmwl
    mountain slope: lethr mynydd
    summit: copa
    canopy: canopi
    anticipation: disgwyliad
    fabric: gwead
    sunset: machlud haul
    descend: disgyn
    shadows: llochesi
    rustling: cleciog
    hideaways: cuddfan
    unease: esmwythdra
    humility: anatblygrwydd
    reassurance: fflach_WYWBATH
    benignly: benign
    bat: tafod
    stability: meddylioldeb
    gripped: gafael
    perseverance: dyfalbarhad
    companionship: cydogaeth
    magical: hudol
    streaks: lithrogau
    unreserved: di-gynsail
    nurturing: feithrin
    legacy: etifeddiaeth
    endurance: goddefi
    powerful: pwerus
    tradition: traddodiad
    victorious: buddugoliaethus
    eternal: tragwyddol
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    From Chaos to Camaraderie: Dafydd's Barcelona Breakthrough

    04/10/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Chaos to Camaraderie: Dafydd's Barcelona Breakthrough
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-10-04-22-34-01-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Gydag ysgafnder mewn ei gamau a brwdfrydedd yn ei lygaid, Dafydd wynebodd wythnos newydd yn y swyddfa.
    En: With a lightness in his steps and enthusiasm in his eyes, Dafydd faced a new week at the office.

    Cy: Roedd pobman yn llawn sŵn y peiriannau copi a'r seiniau ticio-taclo'r bysellfwrdd.
    En: Everywhere was filled with the noise of the photocopiers and the ticking of keyboards.

    Cy: Yn ei galon, roedd addewid y cynhadledd yn Barcelona yn troi'r brwyn.
    En: In his heart, the promise of the conference in Barcelona stirred excitement.

    Cy: "Mae hi'n mynd i fod yn gyfle gwych," meddai Dafydd, yn siglo i'w ddesg gerllaw Eleri.
    En: "It's going to be a great opportunity," said Dafydd, nodding toward his desk near Eleri.

    Cy: Roedd Eleri'n gwisgo gwên hyderus, gyda llyfrau trefnu'n daclus ar ei desg.
    En: Eleri wore a confident smile, with books neatly organized on her desk.

    Cy: Yn wahanol i'r swyn sydd gan Barcelona, roedd y swyddfa'n brysur a difrifol.
    En: Unlike the charm that Barcelona has, the office was busy and serious.

    Cy: "Bydd popeth yn iawn, Dafydd.
    En: "Everything will be fine, Dafydd.

    Cy: Cymer amser," atebodd Eleri yn dawel pan ddarganfu oddi wrth Dafydd yn anesmwyth.
    En: Take your time," Eleri replied quietly when she noticed Dafydd feeling uneasy.

    Cy: Er bod Dafydd yn uchelgeisiol ac yn benderfynol o greu argraff ar ei uwch swyddogion, roedd ei bryder yn amlwg wrth iddynt baratoi.
    En: Although Dafydd was ambitious and determined to make an impression on his senior officers, his anxiety was evident as they prepared.

    Cy: Wrth i'r hydref blygu dros Gymru, deuai lliwiau cynnes yr haearn i fflachio yn erbyn y cyrion dail.
    En: As autumn bent over Wales, the warm colors of the iron flashed against the leaf edges.

    Cy: Ond roedd eu taith i Barcelona, yn anffodus, yn llawn anawsterau.
    En: But their journey to Barcelona, unfortunately, was full of difficulties.

    Cy: Byddai llanastau'r maes awyr yn ddigon i dynnu'n agos, gyda gohiriadau ac achosion baglu.
    En: The airport chaos was enough to draw them close, with delays and stumbling incidents.

    Cy: Roedd cynhesrwydd Barcelona yn groeso cynnes iddynt, gyda'r strydoedd eang a gwyntog a phensaernïaeth hanesyddol yn derbyn iddynt ar ôl y cythrwfl.
    En: Barcelona's warmth was a welcoming host, with wide and windy streets and historical architecture greeting them after the turmoil.

