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  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Finding Solitude and Strength: Rhys's Snowdonia Odyssey

    18/09/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Finding Solitude and Strength: Rhys's Snowdonia Odyssey
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-18-07-38-20-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Wrth fynd i mewn i'r ysgol breswyl newydd hwnnw, y teimlad oedd fel dod i fyd newydd sbon i Rhys.
    En: When entering that new boarding school, the feeling for Rhys was like coming into a brand-new world.

    Cy: Roedd yr ardal yn Snowdonia yn bopeth roedd pawb wedi ei ddweud - trawiadol, serch hynny anghyfarwydd.
    En: The area in Snowdonia was everything everyone had said it would be - striking, yet unfamiliar.

    Cy: Ar ôl i'w rieni wahanu, teimlai Rhys fel pe bai ei fywyd wedi troi wyneb i waered.
    En: After his parents separated, Rhys felt as if his life had turned upside down.

    Cy: Roedd o'n hiraethu am ei gartref, ond roedd ei fam a'i dad wedi penderfynu mai yma y byddai'n cael y cyfle gorau i ddechrau eto.
    En: He longed for his home, but his mother and father had decided that here he would get the best chance to start again.

    Cy: Mae Carys a Emrys, dau disgybl arall yn yr ysgol, yn gwneud eu gorau i wneud i Rhys deimlo'n gartrefol.
    En: Carys and Emrys, two other pupils at the school, did their best to make Rhys feel at home.

    Cy: "Dewch, Rhys, mae brechdanau cinio'n orau os wyt ti'n dod yn gynnar," meddai Carys yn ddigon llawen.
    En: "Dewch, Rhys, lunch sandwiches are best if you come early," said Carys cheerfully.

    Cy: Ond roedd Rhys yn fwy awyddus i fod allan, i deimlo awel natur ar ei wyneb nag i fynd i'r cantîn, sy'n golofn o sŵn ac arogleuon.
    En: But Rhys was keener to be outside, to feel nature's breeze on his face rather than going to the canteen, which was a column of noise and smells.

    Cy: Bob dydd, wrth i'r dail ddisgyn fel eira'n araf ar dir y mynyddoedd, teimlai Rhys y magl o straen y cartref.
    En: Every day, as the leaves fell slowly like snow on the mountain's terrain, Rhys felt the snare of stress from home.

    Cy: Roedd yr ysgol yn ei rythmau caeth.
    En: The school was in its strict rhythms.

    Cy: Roedd amser cinio, gwersi, a phob math o reolau yn tynnu ar ei amynedd.
    En: Lunchtime, lessons, and all kinds of rules tested his patience.

    Cy: Beth bynnag oedd ynddo ef, roedd fel pe bai angen dianc i'r awyr agored.
    En: Whatever was in him, he felt the need to escape to the outdoors.

    Cy: Un diwrnod, penderfynodd wneud hynny.
    En: One day, he decided to do just that.

    Cy: Wrth iddi fachlud, Rhys aeth ati i archwilio mynyddoedd creigiog Snowdonia ei hun, heb ddweud wrth neb.
    En: As the sun set, Rhys went to explore the rocky mountains of Snowdonia by himself, without telling anyone.

    Cy: Y dramorfaenau yn sibrwd straeon o'r gorffennol, tra bod coed derw yn siglo'n synhwyrol yn y gwynt hydrefol.
    En: The ancient stones whispered tales of the past, while oak trees swayed sensibly in the autumn wind.

    Cy: Roedd y gweundir yn gyfrinachol, yn glo chwyrlïo mewn tlysni tawel.
    En: The moorland was secretive, spinning quietly in serene splendor.

    Cy: Fe wnaeth hynotaeth Rhys fynd a chyffro.
    En: This adventure took Rhys with excitement.

    Cy: Ond yn sydyn, cododd awyrgylch annisgwyl.
    En: But suddenly, an unexpected atmosphere arose.

    Cy: Storm yn naid dros y bryn, gwynt yn rhuo.
    En: A storm leaped over the hill, wind roaring.

    Cy: Afrosgo roedd o'n ddarganfod ei hun wedi colli.
    En: Awkwardly, he found himself lost.

    Cy: Tystiodd i'r gwynt a'i ofnau yn gymysg ac yn troelli.
    En: He witnessed the wind and his fears swirling together.

    Cy: Ddim yn gwybod pa ffordd i droi, roedd poen distaw o ofn yn dechrau drifftio i'w feddwl.
    En: Not knowing which way to turn, a quiet pain of fear began to drift into his mind.

