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  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Rebuilding Friendship Amidst Rooftop Reflections

    12/06/2026 | 19 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Rebuilding Friendship Amidst Rooftop Reflections
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-12-07-38-19-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae'r haul yn gorwedd isel yn yr awyr, lliwiau oren a phorffor yn llenwi'r nenfwd ar fan uchaf Caerdydd.
    En: The sun lies low in the sky, orange and purple hues filling the canopy over Caerdydd.

    Cy: Ar ben y skyscraper, mae ardd y nen yn lle heddychlon, yn ogleddf awel y gwanwyn hwyr.
    En: At the top of the skyscraper, the rooftop garden is a peaceful place in the gentle breeze of the late spring.

    Cy: Mae blodau'r gwanwyn yn pefru o amgylch y llecyn o laswellt a seddau creigiog, gan roi golygfa anhygoel o'r ddinas islaw.
    En: The spring flowers shimmer around the patch of grass and rocky seats, offering an incredible view of the city below.

    Cy: Mae Eira, â'r galon llawn gobaith, yn edrych ar y golygfeydd o'r ardd.
    En: Eira, with a heart full of hope, looks at the views from the garden.

    Cy: Mae hi'n edrych ymlaen at gyfarfod â Gareth.
    En: She is looking forward to meeting with Gareth.

    Cy: Mae hi'n gwybod nad yw hi wedi gwneud pethau'n iawn o'r blaen, ond heddiw, mae hi'n awyddus i fynd dros y wal y mae Gareth wedi'i chodi rhwng eu cyfeillgarwch.
    En: She knows she hasn’t done things right before, but today, she is eager to go beyond the wall Gareth has built between their friendship.

    Cy: "Pam yma?" medd Gareth wrth iddo ddod draw, ei olygon yn wyliadwrus dros Eira.
    En: "Why here?" Gareth asks as he approaches, his eyes cautiously watching Eira.

    Cy: Roedd y lleoliad yn anarferol, ond, er gwaethaf ei ofnau, roedd rhyw nerfusrwydd yn ei wyneb wrth iddo ymuno â hi.
    En: The location was unusual, but despite his fears, there was a hint of nervousness on his face as he joined her.

    Cy: "Efallai y gall y golygfeydd fan hyn ein helpu i weld pethau mewn persbectif newydd," atebodd Eira yn dawel, gan ofyn drwy ei llais ei fod yn barod ar gyfer sgwrs onest.
    En: "Maybe the views here can help us see things from a new perspective," Eira replied quietly, her voice asking that he was ready for an honest conversation.

    Cy: Yn y cyfamser, mae Rhys yn cyrraedd.
    En: Meanwhile, Rhys arrives.

    Cy: Nid yw'n talerwr o'r stori hir sydd wedi arwain at y tensiwn, ond mae eisiau'r gorau i'r ddau ohonynt.
    En: He is not a keeper of the long story that has led to the tension, but he wants the best for the two of them.

    Cy: Mae'n sefyll o'r naill ochr, yn gobeithio y bydd ei bresenoldeb yn help i chwarae'r drefniant cymodi.
    En: He stands aside, hoping his presence will help play the part of a mediator.

    Cy: Gareth yn edrych ar y ddau, gafael o hyd yn y'r amheuaeth a'r dicter sydd wedi dechrau codi pridd wrth antyrru.
    En: Gareth looks at the two, still holding on to the doubt and anger that has started to churn within.

    Cy: "Rwy'n dal i beidio â deall pam na allum o weld hyn yn dod," meddai, mae ei lais yn canu ag ansicrwydd.
    En: "I still don’t understand why I couldn’t see this coming," he says, his voice touched with uncertainty.

    Cy: Dim ond oedi yw ateb Eira, mae ei llygaid yn llawn tristwch ac edifeirwch.
    En: Eira pauses, her eyes filled with sadness and remorse.

    Cy: "Gareth, roeddwn i'n anghywir. Dwi'n deall hynny nawr. Ni allwn i weld pa mor llawer o boen yr o'n i wedi'i achosi," meddai'n eofn, gobaith y bydd y gair yn cyrraedd y nerfau cuddiedig.
    En: "Gareth, I was wrong. I understand that now. I couldn’t see how much pain I had caused," she says bravely, hoping that her words will reach the hidden nerves.

    Cy: Gan edrych dros y dref, y goleuadau'n twinkle fel seren yn y pellter, mae Gareth yn oeri.
    En: Looking over the city, the lights twinkling like stars in the distance, Gareth begins to thaw.

    Cy: "Mae'n anodd anghofio hynny," dyma oedd y canlyniad a oedd wedi ei roi o'i pumed gwaith.
    En: "It’s hard to forget that," he admits, this being the outcome he had reached for the fifth time.