    Cy: Prynhawn y gynhadledd, roedd nerfau Dafydd ar ei uchaf.
    En: On the afternoon of the conference, Dafydd's nerves were at their peak.

    Cy: Wrth iddo baratoi, cafwyd problemau technegol yn tarfu ar y cyflwyniad a ddisgwylid yn fawr.
    En: As he prepared, technical problems disrupted the highly anticipated presentation.

    Cy: Nid am hanner yr awr gyntaf, ac roedd ystyfnigrwydd yr offer yn gwneud pethau'n anoddach.
    En: For the first half-hour, the stubbornness of the equipment made things more challenging.

    Cy: Roedd Dafydd bron â chwalu, gyda galw ar ei wyneb.
    En: Dafydd was nearly breaking down, with distress on his face.

    Cy: "Gwna ei orau, Dafydd.
    En: "Do your best, Dafydd.

    Cy: Byddaf yma," oedd ymateb Eleri, yn gamu ymlaen.
    En: I'll be here," was Eleri's response, stepping forward.

    Cy: Gyda henwrthod o ddychymig a chryn sefydlogrwydd, llwyddodd i drwsio'r broblem a daw'r dawelrwydd i'r ystafell unwaith eto.
    En: With a refusal to be defeated and a lot of steadiness, she managed to fix the problem, bringing calm back to the room once again.

    Cy: Gyda'i gwên hyfryd, cyfeiliornad oedd y broblem -- roedd yn ddigon siŵr.
    En: With her delightful smile, it turned out the problem was a simple misunderstanding — she was quite certain.

    Cy: Gyda Eleri wrth ei ochr, ailenilliodd Dafydd ei ffocws a pharhau gyda'r cyflwyniad a'r cynhadledd heb unrhyw fethiant arall.
    En: With Eleri by his side, Dafydd regained his focus and continued the presentation and conference without any further failure.

    Cy: Roedd yr ymateb gan ei uwch swyddogion yn galonnog ac yn llawen.
    En: The response from his senior officers was encouraging and joyful.

    Cy: Roedd hyn i gyd yn bosibl drwy gydweithrediad a chefnogaeth cydweithwyr.
    En: All of this was possible through collaboration and support from colleagues.

    Cy: Wrth i'r haul setio dros Barcelona, a'r nosweithiau hydrefol yn cuddion, roedd y ddau ohonynt yn rhannu gwydraid o win yn y plac.
    En: As the sun set over Barcelona, and the autumn nights cloaked them, the two shared a glass of wine in the plaza.

    Cy: Roedd Dafydd wedi dysgu gwers bwysig -- roedd llwyddiant yn gwaith tîm ac nid ymdrech unigol yn unig.
    En: Dafydd had learned an important lesson — success is a team effort, not just an individual endeavor.

    Cy: Roedd yn gwybod bellach i lacio a sylweddoli pwysigrwydd gweithio gyda'i gilydd yn hytrach na phob dyn drosto ei hun.
    En: He now knew to relax and realize the importance of working together rather than every man for himself.

    Cy: Roedd gan Barcelona le arbennig yn ei galon -- man lle dysgodd werth gwirioneddol cymrodoriaeth.
    En: Barcelona held a special place in his heart — a place where he learned the true value of camaraderie.

    Vocabulary Words:
    lightness: ysgafnder
    enthusiasm: brwdfrydedd
    ticking: ticio-taclo
    promise: addewid
    conference: cynhadledd
    organized: trefnu'n
    charm: swyn
    anxiety: bryder
    autumn: hydref
    iron: haearn
    leaf edges: cyrion dail
    chaos: llanastau
    delays: gohiriadau
    stumbling: achosion baglu
    turmoil: cythrwfl
    stubbornness: ystyfnigrwydd
    distress: galw
    steadiness: sefydlogrwydd
    misunderstanding: cyfeiliornad
    joyful: llawen
    collaboration: cydweithrediad
    support: cefnogaeth
    camaraderie: cymrodoriaeth
    windy: gwyntog
    historical: hanesyddol
    architecture: pensaernïaeth
    anticipated: disgwylid
    glass: gwydraid
    endeavor: ymdrech
    valuable: gwerth gwirioneddol
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    An Autumn Mystery: Finding Unity Amidst Chaos