    Cy: "Dw i'n unig," meddai Rhys wrth ei hun, ond roedd yn gwybod ddim i ildio.
    En: "I'm alone," Rhys said to himself, but he knew not to give up.

    Cy: Dyna oedd ei benderfyniad, ei wefr dan ei ddwylo wrth iddo ddod o hyd i lwybr yn ôl ysgafn.
    En: That was his decision, his thrill under his hands as he found a light path back.

    Cy: Pan ddaeth cerdded yn anodd, canolbwyntiodd ar ei anadl ac ar gyffyrddau bach y gwybodaeth - llinellau coed a llwybrau bychain yn seicolegol drwy'r gwynt oer.
    En: When walking became difficult, he focused on his breath and the small touches of knowledge - lines of trees and tiny trails, psychologically through the cold wind.

    Cy: Roedd y golau yn dechrau pylu wrth iddo ddod o hyd i'r ffordd yn ôl i'r ysgol.
    En: The light began to fade as he found his way back to the school.

    Cy: Er iddo deimlo'n rhydd ond hefyd wedi dileu ac ar goll, roedd y profiad wedi gadael effaith.
    En: Although he felt free but also erased and lost, the experience had left an impact.

    Cy: Roedd wedi dod o hyd i rywbeth y tu mewn iddo'i hun.
    En: He had found something inside himself.

    Cy: Aiff Rhys i gysgu yn yr ysgol honno gyda heddwch anadl newydd.
    En: Rhys went to sleep in that school with a new breath of peace.

    Cy: Ei annibyniaeth oedd nid yn unig yr hyn a wnaeth o deimlo'n fyw, ond hefyd darganfyddiad mewnol o dawelwch gyda'r cyfuniad o unigrwydd annisgwyl.
    En: His independence was not only what made him feel alive but also an internal discovery of tranquility with the combination of unexpected solitude.

    Cy: Roedd o dal i deimlo hiraeth, ond dywedasai e wrth Carys ac Emrys, gyda'r wawr newydd, am ei daith ei hun a'i ddewrder - a phawb yn gwenu, fel pe baent yn gwybod taw dim ond dechrau oedd hwnnw.
    En: He still felt longing, but he told Carys and Emrys, with the new dawn, about his own journey and bravery - and everyone smiled, as if they knew this was only the beginning.

    Vocabulary Words:
    boarding: breswyl
    striking: trawiadol
    unfamiliar: anghyfarwydd
    separated: wahanu
    longed: hiraethu
    pupils: disgybl
    cheerfully: llawen
    keen: awyddus
    canteen: cantîn
    column: golofn
    breeze: awel
    mountain's terrain: tir y mynyddoedd
    snare: magl
    patience: amynedd
    ancient stones: dramorfaenau
    whispered: sibrwd
    oak trees: coed derw
    swayed: siglo
    moorland: gweundir
    secretive: cyfrinachol
    storm: storm
    leaped: naid
    awkwardly: afrosgo
    witnessed: tystiodd
    swirling: troelli
    solitude: unigrwydd
    serene: tawel
    faded: pylu
    independence: annibyniaeth
    tranquility: tawelwch
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Finding Vision in Taos Pueblo: A Journey from Sight to Insight

    17/09/2026 | 16 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Finding Vision in Taos Pueblo: A Journey from Sight to Insight
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-17-22-34-02-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Yn yr hydref ysblennydd yn Taos Pueblo, roedd Llewelyn yn treulio amser yng nghanol y strwythurau adobe hynafol.
    En: In the splendid autumn at Taos Pueblo, Llewelyn was spending time amidst the ancient adobe structures.

    Cy: Roedd y lle yn llawn bywyd, y dail yn ddisglair coch a melyn ar y mynyddoedd Sangre de Cristo o gwmpas.
    En: The place was full of life, with the leaves a bright red and yellow on the surrounding Sangre de Cristo mountains.

    Cy: Roedd pobol leol yn symud yn dawel, gan gyffesur gyda rhythm natur.
    En: The local people moved quietly, in harmony with the rhythm of nature.

    Cy: Daeth Llewelyn i New Mexico gyda bwriadau clir.
    En: Llewelyn came to New Mexico with clear intentions.

    Cy: Roedd problem anfodlon â'i olwg yn codi ofn arno, ac roedd teulu wedi eu plagu gan ddallineb dros y blynyddoedd.
    En: An unsatisfactory problem with his eyesight was frightening him, and his family had been plagued by blindness over the years.