    Cy: Ond rhwng addasiad Rhys ac ymddygiad didwyll Eira, y cyllell o'r boen a sudda trwy'r cog y mae'n cyflenwi.
    En: But between Rhys’s intervention and Eira's sincere demeanor, the knife of pain pierces through the fog he supplies.

    Cy: "Do, roedd yn anodd," cytunodd Eira.
    En: "Yes, it was hard," Eira agreed.

    Cy: "Ond ry'n ni angen symud ymlaen. Byddwn i wirioneddol eisiau adfer beth rydyn ni wedi'i golli."
    En: "But we need to move on. I really want to restore what we’ve lost."

    Cy: Wrth iddynt sefyll mewn distawrwydd, mae tirwedd Caerdydd yn gadael lle i lais arall - y cysur o galon yn dychwelyd i le heddychlon y ddau.
    En: As they stand in silence, the landscape of Caerdydd gives way to another voice—the comfort of a heart returning to a peaceful place for the two.

    Cy: Yn araf, daw beictuneidd bydd Gareth efallai yn barod ar gyfer y cam nesaf gyda'i ffrind.
    En: Slowly, it seems Gareth might be ready for the next step with his friend.

    Cy: "Mod i'n rhoi ati gynnig safbwynt," meddai'n hamddenol, yr amser wedi cywrain ei amheuon â didwylledd Eira.
    En: "I’m willing to give it a chance from this perspective," he says calmly, time having refined his doubts with Eira's sincerity.

    Cy: Wrth agor ei glust, mae golin deml Gareth yn dadwneud y tofu tu ol i'i galon, meddaiynt, gan gyflymu rhyddhad dirwedd newydd y cydgyfarfyddiad cyffro.
    En: As he opens his heart, the protective shell behind his temple unwinds, realizing the relief of a new landscape created by their reunion.

    Cy: "Diolch," meddai Eira, y gair yn llawn cysur.
    En: "Thank you," Eira says, the word brimming with comfort.

    Cy: Wrth iddynt droi o amgylch yr ardd, gyda Rhys yn gwenu yn ei le, rydynt yn gwybod bod cyfeillgarwch newydd wedi ail-lenwi'r lle o dan y bod.
    En: As they turn around the garden, with Rhys smiling from his place, they know a renewed friendship has filled the space between them.

    Cy: Amserlen newydd yw hwn.
    En: This is a new itinerary.

    Cy: Y diwedda, lle mae'r haenau gwelad, wedi cynnwys cyfnewid benthyg, mae diystygn yn adeiladu yn lle'r drich.
    En: The past, where the burden lay, has made way for mutual understanding, with disdain replaced by trust.

    Cy: Mae'r ffrindiau wedi dysgu, ac mae datblygiadau newydd yn disgwyl yn y pellter.
    En: The friends have learned, and new developments await in the distance.

    Vocabulary Words:
    hues: lliwiau
    canopy: nenfwd
    gleam: pefru
    unbeknownst: anarferol
    viewpoints: persbectif
    facade: wyneb
    intervention: addasiad
    demeanor: ymddygiad
    mediator: drefniant cymodi
    remorse: edifeirwch
    thaw: oeri
    forgiveness: maddeuant
    resolve: cywair
    communication: cyfathrebu
    tension: tensiwn
    perspective: safbwynt
    burden: baich
    renewed: ail-wneud
    understanding: dealltwriaeth
    landscape: tirwedd
    reunion: ailgyfarwydd
    embrace: cog
    restored: adfer
    resolve: cywiro
    relief: rhyddhad
    disdain: diystygn
    effort: ymdrech
    confession: cyffesion
    anticipation: disgwyl
    pectoral: clust
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Carys and the Colors of Eryri: A Journey to Self-Discovery

    11/06/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Carys and the Colors of Eryri: A Journey to Self-Discovery
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-11-22-34-01-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae rhywbeth arbennig am y gwanwyn diweddar yng Nghymru.
    En: There is something special about the late spring in Cymru.

    Cy: Mae popeth yn dod yn fyw eto.
    En: Everything comes alive again.

    Cy: Fe ddechreuodd y stori pan oeddwn i yn eistedd yn fy nosbarth yn edrych allan o'r ffenestr.
    En: The story began when I was sitting in my classroom, looking out of the window.

    Cy: Roedd y diwrnod mawr yn agos, y trip ysgol i Barc Cenedlaethol Eryri.
    En: The big day was near, the school trip to Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri.