    04/10/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: An Autumn Mystery: Finding Unity Amidst Chaos
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-10-04-07-38-19-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Wrth i dail cochaidd yr Hydref chwythu heibio'r ffenestri mawr, roedd yr awyrgylch yn swyddfa'r corfforaeth yn drylwyn.
    En: As the crimson leaves of Autumn blew past the large windows, the atmosphere in the corporation's office was tense.

    Cy: Roedd Eira yn eistedd wrth ei desg gyda pen dynn, yn trio canolbwyntio.
    En: Eira sat at her desk, with a tight expression, trying to concentrate.

    Cy: Roedd problem fawr yn ei hwynebu - dogfennau pwysig wedi diflannu.
    En: A major problem faced her - important documents had gone missing.

    Cy: Roedd y cyfarfod mawr i fod i ddechrau mewn llai na hanner awr.
    En: The major meeting was supposed to start in less than half an hour.

    Cy: Roedd y swyddfa’n llawn bocsiau symud a llwch o'r gwaith ailwampio diweddar.
    En: The office was full of moving boxes and dust from the recent renovations.

    Cy: Roedd yn fyd o anhrefn, a hyd yn oed gyda'i threfnusrwydd arferol, teimlai Eira yn orbryderus.
    En: It was a world of chaos, and even with her usual organization, Eira felt anxious.

    Cy: Wrth i'r haul Hydrefol llusern golau o liw aur trwy'r paneli gwydr, roedd angen help arni.
    En: As the Autumn sun cast a golden light through the glass panels, she needed help.

    Cy: Gwnaeth Eira ei ffordd at ddesg Gwyn.
    En: Eira made her way to Gwyn's desk.

    Cy: Roedd Gwyn yn hamddenol fel arfer, yn poryw ar yr un stori ar-lein, chwerthin ar ei ffôn.
    En: Gwyn was as relaxed as ever, browsing the same online story, laughing at his phone.

    Cy: Roedd yn arferiad syml i'r swyddfa feddwl mai'r dyn aven ar Gundlwyn yn ofalus ydoedd, ac roedd hynny'n cythruddo Eira.
    En: It was a simple habit in the office to think of him as the careful "aven man on Gundlwyn," and that irritated Eira.

    Cy: Eto, roedd arni angen cymorth.
    En: Yet, she needed help.

    Cy: "Efallai gallet ti fy helpu i?
    En: "Perhaps you could help me?"

    Cy: " gofynnodd Eira, gydag ychydig o ansicrwydd yn ei llais.
    En: asked Eira, with a bit of uncertainty in her voice.

    Cy: "Wrth gwrs, Eira," medd Gwyn, gan roi'r ffôn i lawr.
    En: "Of course, Eira," replied Gwyn, putting the phone down.

    Cy: "Beth yw'r cliw cyntaf?
    En: "What's the first clue?

    Cy: Fe allwn ni ddod o hyd iddynt os ydyn ni’n meddwl tu allan i'r bocs.
    En: We can find them if we think outside the box."

    Cy: " Roedden nhw'n chwilio trwy ffeiliau a phapurau ar draws y swyddfa, roedd yr amser yn ticio.
    En: They searched through files and papers across the office, time ticking away.

    Cy: Eira'n teimlo'r pwysau'n cryfder cyferbyn â sêr y dydd.
    En: Eira felt the pressure mounting compared to the day's stars.

    Cy: Roedd y llythyrwon a'r ffeiliau yn edrych i gyd fel un peth mawr.
    En: The letters and files all seemed like one big mess.

    Cy: Ond, roedd Gwyn yn dal i'w hamser i feddwl tuag at y cerrig mân cudd a oedd wedi eu lleoli bron ar ochr y swbstradau symud.
    En: However, Gwyn took his time to think about the hidden pebbles located nearly at the edge of the moving substrates.