    Cy: Roedd y meddyginiaeth fodern yn ymddangos yn aneffeithiol, ac roedd rhaid iddi ddod o hyd i ffordd newydd.
    En: Modern medicine seemed ineffective, and he needed to find a new way.

    Cy: Roedd Megan, ffrind newydd Llewelyn, yn byw yn Taos.
    En: Megan, Llewelyn's new friend, lived in Taos.

    Cy: Er ei helpu i ddeall y gymuned, roedd hi wedi ei chyflwyno i Huw, dyn doeth yn y pentref.
    En: To help him understand the community, she introduced him to Huw, a wise man in the village.

    Cy: Roedd Huw yn adnabyddus am ei wybodaeth am draddodiadau iachyddol y Pueblo, ac roedd Llewelyn yn gobeithio dysgu rhywbeth mwy.
    En: Huw was renowned for his knowledge of the Pueblo's healing traditions, and Llewelyn hoped to learn something more.

    Cy: "Mae'n ymwneud â gweld tu hwnt," meddai Huw, pan ddywedodd Llewelyn am ei broblemau.
    En: "It's about seeing beyond," said Huw, when Llewelyn told him about his problems.

    Cy: "Weithiau nid yw'r atebion mewn llyfr.
    En: "Sometimes the answers aren't in a book.

    Cy: Weithiau, mae'n rhaid i ti deimlo.
    En: Sometimes, you have to feel."

    Cy: "Gan wynebu'r ansicrwydd, dechreuodd Llewelyn gymryd rhan mewn seremonïau lleol.
    En: Facing the uncertainty, Llewelyn began to participate in local ceremonies.

    Cy: Dysgodd sut mae'n rhaid prysuro llai ac aros am eglurder.
    En: He learned how to rush less and wait for clarity.

    Cy: Roedd y blodau corn a'r dawnsiau heulog yn dod â chysur annisgwyl iddo.
    En: The cornflowers and sunny dances brought him unexpected comfort.

    Cy: Un noson, dan y sêr, cynhaliwyd seremoni arbennig.
    En: One night, under the stars, a special ceremony was held.

    Cy: Wedi ymgolli yn y profiad, teimlai Llewelyn fel pe bai'r niwl yn codi o'i feddwl.
    En: Immersed in the experience, Llewelyn felt as if the fog was lifting from his mind.

    Cy: Nad oedd amdano bellach oedd gwellhad llwyr, ond yn hytrach, dealltwriaeth a'r gallu i dderbyn.
    En: What he sought now was not total healing, but rather, understanding and the ability to accept.

    Cy: "Dyw amlygrwydd ni'n darparu golwg," meddai Huw, y bore wedyn.
    En: "Visibility doesn't grant vision," said Huw, the next morning.

    Cy: "Mae gwir weledigaeth yn dyfod o'r galon.
    En: "True sight comes from the heart."

    Cy: "Trwy ymuno â'r gymuned, roedd Llewelyn wedi dysgu nid yn unig i wynebu ei ofnau, ond hefyd i fwynhau'r eiliadau bychan o olau.
    En: By joining the community, Llewelyn learned not only to face his fears but also to enjoy the small moments of light.

    Cy: Er na chafodd lawnhad ar ei olwg, darganfu ffordd o fyw gyda'r sefyllfa.
    En: Although he didn't fully recover his sight, he discovered a way to live with the situation.

    Cy: Roedd wedi ennill cysylltiadau gwerthfawr a dysgu caru'r byd o'i gwmpas, hyd yn oed heb berffeithio'r gweld.
    En: He gained valuable connections and learned to love the world around him, even without perfect vision.

    Cy: Felly, roedd Llewelyn wedi cyrraedd heddwch.
    En: Thus, Llewelyn found peace.

    Cy: Roedd Taos Pueblo wedi dod yn gartref mewn ffordd, a'r bobl wedi dod yn ffrindiau.
    En: Taos Pueblo had become a home in a way, and the people had become friends.

    Cy: O hyd yr hydref, gyda lliwiau'n llawn nefoedd, roedd Llewelyn yn teimlo'n gwbl gartrefol.
    En: Throughout the autumn, with colors full of heaven, Llewelyn felt completely at home.