    Cy: Roedd y disgyblion yn ymgyfnewid yn gyffrous wrth siarad am y daith, ac roeddwn i, Carys, yn Methiant Ysgol Uwchradd Trefforest, yn ddiamynedd i ddechrau fy nghynllun gyda fy ffotograffau.
    En: The students were exchanging excitedly while talking about the trip, and I, Carys, at Methiant Ysgol Uwchradd Trefforest, was impatient to start my project with my photographs.

    Cy: Fy ffrind gorau, Rhys, oedd eisoes yn breuddwydio am y trip, yn siarad am adar prin a siâp y mynyddoedd.
    En: My best friend, Rhys, was already dreaming about the trip, talking about rare birds and the shape of the mountains.

    Cy: Roedd bob amser yn hwyliog i mi, yn helpu i symud fy mhopeth ymlaen.
    En: He was always a joy to me, helping to move everything forward.

    Cy: Roedd y camera yn fy mag, y cyfle i ennill y gystadleuaeth ysgoloriaeth o fewn fy nghyrraedd.
    En: The camera was in my bag, the opportunity to win the scholarship competition within my reach.

    Cy: Gyda'r bws ysgol llawn, fe aethom ar ein ffordd.
    En: With the school bus full, we went on our way.

    Cy: Roedd Gethin, boblog iawn ond yn aml yn chwilio'n dawel am ddilysiad, yn gwneud siŵr i bawb wybod bod ganddo gynllun arbennig.
    En: Gethin, very popular but often quietly seeking validation, made sure everyone knew he had a special plan.

    Cy: Roedd yn benderfynol o ddangos ei sgiliau trwy fynd ar lwybr gwahanol.
    En: He was determined to show his skills by taking a different path.

    Cy: "Dewch gyda fi!
    En: "Come with me!"

    Cy: " meddai, yn gyflym a thywys ni i lawr llwybr llai troddedig.
    En: he said, quickly leading us down a less-trodden path.

    Cy: Roedd yn amlwg nad oedd Gethin mor brofiadol ag yr oedd yn meddwl.
    En: It was clear that Gethin wasn't as experienced as he thought.

    Cy: Fe aethon ni'n bellach i ffwrdd o'r llwybr.
    En: We went further away from the trail.

    Cy: Roedd y pryder yn dechrau esgyn yn fy mhen.
    En: The anxiety began to rise in my head.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n gynnar yn y dyddiadur ond roedd yr heliwr amser yn ôl y cychwyn.
    En: It was early in the planner, but the time hunter was behind the starting line.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n amser gwneud penderfyniad.
    En: It was time to make a decision.

    Cy: Os gadawais i fynd ar ôl Gethin, allwn ni golli'r haul, a fyddai'r holl deithio yn ofer.
    En: If I left to follow Gethin, we could lose the sun, and all the traveling would be in vain.

    Cy: "Rydyn ni'n mynd yn y cyfeiriad anghywir," dywedais yn dawel ond yn gryf.
    En: "We're going in the wrong direction," I said quietly but firmly.

    Cy: Roedd Rhys wrth fy ochr yn ymddiried ynof.
    En: Rhys trusted me by my side.

    Cy: Roeddwn i'n gwybod rhaid i mi sefyll ar fy nhraed fy hun.
    En: I knew I had to stand on my own feet.

    Cy: Dyma ni'n dychwelyd ar lwybr arall ar gais Rhys a minnau, hyd nes rydym yn dod i ganol dyffryn.
    En: We returned on another path at the request of Rhys and me, until we came to the middle of a valley.

    Cy: Ar y fan honno, cafodd y golygfa fy ngafael.
    En: At that spot, the view captured me.

    Cy: Roedd yr haul ganolig yn llithro o dan y gorwel, yn paentio'r wlad gyda lliwiau aur a chopr.
    En: The mid-day sun was slipping under the horizon, painting the country with colors of gold and copper.

    Cy: Fe gymerais fy ffôn a dechrau tynnu'r lluniau, bob un fel pe bai'n aur.
    En: I took my phone and started taking pictures, each one as if it were gold.

    Cy: Roeddwn i'n teimlo cryfder o fewn fi, o fy ngweledigaeth fy hun.
    En: I felt a strength within me, from my own vision.

    Cy: Ni faddeuodd Gethin dim ond chwerthin ei fenthyciad am ein tywyllwch dros dro.
    En: Gethin did not apologize, just laughed off our temporary darkness.

    Cy: Pan oedd y nos yn cau, roedd gwendidau wedi'u golchi i ffwrdd, meddyliau'n gliriach o gywilydd.
    En: As the night closed in, weaknesses were washed away, thoughts clearer of shame.

    Cy: Rhoddodd Gethin glod am fy arweinyddiaeth, yn gwerthfawrogi'r ffordd roeddwn i wedi dal y golygfeydd.
    En: Gethin praised my leadership, appreciating the way I had captured the views.