    Cy: "Hei," medd Gwyn, wrth iddo fynd tuag at un o'r pentyrrau o gyflenwadau adeiladu.
    En: "Hey," said Gwyn, as he went toward one of the piles of building supplies.

    Cy: "Beth am edrych yma?
    En: "How about we look here?"

    Cy: "Wrth ofalu symud rhyw reiad a bwrdd llawn amlap a ffolderau, gwelodd Eira y ffolder glas.
    En: Carefully moving some kind of wainscoting and a table full of envelopes and folders, Eira saw the blue folder.

    Cy: "Ti dod i wneud?
    En: "You found it?"

    Cy: " roedd Gwyn yn wên.
    En: Gwyn was smiling.

    Cy: Roedd ei gwythiennau yn pwyso, eto roedd y lliniaru yn y newydd hwn.
    En: Her veins were pulsing, yet there was relief in this news.

    Cy: "Diolch, Gwyn," dywedodd Eira.
    En: "Thank you, Gwyn," said Eira.

    Cy: Wedi ichi symud pob thoe ac atodiad i'w lle, cyrhaeddodd yr ystafell gyfarfod ynghynt nag roeddent yn disgwyl.
    En: After moving every attachment and document into place, they arrived at the meeting room sooner than expected.

    Cy: Roedd Eira'n disgleirio o ddiweddglo iechyd.
    En: Eira was glowing with a sense of healthy completion.

    Cy: Yn ystod y cyfarfod, trafodwyd dogfennau'r prosiect heb gymhedru.
    En: During the meeting, the project documents were discussed seamlessly.

    Cy: Wrth i'w chydweithwyr ddatgan eu hedmygedd at ei threfnusrwydd, roedd Gwyn yn derbyn clod am ei graffter.
    En: As her colleagues expressed admiration for her organization, Gwyn was praised for his insight.

    Cy: Teimlai Eira ddiolchgar iawn.
    En: Eira felt very grateful.

    Cy: Roedd ei golwg wedi newid - gwaith tîm oedd hwn.
    En: Her outlook had changed - this was teamwork.

    Cy: Dysgodd Eira bod cydweithio yn dod â gwerth a chreadigrwydd.
    En: Eira learned that collaboration brings value and creativity.

    Cy: Fe wnaeth hefyd newid y ffordd roedd yn gweld Gwyn.
    En: She also changed the way she saw Gwyn.

    Cy: O fath newydd oedd y dyn, y llen iddo gael ei godi.
    En: He was of a new kind, the veil lifted from him.

    Cy: Roedd arni'i golygu trius pâl y dyfodol i raddedigion, gyda datganiadau'n cael eu gwefru a'r cloegwent yn parhau.
    En: She set about planning a bright future for the graduates, with declarations being charged and the mystery continuing.

    Cy: Roedd y swyddfa'n edrych fel maes rhyfedd ond roedd y gwir ymgyrchu yn ddidwyll.
    En: The office looked like a strange field, but the real campaign was sincere.

    Cy: Roedd mewn gwirionedd newydd ddechrau.
    En: It had, in fact, just begun.

    Vocabulary Words:
    crimson: cochaidd
    tense: drylwyn
    concentrate: canolbwyntio
    missing: diflannu
    renovations: ailwampio
    chaos: anhrefn
    anxious: orbryderus
    panels: paneli
    browsing: poryw
    irritated: cythruddo
    uncertainty: ansicrwydd
    clue: cliw
    pressure: pwysau
    relief: lliniaru
    completion: diweddglo
    admiration: edmygedd
    insight: craffter
    grateful: diolchgar
    collaboration: cydweithio
    veins: gwythiennau
    dust: llwch
    subtle: mân
    until: hyd
    habit: arferiad
    campaign: ymgyrchu
    glow: disgleirio
    field: maes
    value: gwerth
    creativity: creadigrwydd
    mystery: cloegwent
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Autumn Reunion: Healing Family Ties in Castell y Bere

    03/10/2026 | 19 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Autumn Reunion: Healing Family Ties in Castell y Bere
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Roedd awyr yr hydref yn oer ond llawn addewid wrth i Eira gerdded trwy'r caeau ger Castell y Bere.
    En: The autumn air was cold but full of promise as Eira walked through the fields near Castell y Bere.