    Vocabulary Words:
    splendid: ysblennydd
    amidst: yng nghanol
    ancient: hynafol
    structures: strwythurau
    frightening: codi ofn
    plagued: plagu
    ineffective: aneffeithiol
    renowned: adnabyddus
    healing: iachyddol
    uncertainty: ansicrwydd
    clarity: eglurder
    comfort: cysur
    immersed: ymgolli
    visibility: amlygrwydd
    grant: darparu
    vision: weledigaeth
    fears: ofnau
    moments: eiliadau
    valuable: gwerthfawr
    connections: cysylltiadau
    perfect: perffeithio
    peace: heddwch
    home: gartref
    heaven: nefoedd
    community: cymuned
    intentions: bwriadau
    understanding: dealltwriaeth
    ceremony: seremoni
    discover: darganfu
    accept: derbyn
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Gethin's Poetic Blunder: A Cultural Voyage at Fategonia

    17/09/2026 | 16 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Gethin's Poetic Blunder: A Cultural Voyage at Fategonia
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-17-07-38-19-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: O dan yr awyr lasgell o Fategonia, roedd y gystadleuaeth eisteddfod ar ei hanterth.
    En: Under the blue sky of Fategonia, the eisteddfod competition was in full swing.

    Cy: Gathin, gyda dim ond llyfr barddoniaeth yn ei law, llithrodd trwy'r torfeydd lliwgar o bobl leol.
    En: Gethin, with just a book of poetry in his hand, slipped through the colorful crowds of locals.

    Cy: Ar lawnt agored, arlliwiedig o flodau gwyllt lliwgar, roedd llwyfan pren bychan wedi'i haddurno â symbolau traddodiadol Cymreig a Phatagonaidd, ac arno roedd pobl yn perfformio'n llafar.
    En: On an open lawn, tinted with colorful wildflowers, a small wooden stage adorned with traditional Welsh and Patagonian symbols stood, upon which people were performing orally.

    Cy: Eira, ffrind Gethin, eisteddai'n agos, wrth ei ochr fel bodlonrwydd ac ysbrydoliaeth.
    En: Eira, Gethin's friend, sat close by, beside him like contentment and inspiration.

    Cy: “Paid â phoeni, Gethin,” sibrydodd hi, gydag ychydig o sardonig ffeind cariadus.
    En: “Don’t worry, Gethin,” she whispered, with a bit of loving sardonicism.

    Cy: “Bydd yno llawer o bobl yn gwneud camgymeriadau heddiw.
    En: “There will be many people making mistakes today.

    Cy: Mae'n ymwneud â'r profiad.”
    En: It’s about the experience.”

    Cy: Wrth i Llew, cystadleuydd profiadol y gymuned leol, neidio ar y llwyfan â symlrwydd, roedd y cynulleidfa eisoes yn gwybod eu bod yng nghwmni dyhysbydd.
    En: As Llew, an experienced local community competitor, jumped onto the stage with simplicity, the audience already knew they were in the company of a versatile performer.

    Cy: Roedd ei eiriau fel mellt yn trawsni allan yn rhwydd.
    En: His words flashed like lightning effortlessly.

    Cy: Aeth Llew i ffwrdd gyda phopeth roedd y dychmygol eisteddfod yn cynnig.
    En: Llew took away everything the imagined eisteddfod had to offer.

    Cy: Pan ddaeth ei gyfle ef, cerddai Gethin at ganol y llwyfan, gyda chwyth o nerfusrwydd yn ei wasg.
    En: When his turn came, Gethin walked to the center of the stage, with a gust of nervousness in his stomach.

    Cy: Roedd yn benderfynol o wneud argraff, felly penderfynodd ychwanegu cyffyrddiadau lleol Santafes i'w gerdd.
    En: Determined to make an impression, he decided to add local Santafes touches to his poem.

    Cy: Ond wrth iddo ddechrau, fe wnaeth gamgymeriad syfrdanol.
    En: But as he began, he made a stunning mistake.

    Cy: Roedd wedi dysgu geiriau newydd er mwyn swnio'n ddwyieithog, ond mewn camgymeriad ffraeth, dewisodd air o Bategonia a oedd yn swnio'n debyg i un Cymraeg, ond golygai rywbeth cwbl wahanol.
    En: He had learned new words to sound bilingual, but in a witty error, he chose a word from Bategonia that sounded similar to a Welsh one but meant something entirely different.

    Cy: Y gynulleidfa oedd hefyd wedi darllen y gair â chwerthin yn disgyn, a byddai unrhyw un newydd fethu â chymharu eu cyfanswm.
    En: The audience, who had also read the word, fell into laughter, and anyone new would fail to compare their total.

    Cy: Roedd y llwyfan yn sŵn â chwerthin diffuant.
    En: The stage was filled with genuine laughter.