    Cy: Roedd y profiad yn agor drws o gyd-ddealltwriaeth, yn glir bod y gallu i weithio gyda'n gilydd nid yn unig yn sefyll ar ei gelain.
    En: The experience opened a door of mutual understanding, clearly showing that the ability to work together stands on its own merits.

    Cy: Fe wnes i ddysgu rhywbeth pwysig y diwrnod hwnnw.
    En: I learned something important that day.

    Cy: Roedd yn bositif neu beidio, fy llais oedd y cryfaf o fewn fy nghalon.
    En: Whether positive or not, my voice was the strongest within my heart.

    Cy: Roedd y lluniau hynny ddim yn rhoi unrhyw wobr, unrhyw ysgoloriaeth, ond doedd ddim angen mwy arna’i - fi fy hun oedd yr unig un roedd angen i mi blesio.
    En: Those photographs didn't win any prize, any scholarship, but I didn't need more - I only needed to please myself.

    Cy: Roeddwn i, Carys, wedi dysgu bod fy llais yn bwysig.
    En: I, Carys, had learned that my voice is important.

    Cy: Roedd Eryri wedi rhoi'r gwir gartref i mi, ble mae'r haul yn rhoi'r gorau ar ddiwedd y diwrnod.
    En: Eryri had given me a true home, where the sun bids farewell at the end of the day.

    Vocabulary Words:
    special: arbennig
    late: diweddar
    began: ddechreuodd
    classroom: dosbarth
    impatient: diamynedd
    excitedly: cyffrous
    scholarship: ysgoloriaeth
    validation: dilysiad
    determined: benderfynol
    path: llwybr
    anxiety: pryder
    decision: penderfyniad
    vain: ofer
    direction: cyfeiriad
    firmly: gryf
    horizon: gorwel
    captured: gafael
    apologize: maddeuodd
    laugh: chwerthin
    night: nos
    shame: cywilydd
    praised: glod
    leadership: arweinyddiaeth
    understanding: cyd-ddealltwriaeth
    merits: gelain
    whether: boed
    voice: llais
    vision: gweledigaeth
    true: gwir
    farewell: rhoi'r gorau
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    From Shadows to Spotlight: Aeron's Artistic Awakening

    11/06/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Shadows to Spotlight: Aeron's Artistic Awakening
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-11-07-38-20-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae'n fore deimladwy yn ysgol uwchradd Caerdydd.
    En: It's an emotional morning at a high school in Caerdydd.

    Cy: Mae plant yn rhuthro o gwmpas y coridorau, yr haul yn taflu cysgodion disglair drwy'r ffenestri mawr.
    En: Kids are rushing around the corridors, the sun casting bright shadows through the large windows.

    Cy: Mae testun yr arddangosfa ysgol yn swnio drwy'r adeilad, cyffro a phrysurdeb yn llenwi'r awyr.
    En: The school exhibition's theme echoes throughout the building, filling the air with excitement and bustle.

    Cy: Yn y prif neuadd, roedd Aeron yn sefyll gyda'i ffrind gorau, Rhys.
    En: In the main hall, Aeron stood with his best friend, Rhys.

    Cy: Roedd Aeron yn dal ei weithiau celf, lluniau a phaentiadau wedi eu tynnu o'i fryd, yn dynn yn ei ddwylo.
    En: Aeron was holding his art pieces, pictures and paintings drawn from his imagination, tightly in his hands.

    Cy: Roedd y darluniau'n llawn â lliwiau cyfoethog, yn adlewyrchu ei dalent unigryw.
    En: The images were full of rich colors, reflecting his unique talent.

    Cy: "Paid bod mor swil, Aeron," meddai Rhys, yn rhoi clap ysgafn ar ei ysgwydd.
    En: "Don't be so shy, Aeron," said Rhys, giving his shoulder a light pat.

    Cy: "Mae'n amser i bawb weld dy gampwaith.
    En: "It's time for everyone to see your masterpiece."

    Cy: "Ond roedd Aeron yn teimlo llond ei groen â nerfau.
    En: But Aeron felt full of nerves.

    Cy: Roedd yn ofni beirniadaeth, a bod pobl yn gweld dim ond diffygion.
    En: He feared criticism, and that people would see only flaws.

    Cy: Serch hynny, roedd Rhys yn ei annog ymhob cam, gan berswadio Aeron i arddangos ei waith yn y brif neuadd—lle gorau i bawb ei weld.
    En: Nevertheless, Rhys encouraged him every step of the way, persuading Aeron to display his work in the main hall—the best place for everyone to see it.

    Cy: Wrth iddynt glirio lle ar y bwrdd, daeth Carys i'r golwg.
    En: As they cleared space on the table, Carys appeared.