    Cy: Roedd y dail lliwgar yn chwythu o gwmpas, yn adlewyrchu lliwiau'r cynhaeaf.
    En: The colorful leaves blew around, reflecting the hues of the harvest.

    Cy: Roedd y castell, hen a chadarn, yn sefyll yn dawel fel tyst o'i gorffennol.
    En: The castle, old and sturdy, stood quietly as a witness to its past.

    Cy: Tir oedd hwnnw ble roedd Eira wedi treulio ei phlentyndod.
    En: This land was where Eira had spent her childhood.

    Cy: Roedd blynyddoedd wedi pasio ers i Eira adael ei thref fach Gwlad Cymreig, a bellach roedd hi wedi dychwelyd, yn gobeithio sefyll wyneb yn wyneb â'i gorffennol a chyflawni rhywbeth newydd - cytgord gyda'i theulu.
    En: Years had passed since Eira left her small Welsh town, and now she had returned, hoping to confront her past and achieve something new—harmony with her family.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n dyheu am weld ei frawd, Gethin, a'i chwaer, Carys, ond y tensiwn yn ei stumog oedd yn drwm fel carreg.
    En: She longed to see her brother, Gethin, and her sister, Carys, but the tension in her stomach was heavy as a stone.

    Cy: Pan gyrhaeddodd at ddrws y fferm, roedd anadl dwfn yn ei chymryd cyn clymu'r drws.
    En: When she arrived at the farm door, she took a deep breath before knocking.

    Cy: Roedd Carys yno i'w cyfarch, ei hwyneb yn dangos cymysgfa o sioc a syndod.
    En: Carys was there to greet her, her face showing a mixture of shock and surprise.

    Cy: "Eira!
    En: "Eira!"

    Cy: " fe waeddodd hi, gyda lled-daniad llawen yn ei llais.
    En: she exclaimed, with a hint of joy in her voice.

    Cy: "Hei, Carys," atebodd Eira yn ansicr.
    En: "Hey, Carys," replied Eira uncertainly.

    Cy: Roedd eu cweryleolaeth ddiwethaf yn llunio cysgod rhwng y ddwy, ond roedd nawr amser i ddod â goleuni.
    En: Their last quarrel cast a shadow between them, but now it was time to bring light.

    Cy: "Sut mae pethau?
    En: "How are things?"

    Cy: "Roedd y sgwrs yn araf i ddechrau, ond wrth iddynt gerdded tuag at y caeau, dechreuodd Eira ddatgelu mwy o'i theimladau.
    En: The conversation was slow at first, but as they walked toward the fields, Eira began to reveal more of her feelings.

    Cy: "Dwi'n dyheus am roi'r gorau i bob sgrith weddill rhyngom ni," meddai wrth Carys yn isel.
    En: "I long to let go of any remaining grudges between us," she said quietly to Carys.

    Cy: Clywodd Carys y gwirionedd yn lleisio Eira ac am y tro cyntaf ers flynyddoedd, teimlai empathi.
    En: Carys heard the truth in Eira's voice and, for the first time in years, felt empathy.

    Cy: Roedd Gethin yn y caeau, wedi ymrwymo'n llwyr i’w ymwneud â'r cae.
    En: Gethin was in the fields, fully committed to his work.

    Cy: Gwelodd Eira ef o bell ac arhosodd lle roedd hi, mewn pryder o'r hyn a ddaw nesaf.
    En: Eira saw him from afar and stayed where she was, anxious about what would come next.

    Cy: "Hei, Gethin," dywedodd wrth iddo symud tuag ati.
    En: "Hey, Gethin," she said as he moved toward her.