    Cy: Eriol, er mwyn ei gywiro, clenodd Gethin gydag ychydig o'r hyn a oedd yn edrych fel embaras, ond roedd yn amau'n falch.
    En: In an attempt to correct himself, Gethin grinned with what seemed like embarrassment, yet he suspected with pride.

    Cy: Pan adawodd y llwyfan, roedd y cymeradwyaeth yn gynnes, a Llew yn ymylu at Gethin, a dweud, "Daethoch chi a drws a chasglodd llawer, Gethin. Y bwriad sydd yn cyfrif."
    En: When he left the stage, the applause was warm, and Llew approached Gethin, saying, "You came and gathered a lot, Gethin. It's the intention that counts."

    Cy: Wrth i'r haul penblwyddi'n troi arbennig yr eisteddfod a chuddliwio gyda gwawi'r torfeydd, gwerthfawrogi'r rhan ef a chwaraeodd yr egni'n cynyddu.
    En: As the sun celebrated the unique eisteddfod and merged with the crowd's glow, appreciating the part he played, Gethin's energy increased.

    Cy: Am y tro cyntaf, sylweddolodd Gethin mai'r antur a'r dewrder i groesi ffiniau diwylliannol oedd y peth mwyaf.
    En: For the first time, Gethin realized that the adventure and the courage to cross cultural boundaries were the most important aspects.

    Cy: Fe’i dysgodd ei wobr nid yn y ddarnau parhaol, ond yn y mwynhader cysylltiedig a wnaeth ei rwydwaith yng nghanol Patogonia ac Ymerodraeth y Cymry.
    En: He learned his reward was not in the lasting pieces but in the connected enjoyment that built his network amid Patagonia and the Empire of the Cymry.

    Vocabulary Words:
    eisteddfod: gystadleuaeth eisteddfod
    competition: gystadleuaeth
    contentment: bodlonrwydd
    sardonicism: sardonig
    versatile: dyhysbydd
    mistake: camgymeriad
    bilingual: dwyieithog
    genuine: diffuant
    intention: bwriad
    courage: dewrder
    cultural: diwylliannol
    adventure: antur
    impression: argraff
    nervousness: nerfusrwydd
    stage: llwyfan
    audience: cynulleidfa
    applause: cymeradwyaeth
    symbols: symbolau
    locals: pobl leol
    poetry: barddoniaeth
    outfit: gwisg
    performance: perfformio
    experience: profiad
    stunning: syfrdanol
    embarrassment: emyras
    reward: gwobr
    energy: egni
    connected: cysylltiedig
    network: rhwydwaith
    boundaries: ffiniau
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Courage in Crisis: Rhys's Brave Rescue in Portmeirion

    16/09/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Courage in Crisis: Rhys's Brave Rescue in Portmeirion
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-16-22-34-02-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Ar doriad y dydd, cododd yr haul dros bentref hyfryd Portmeirion.
    En: At the break of day, the sun rose over the lovely village of Portmeirion.

    Cy: Roedd y tŷ teuluol mawr yn sefyll yn urddasol gyda'i ben glân uwchben ei amgylchiadau.
    En: The large family house stood dignified with its clean head above its circumstances.

    Cy: Roedd gwydr lliw'r ffenestri yn taflu cysgodion lliwgar ar lawr y neuadd.
    En: The stained glass of the windows cast colorful shadows on the floor of the hall.

    Cy: Roedd Rhys yn eistedd ar yr ystafell fyw, yn mwynhau'r golygfeydd blasus tu allan.
    En: Rhys was sitting in the living room, enjoying the delightful views outside.

    Cy: Roedd y dail coed yn gwympo'n araf, gan greu carped aur a choch ar lawr y gerddi.
    En: The leaves of the trees were falling slowly, creating a carpet of gold and red on the garden floor.

    Cy: Roedd popeth yn ymddangos yn ei le.
    En: Everything seemed in its place.

    Cy: Ond am funud, bu newid sydyn.
    En: But for a moment, there was a sudden change.

    Cy: Yn sydyn, rhedodd Aeron i mewn, ei lygaid yn llawn panic.
    En: Suddenly, Aeron ran in, his eyes full of panic.

    Cy: "Tad!
    En: "Dad!

    Cy: Carys!
    En: Carys!"

    Cy: " gwaeddodd galonfrydig.
    En: he shouted earnestly.

    Cy: "Mae hi'n cael adwaith alergaidd!
    En: "She's having an allergic reaction!"