    Cy: Roedd Carys yn adnabyddus am ei sgiliau trefnu ac roedd yn arwain ystod o weithgareddau.
    En: Carys was known for her organizational skills and was leading a range of activities.

    Cy: Pan wnaeth Aeron fynd allan i ymgysylltu â hi ynghylch lle i arddangos ei waith, roedd ei galon yn curo fel drymiau.
    En: When Aeron approached her about where to display his work, his heart was pounding like drums.

    Cy: "Hei Aeron," meddai Carys gyda gwên gynnes.
    En: "Hey Aeron," said Carys with a warm smile.

    Cy: "Diolch am ddod â'th gelf i'r arddangosfa.
    En: "Thanks for bringing your art to the exhibition.

    Cy: Gad i ni weld.
    En: Let's see it."

    Cy: "Teimlai Aeron ei ddwylo'n chwysu, ond cafodd gwthiad tawel mewn hyder.
    En: Aeron felt his hands sweating but got a quiet boost of confidence.

    Cy: Rodd i Carys gymryd ei lluniau, ac edrych ohonynt'n ofalus.
    En: He let Carys take his pictures, and she looked at them carefully.

    Cy: Roedd tlysni ei gwaith yn taro'i drwy, a'i llygaid yn tywyllu mewn edmygedd gwirioneddol.
    En: The beauty of his work struck her, and her eyes darkened in genuine admiration.

    Cy: "Mae hwn yn rhyfeddol, Aeron," chwedlodd Carys, ei llais yn llawn ag efro.
    En: "This is amazing, Aeron," exclaimed Carys, her voice full of enthusiasm.

    Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i ni eu rhoi yma ar y blaen.
    En: "We must put them here at the front.

    Cy: Mae'r lliwiau'n ddigon i roi gwên ar wyneb unrhyw un.
    En: The colors are enough to put a smile on anyone's face."

    Cy: "Roedd y sylwadau hynny'n rhoi sbarc yn ei galon.
    En: Those comments sparked his heart.

    Cy: Dechreuodd sgwrs ddigynnwrf ymddangos rhwng y ddau, disgwyl twyllog ar wyneb Aeron wrth i'r tyndra paso.
    En: A calm conversation began to emerge between the two, with an unexpected smile on Aeron's face as the tension passed.

    Cy: Gwelodd Rhys, yn sefyll yn y cefndir, gwefr o lawenydd dros dosturi ei ffrind.
    En: Rhys, standing in the background, felt a thrill of joy at his friend's newfound confidence.

    Cy: Yn ystod y diwrnod, bu'r arddangosfa'n llwyddiant.
    En: Throughout the day, the exhibition was a success.

    Cy: Ffrwd o fyfyrwyr a staff yn heidio wrth waith Aeron, maent yn siarad dan argraff am ei sgiliau.
    En: A stream of students and staff thronged Aeron's work, talking impressedly about his skills.

    Cy: Ar ddiwedd y dydd, roedd Aeron yn teimlo'n falch.
    En: At the end of the day, Aeron felt proud.

    Cy: Roedd wedi gwneud cam enfawr, nid yn unig gyda'i gelf ond hefyd o ran gwneud cysylltiad newydd â Carys.
    En: He had taken a significant step, not only with his art but also in making a new connection with Carys.

    Cy: Nawr, roedd Aeron yn gwybod bod ei waith yn werth ei gyhoeddio.
    En: Now, Aeron knew that his work was worth sharing.

    Cy: Teimlodd fod y gefnogaeth gan Rhys ac edmygedd Carys wedi rhoi iddo hyder newydd sbon.
    En: He felt that the support from Rhys and Carys's admiration had given him new-found confidence.

    Cy: Roedd wedi darganfod gwerth cyfeillgarwch dyfnach a'r boddhad o gyflawni mwy nag a oedd wedi breuddwydio.
    En: He had discovered the value of deep friendship and the satisfaction of achieving more than he had dreamed.

    Cy: Roedd Carys a Rhys yn falch o'r newid mewn Aeron, a'i galon, unwaith yn swil, yn awr yn dadlau gyda balchder.
    En: Carys and Rhys were proud of the change in Aeron, and his heart, once shy, was now brimming with pride.