    Cy: Roedd wyneb ei frawd yn anodd i'w ddarllen, yn harddu’r oerni yr oedd hi’n ei deimlo.
    En: Her brother's face was hard to read, embodying the chill she felt.

    Cy: "Tybed yno," meddai ef yn ysgafn, ond roedd calon cynhesach dan y wyneb.
    En: "Imagine that," he said lightly, but there was a warmer heart beneath the surface.

    Cy: "Mae'n rhyfedd.
    En: "It's strange.

    Cy: Mae'n hir ers i mi fod yma," cyfaddefodd Eira, yn gwneud ymdrech i fasglu'r courage i barhau.
    En: It's been so long since I was here," Eira confessed, gathering the courage to continue.

    Cy: Datblygodd y sgwrs tuag at ddadleuon y gorffennol.
    En: The conversation shifted towards past disagreements.

    Cy: Roedd Eira'n siarad am yr ymdeimlad o gael ei chuddio hyd ei maddeuant, rhaid gwneud bod yn agored â'i brawd.
    En: Eira spoke about the feeling of being hidden until her forgiveness, needing to be open with her brother.

    Cy: Roedd gweld cyfrinachau ei chalon yn drwm, ond pan siaradodd Gethin ei wirionedd ei hun, roedd Eira’n synnu faint o gamddeall a chreithiau cudd oedd yn bodoli rhwng y ddau.
    En: Exposing her heart's secrets was heavy, but when Gethin shared his own truth, Eira was surprised by how much misunderstanding and hidden scars existed between them.

    Cy: "O'n i byth yn gwybod ti'n teimlo fel 'na," dywedodd Gethin gyda chynhesrwydd newydd yn ei lygaid.
    En: "I never knew you felt that way," Gethin said with newfound warmth in his eyes.

    Cy: "Gad i ni geisio.
    En: "Let's try."

    Cy: "O fewn y prydnawn hir hwnnw, tua ddiwedd y dydd, ymddangosodd digon o ddealltwriaeth newydd rhwng Gethin, Carys, ac Eira i roi gobaith newydd iddynt.
    En: Within that long afternoon, towards the end of the day, enough new understanding appeared between Gethin, Carys, and Eira to give them new hope.

    Cy: Daeth yr hydref gyda'i liwiau i ddangos y gall y tymhorau newid, ond hefyd y gall pobl.
    En: Autumn came with its colors to show that seasons can change, but so can people.

    Cy: Wedi i'r haul osod dros y bryniau a'r caeau, roedd y tri yn dal ei gilydd mewn cwtsh, gyda'r addewid tawel a ddysgodd Eira - bod gonestrwydd a gofal yn allweddol i wella ein perthynas â'r bobl sy'n bwysicaf.
    En: As the sun set over the hills and fields, the three held each other in an embrace, with the quiet promise Eira had learned—that honesty and care are keys to healing our relationships with the people who matter most.

    Cy: Roedd y Castell a'r caeau yno fel cyfeillion hynaf, yn dyst i ailgomisiynu teulu.
    En: The castle and the fields were there like old friends, witnessing the reuniting of a family.

    Vocabulary Words:
    autumn: hydref
    promise: addewid
    castle: castell
    sturdy: cadarn
    witness: tyst
    confront: sefyll wyneb yn wyneb
    tension: tensiwn
    stomach: stumog
    greet: cyfarch
    quarrel: cweryleolaeth
    shadow: cysgod
    grudges: sgrith
    empathy: empathi
    anxious: pryder
    courage: courage
    disagreements: dadleuon
    hidden: cuddio
    forgiveness: maddeuant
    exposing: gweld
    misunderstanding: camddeall
    scars: creithiau
    embrace: cwtsh
    honesty: gonestrwydd
    healing: gwella
    reuniting: ailgomisiynu
    commitment: ymrwymo
    fields: caeau
    harvest: cynhaeaf
    reflection: adlewyrchu
    enthusiasm: cynhesrwydd
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