    Cy: "Roedd Rhys yn teimlo'r fel estraddodiad byrlymu trwy ei gorff.
    En: Rhys felt an adrenaline rush through his body.

    Cy: Roedd ei ofnau yn cropian i'w feddwl, ond roedd rhaid iddo weithredu.
    En: His fears crept into his mind, but he had to act.

    Cy: Roedd y cofion o ddigwyddiad y gorffennol yn pwyso arno, ond roedd Carys angen help ar unwaith.
    En: The memories of past incidents weighed on him, but Carys needed help immediately.

    Cy: Heb golli eiliad, mae'n codi a rhedeg i'r gegin, lle oedd Carys yn eistedd, ei hwyneb yn goch ac yn chwyddedig.
    En: Without losing a moment, he got up and ran to the kitchen, where Carys was sitting, her face red and swollen.

    Cy: Tynnodd Rhys y pecyn cymorth cyntaf o'r cwpwrdd.
    En: Rhys pulled the first aid kit from the cupboard.

    Cy: Roedd yn cofio'r cyfarwyddiadau yn sydyn – roedd rhaid iddo fod yn dawel ac yn gyfarwydd.
    En: He suddenly remembered the instructions—he had to be calm and familiar.

    Cy: Edrychodd ar wyneb Carys a gwelodd y dagrau yn rhaeadru i lawr ei bochau.
    En: He looked at Carys's face and saw tears streaming down her cheeks.

    Cy: "Bydd popeth yn iawn," iddo sibrwd, yn fwy i dawelu ei hun nag hi.
    En: "Everything will be okay," he whispered, more to calm himself than her.

    Cy: Gwnaeth Rhys gymhwyso'r EpiPen, gan gymryd pwls cyflym gan ailadrodd yn ei feddwl sut i wneud hynny'n iawn.
    En: Rhys applied the EpiPen, taking quick breaths as he mentally repeated how to do it correctly.

    Cy: Teimlodd ei wendid yn gwasgu arno, ond gwyddai bod rhaid iddo ymddiried yn ei hun ac yn ei sgiliau.
    En: He felt his weakness pressing on him, but he knew he had to trust himself and his skills.

    Cy: Nid oedd am oedi rhag galw y gwasanaethau brys am gymorth ychwanegol.
    En: He did not hesitate to call emergency services for additional help.

    Cy: Gwnaeth y llywodraethwyr ar osgeiddyn y system alwadau rhad ac am ddim ei ddychryn yn y munud, ond erbyn hyn roedd yn gwybod ei fod wedi gwneud y penderfyniad iawn.
    En: The operators on the emergency call system startled him in the moment, but by now he knew he had made the right decision.

    Cy: "Rhowch cyngor cyn y bydd yn cyrraedd?
    En: "Can you give advice before they arrive?"

    Cy: " gofynnodd, ei lais yn gymysg rhwng nerfau a hyder newydd ddarganfod.
    En: he asked, his voice a mix of nerves and newfound confidence.

    Cy: Cyrhaeddodd tîm meddygol yn gyflym, ac aeth popeth ar frys.
    En: The medical team arrived quickly, and everything happened in a rush.

    Cy: Ers hynny roedd Carys yn dechrau anadlu'n well, a rhoddodd hynny heddwch i galon Rhys.
    En: Since then Carys was beginning to breathe better, which brought peace to Rhys's heart.

    Cy: Roedd wedi ei wneud!
    En: He had done it!

    Cy: Roedd wedi wynebu ei ofnau, wedi gweithredu'n ddewr, ac roedd ei deulu'n ddiogel.
    En: He had faced his fears, acted bravely, and his family was safe.

    Cy: Gyda'r dydd yn ail-fywiogi ei liwiau gwyrdd a melyn, roedd Rhys mewn distawrwydd tawel a bodlon.
    En: With the day reviving its green and yellow hues, Rhys was in a quiet and contented silence.

    Cy: Dysgodd bod gofyn am help ac wynebu ei ofnau yn arwain at ganlyniadau gwell.
    En: He learned that asking for help and facing his fears leads to better outcomes.

    Cy: Safodd yn gryfach, gyda goblygiadau newydd a pharch yn ei galon.
    En: He stood stronger, with new implications and respect in his heart.

    Cy: Ac felly, wrth iddi wawr orffen, roedd Rhys yn gwybod ei bod hi'n amser ymlacio, gan fwynhau diogelwch a chariad ei deulu yn y cartref hynod hwnnw yn Portmeirion.
    En: And so, as the dawn ended, Rhys knew it was time to relax, enjoying the safety and love of his family in that remarkable home in Portmeirion.