    Vocabulary Words:
    coridors: coridorau
    exhibition: arddangosfa
    imagination: bryd
    masterpiece: campwaith
    criticism: beirniadaeth
    persuading: perswadio
    organization: trefnu
    admiration: edmygedd
    confidence: hyder
    thronged: heidio
    echoes: swnio
    approach: ymgysylltu
    sweating: chwysu
    sparked: sbarc
    conversation: sgwrs
    emerge: ymddangos
    pride: balchder
    brimming: dadaluxwm wrth ymdroi
    pounding: curos fel drymiau
    exclaimed: chwedlodd
    admire: edmygu
    significant: enfawr
    talent: dalent
    unique: unigryw
    theme: testun
    bestow: rhoi
    unexpected: annisgwyl
    freedom: rhyddid
    boost: gwthiad
    throughout: gyda'r llif
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Unearthing Secrets: The Mystery Beneath the Valley

    10/06/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unearthing Secrets: The Mystery Beneath the Valley
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-10-22-34-01-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Yng nghanol y gwanwyn, o dan planhigion gwyrddlas a blodau newydd ar wynt y mynyddoedd, stori dywyll oedd yn datblygu dan y ddaear.
    En: In the middle of spring, under greenish plants and new flowers on the mountain winds, a dark story was unfolding underground.

    Cy: Yn y cymoedd agos at y pwll glo segur, roedd dirgelwch yn symud gyda chyfres o ysgytiadau anghyffredin.
    En: In the valleys near the idle coal pit, a mystery was moving with a series of unusual tremors.

    Cy: Roedd Gethin, brwd hanesydd lleol, yn teimlo'r adrannau hanes heb eu darganfod yn galw ato.
    En: Gethin, an enthusiastic local historian, felt the undiscovered chapters of history calling to him.

    Cy: "Beth yw'r dirgelwch yma?
    En: "What is this mystery?"

    Cy: " meddai Gethin.
    En: said Gethin.

    Cy: "Mae angen i ni wybod.
    En: "We need to know."

    Cy: " Roedd ganddo ddamcaniaeth y gallai arteffactau cudd bodoli yn y dulliai islaw, ac efallai mai rhywbeth oedd yn achosi'r ysgytiadau.
    En: He had a theory that hidden artifacts might exist in the tunnels below, and perhaps something was causing the tremors.

    Cy: Gyda Rhian, daearegwr profiadol, a Tegan, newyddiadurwraig ddiddraig, fe ddechreuon nhw ymchwilio.
    En: With Rhian, an experienced geologist, and Tegan, a curious journalist, they began investigating.

    Cy: Rhian, â'i gwybodaeth fanwl o ddaeareg, oedd yn poeni am y posibilrwydd o dirlithriad peryglus.
    En: Rhian, with her detailed knowledge of geology, was worried about the possibility of a dangerous landslide.

    Cy: Ond roedd Tegan, yn anesmwyth am wirionedd dirgel a fyddai’n hwb mawr i'w gyrfa.
    En: But Tegan, anxious for a mysterious truth that would be a major boost to her career.

    Cy: Roedd gan bob un agenda eu hunain.
    En: Each had their own agenda.

    Cy: Panethodd yr haul trwy'r cwm, a Gethin oedd yn gyntaf i sylweddoli'r glud ar y muriau garw o wyneb carreg y pwll.
    En: The sun glinted through the valley, and Gethin was the first to notice the gleam on the rough walls of the pit's stone face.

    Cy: Roedd hynny'n dangos iddo fod tir tueddiadol o symud.
    En: It showed him that the ground was prone to movement.

    Cy: "Beth os ydi'r cysgodion hyn yn cuddio cyfrinach?
    En: "What if these shadows hide a secret?"

    Cy: " Golygon cyflym a ddangosodd dadansoddiad Rhian ei bod hi'n bosibl oedd hynny.
    En: A quick analysis by Rhian showed it was possible.

    Cy: Ar yr un pryd, roedd Tegan yn ystyried ei chweithiau.
    En: At the same time, Tegan was considering her options.

    Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw wibio lawr i gynteddau tywyll y pwll, gyda'i gynheiliadau pren a'r golau torllwys bob cam, cawsant eu syfrdanu gan ysgytwad sydyn.
    En: As they hurried down into the dark corridors of the pit, with its wooden supports and dim light every step of the way, they were startled by a sudden jolt.

    Cy: Roedd hynny'n ddigon i wneud i'w calonau ddal eu gwynt.
    En: It was enough to take their breath away.

    Cy: Ond yr oedd yn blys hefyd, o beidio rhoi'r gorau.
    En: But there was also a desire not to give up.

    Cy: Ar y foment gywir, ymddangosodd agoriad i siambr gudd.
    En: At the right moment, an opening to a hidden chamber appeared.

    Cy: "Dyma hi!
    En: "There it is!"

    Cy: " gwaeddodd Gethin, wrth sylwi ar arteffactau o arwyddocâd hanesyddol.
    En: shouted Gethin, upon noticing artifacts of historical significance.

    Cy: Dechreuon nhw sesiwn na darllen dim byd yn y llyfrau hanes.
    En: They began a session neither of them had read about in history books.