    Vocabulary Words:
    dignified: urddasol
    circumstances: amgylchiadau
    stained: lliw
    delightful: blasus
    carpet: carped
    earnedly: galonfrydig
    allergic: alergaidd
    reaction: adwaith
    adrenaline: fel estraddodiad
    incident: digwyddiad
    swollen: chwyddedig
    cupboard: cwpwrdd
    familiar: cyfarwydd
    streaming: rhaeadru
    EpiPen: EpiPen
    hesitate: oedi
    emergency: brys
    operators: llywodraethwyr
    startled: dychryn
    nerves: nerfau
    confidence: hyder
    bravely: ddewr
    outcomes: canlyniadau
    implications: goblygiadau
    contented: bodlon
    relax: ymlacio
    remarkable: hynod
    cast: tafli
    memories: cofion
    breaths: pwls
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Embracing Heritage: A Heartfelt Journey at Llyn y Fan Fach

    15/09/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Embracing Heritage: A Heartfelt Journey at Llyn y Fan Fach
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-15-22-34-01-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Ar fore clir o Hydref, roedd aer ffres y mynyddoedd yn llenwi'r awyr wrth i Carys, Eira, a Rhys gerdded at farchnad fferm hyd at Llyn y Fan Fach.
    En: On a clear autumn morning, the fresh mountain air filled the sky as Carys, Eira, and Rhys walked to the farmers' market up to Llyn y Fan Fach.

    Cy: Roedd y llyn yn disgleirio'n dawel yn y golau bore, a'r awyr las oedd y cefndir perffaith i'r marchnad sy'n llawn bywyd.
    En: The lake glittered quietly in the morning light, and the blue sky was the perfect backdrop for the bustling market.

    Cy: Roedd stondinau lliwgar llenwi'r llwybrau, pob un yn gorlifo ag offer, cynnyrch gardd, a chrefftau lleol.
    En: Colorful stalls filled the paths, each overflowing with tools, garden produce, and local crafts.

    Cy: Dyma ymweliad cyntaf Carys â’r farchnad hon.
    En: This was Carys's first visit to this market.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n chwilio am grefft Gymreig go iawn a fyddai'n cysylltu hi â'i gwreiddiau.
    En: She was searching for a genuine Welsh craft that would connect her to her roots.

    Cy: Roedd siarad yn gymysg o gwmpas hi, pobl yn cyfarch ei gilydd â "Shwmae!
    En: The chatter around her was a mix of people greeting each other with "Shwmae!"

    Cy: " a "Bore da!
    En: and "Bore da!"

    Cy: " Roedd Eira wrth ymyl hi, yn fwy meddyliol, yn tywys ei ffordd trwy'r torfeydd.
    En: Eira was beside her, more contemplative, guiding her way through the crowds.

    Cy: Roedd Rhys, yn berson hyddysg a brwdfrydig, wrth eu hochr, yn nodi rhai o'r traddodiadau lleol i'r ddwy ohonyn nhw.
    En: Rhys, a knowledgeable and enthusiastic person, was by their side, pointing out some of the local traditions to both of them.

    Cy: Roedd yn hawdd i Carys deimlo'n llethol.
    En: It was easy for Carys to feel overwhelmed.

    Cy: Stondinau pob man – pob un yn cynnig rhywbeth unigryw.
    En: Stalls were everywhere – each offering something unique.

    Cy: Roedd ganddi ddim ond ysbaid i benderfynu ar ei hoff ddewisiadau.
    En: She had only a moment to decide on her favorite choices.

    Cy: "Beth bynnag rwyt am brynu, wyt ti angen teimlo'r cysylltiad," dywedodd Rhys, yn pwysleisio pwysigrwydd dewisyn da.
    En: "Whatever you buy, you need to feel the connection," said Rhys, emphasizing the importance of a good choice.

    Cy: Wrth i'r bore esblygu, pennodyn oedd Carys yn teimlo cysylltiad arbennig gyda stondin Rhys.
    En: As the morning unfolded, Carys felt a special connection with Rhys's stall.

    Cy: Roedd ei waith yn rhagorol – pibau lliw llewyrch, tlysau wedi'u cerfio â llaw, a llwydni unigryw.
    En: His work was exceptional – vibrant colored pipes, hand-carved jewelry, and unique molds.

    Cy: Ond, roedd pris y darn oedd yn ei tynnu ati y tu hwnt i'w chyllideb.
    En: But, the price of the piece that drew her in was beyond her budget.

    Cy: Roedd gan groeso Rhys garedig, a’i wybodaeth am y traddodiadau a'r hên chwedlau Gymreig canmoliaethus.
    En: Rhys had a kind welcome, and his knowledge about Welsh traditions and old legends was commendable.

    Cy: Stododd Carys i feddwl, troi'n galed rhwng rhesymeg a chalon.
    En: Carys paused to think, torn between logic and heart.

    Cy: Ond roedd rhywbeth ynghylch y darn hwnnw – y llinellau swynol, y darnia teimladwy – oedd mor siaradus.
    En: But there was something about that piece – the enchanting lines, the tangible fragmentation – that was so expressive.

    Cy: Fe'i hatgoffodd o'i mam-gu, ac o'r storïau y byddai hi’n ei adrodd wrth ei hochr wrth lleolau cyfagos.
    En: It reminded her of her grandmother, and the stories she would tell her by her side near neighboring places.

    Cy: Fe ddaeth penderfyniad olaf Carys.
    En: Carys made her final decision.

    Cy: "Fe wnaf ei brynu," meddai'n benderfynol.
    En: "I will buy it," she said resolutely.

    Cy: Gofynnodd Rhys, “Wyt ti’n siŵr?
    En: Rhys asked, "Are you sure?"

    Cy: ” Roedd y stori tu ôl i bob peth redeg trwy ei gof.
    En: The story behind each item ran through her mind.

    Cy: “Ydw,” atebodd hi, “Mae wedi'i wneud â'r cariad arfer Gymreig, ac rwy'n ei werthfawrogi'n fwy na'r geiriau.
    En: "Yes," she replied, "It's made with traditional Welsh love, and I appreciate it more than words."

    Cy: ”Gydag hynny, roedd Carys yn teimlo newid mewnol.
    En: With that, Carys felt an internal shift.

    Cy: Ei dewis oedd wedi'i seilio ar deimlad a sylweddolodd y cysylltiad rhwng ei gwerth a'r crefftwaith a gymer ella i'w fryd.
    En: Her decision was based on feeling, and she realized the connection between its value and the craftsmanship that might take her fancy.

    Cy: Roedd y darn yn fwy nag effaith o rinwedd.
    En: The piece was more than an object of virtue.

    Cy: Roedd yn symbol o etifeddiaeth a chymuned, ac roedd Carys nawr yn fwy hyderus nag erioed yn ei galluoedd i adnabod a gwerthfawrogi crefft Gymreig go iawn.
    En: It was a symbol of heritage and community, and Carys was now more confident than ever in her ability to recognize and appreciate genuine Welsh craft.

    Cy: Tra i'r diwrnod faintio i mewn i'r prynhawn, roedd Carys, Eira, a Rhys yn agos at adref.
    En: As the day faded into the afternoon, Carys, Eira, and Rhys were close to home.

    Cy: Roedd y trefniadau hawdd a’r golygfeydd llonydd o’r marchnad wedi’u haros mewn cof Carys, ac roedd y darn arbennig yn edrych yn llachar yn golau’r haul olaf, adlewyrchu’r cysylltiad a wnaeth hi a’r gymuned o’i hamgylch.
    En: The easy arrangements and the tranquil scenes of the market remained in Carys's mind, and the special piece shone brightly in the last sunlight, reflecting the connection she made with the community around her.

    Cy: Roedd y cysylltiad rhwng Carys a Llyn y Fan Fach wedi'i osod.
    En: The bond between Carys and Llyn y Fan Fach had been established.

    Vocabulary Words:
    autumn: Hydref
    chatter: siarad
    contemplative: meddyliol
    enthusiastic: brwdfrydig
    overwhelmed: llethol
    glittered: disgleirio
    backdrop: cefndir
    overflowing: gorlifo
    commendable: canmoliaethus
    fragmentation: darnia
    tangible: teimladwy
    resolve: penderfynol
    heritage: etifeddiaeth
    vibrant: llewyrch
    expressive: siaradus
    symbol: symbol
    craftsmanship: crefftwaith
    tranquil: llonydd
    exceptional: rhagorol
    contemplation: meddwl
    enchanting: swynol
    internal: mewnol
    appreciate: werthfawrogi
    budget: cyllideb
    object: effaith
    integrity: rhinwedd
    virtue: rhinwedd
    genuine: go iawn
    convention: arfer
    confidence: hyder
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