    Cy: Ond, yn sydyn, cafwyd tremor arall.
    En: Suddenly, there was another tremor.

    Cy: Roedd Rhian yn beirniadu eu hanghymryd o beidio sylwi ar beryglon.
    En: Rhian criticized their neglect in not noticing the dangers.

    Cy: "Rhaid i ni fynd," ymyrryd Rhian mewn brysiad.
    En: "We must go," intervened Rhian hastily.

    Cy: Ond roedd Gethin yn mawr obeithio cofnodi popeth, gyda'r cymorth Tegan.
    En: But Gethin was determined to record everything, with Tegan's help.

    Cy: Fe lwyddon nhw i ddal yr arteffactau mewn lluniau, cyn i'r siambr ddechrau dymchwel.
    En: They managed to capture the artifacts in photographs before the chamber began to collapse.

    Cy: Heb oedi, dyma nhw'n tynnu'n ôl, ddiogel o beryglon pellach.
    En: Without hesitation, they retreated, safe from further dangers.

    Cy: "Dyma'r storïau gwirioneddol," meddai Tegan.
    En: "These are the real stories," said Tegan.

    Cy: Roedd gwir ysbrydion hanes yn aros yn yr arteffactau.
    En: The true spirits of history lingered in the artifacts.

    Cy: Pan roedd yr heulwen yn disgleirio dros y pwll glo, newidiodd y tri.
    En: As the sunshine gleamed over the coal pit, the three of them changed.

    Cy: Gethin, yn agoriadol ar gyfer cydweithredu.
    En: Gethin, open to collaboration.

    Cy: Rhian, yn gweld effaith hanes ar ein hunain.
    En: Rhian, seeing the impact of history on ourselves.

    Cy: A Tegan, a ddarganfu bod stori'n fwy na sŵn, yn wirionedd i gyflwyno.
    En: And Tegan, discovering that a story is more than noise, it is a truth to present.

    Cy: Roeddent, trwy'r ymdrech drawiadol a'r pystogau cyffrous, wedi darganfod rhywbeth arbennig iawn.
    En: Through their impressive effort and thrilling efforts, they had discovered something very special.

    Cy: Roedd y gyfrinach dan y ddaear wedi dod i'r golau.
    En: The underground secret had come to light.

    Vocabulary Words:
    unfolding: yn datblygu
    idle: segur
    tremors: ysgytiadau
    enthusiastic: brwd
    historian: hanesydd
    artifacts: arteffactau
    corridors: cynteddau
    supports: cynheiliadau
    glint: panethodd
    prone: tueddiadol
    ginge: glud
    quick analysis: golygon cyflym
    possibility: bosibilrwydd
    landslide: tirlithriad
    unusual: anghyffredin
    session: sesiwn
    negligence: anghymryd
    retreated: tynnu'n ôl
    collapse: dymchwel
    gleamed: disgleirio
    truth: gwirionedd
    chamber: siambr
    haunting: aros
    wooden: pren
    critically: beirniadu
    intervene: ymyrryd
    agendas: agenda
    intent: blydi
    discovered: darganfu
    impressive: drawiadol
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Tunnels of Discovery: A Slate Mine Adventure Gone Awry

    10/06/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Tunnels of Discovery: A Slate Mine Adventure Gone Awry
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Dan ni'n dechrau ein antur yng nghalon gŵyrdd Eryri, mewn lle dirgel a deniadol – mwynglawdd llechi a adawyd yn segur ers blynyddoedd.
    En: We begin our adventure in the green heart of Eryri, in a mysterious and enticing place – a slate mine that has been abandoned for years.

    Cy: Mae'r awel wan haf yn cydgroesi gyda'r tywydd cynnes sy'n gohirao tu allan, ond o dan ddwfn y ddaear, mae golygfa o fyd sy'n llonydd a chill.
    En: The light summer breeze mingles with the warm weather lingering outside, but deep underground, there is a scene of a world that is still and chill.

    Cy: Rhys, myfyriwr daeareg ifanc, yn ei frwdfrydedd heb ei gyfateb, wedi darganfod hen fap o'r mwynglawdd ac mae'n awchu i fynd yn ddyfnach i chwilio am gregyn mwynol unigrwy ar gyfer ei draethawd hir.
    En: Rhys, a young geology student overflowing with unmatched enthusiasm, has discovered an old map of the mine and is eager to delve deeper to search for unique mineral specimens for his dissertation.

    Cy: Carys, ei ffrind doeth ac ar brydiau ofalus, cario kit cymorth cyntaf bob amser.
    En: Carys, his wise and sometimes cautious friend, always carries a first aid kit.

    Cy: Yma hefyd mae Dylan, canllaw profiadol sy'n nabod y mwynglawdd fel cefn ei law.
    En: Joining them is Dylan, an experienced guide who knows the mine like the back of his hand.

    Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw gamu i'r mynediad tywyll, mae Rhys yn hela belltoach trwy gymaint o lwybrau llithrig.
    En: As they step into the dark entrance, Rhys ventures further through many slippery paths.

    Cy: Mae'r gwynt yn rhyfedd o dro y cornelau a'r sŵn sibrwdol o dŵr yn diferu'n ddiorseddu llawr y mwynglawdd.
    En: The wind takes a strange turn around the corners, and the whispering sound of water dripping unsettles the mine floor.

    Cy: Yn sydyn, mae Rhys yn teimlo poen miniog ar ei fraich – gwenynen yn hedfan heibio wedi ei frathu yn ddirybudd.
    En: Suddenly, Rhys feels a sharp pain on his arm – a bee flies by and stings him unexpectedly.

    Cy: "Dim byd," mae Rhys yn ias bach wrth weld yr adwaith cyn gynted ag y mae'n digwydd.
    En: "Nothing," Rhys shivers slightly upon seeing the reaction as soon as it happens.

    Cy: Ond, mae Carys yn nodi cochni ar unwaith ar ei groen, ac yn cyffroi.
    En: But Carys immediately notices the redness on his skin and becomes concerned.

    Cy: Mae hi'n argyhoeddi Rhys i ddychwelyd i'r wyneb.
    En: She convinces Rhys to return to the surface.

    Cy: "Mae'n well cyfnewid na pheidio," mae hi'n dweud yn ddoeth.
    En: "Better safe than sorry," she wisely says.

    Cy: Ond mae Rhys yn sarrug ac yn dadlau am fynd yn bellach.
    En: But Rhys is irritable and argues to go further.

    Cy: Yn nerfus, mae Dylan yn cynnig eu tywys allan, ond mae Rhys yn dal i bwyso i fynd yn ddyfnach.
    En: Nervously, Dylan offers to guide them out, but Rhys insists on going deeper.

    Cy: Ar y diwedd, mae'r pigo yn troi'n chwyddo a'i anadl yn dod yn drwm.
    En: Eventually, the sting turns into swelling, and his breath becomes heavy.

    Cy: Mae Rhys yn dechrau panico, ac mae'r stiwardiaid, Carys a Dylan, yn gorfodi i droi'n ôl ar unwaith.
    En: Rhys begins to panic, and the stewards, Carys and Dylan, are forced to turn back immediately.

    Cy: Mae'r tunelli yn troi'n gymhleth fel mêl-maze, ond mae Dylan yn gwybod y ffordd.
    En: The tunnels twist complicatedly like a honeycomb maze, but Dylan knows the way.

    Cy: Maen nhw'n symud yn gyflym tra bo adwaith Rhys yn gwaethygu.
    En: They move quickly as Rhys's reaction worsens.

    Cy: Anadl du-gymylau yw ei gorff, a'r cleddir yn sŵn ei drymiau ei berfedd.
    En: His body struggles for breath, his heart pounding in his chest.

    Cy: Ar ddiwedd y dydd, mae'r ffurfafen yn agor ac maen nhw'n gorfod dychwelyd Rhys at awyr y gwanwyn.
    En: By the end of the day, the sky opens and they have to return Rhys to the spring air.

    Cy: Ar yr wyneb, Carys yn cymhwyso y cymorth cyntaf ar ei fraich, a thrwy gymorth cydymffurfiol iawn, mae anadlu Rhys yn araf ddod yn gliriach.
    En: On the surface, Carys applies first aid to his arm, and with very diligent assistance, Rhys's breathing slowly begins to clear.

    Cy: Yn y pen draw, wrth iddo orffwys, mae Rhys yn myfyrio ar ei ddiwrnod.
    En: In the end, as he rests, Rhys reflects on his day.

    Cy: Mae'n sylweddoli na all chwilfrydedd ennyneddu bygythiad i iechyd, ac mae profiad yn dyrchafu pwysigrwydd paratoi.
    En: He realizes that curiosity should not provoke a threat to health, and experience elevates the importance of preparation.

    Cy: Swyn-eni yw'r antur, ond na wrthdroi iechyd a gofal.
    En: Adventure is enchanting, but health and care should not be compromised.

    Cy: Yma, ymhlith gweddillion hen lafur, mae Rhys wedi dysgu un o wersi mwyaf bywyd.
    En: Here, among the remnants of old labor, Rhys has learned one of life's greatest lessons.

    Vocabulary Words:
    adventure: antur
    green: gŵyrdd
    enticing: deniadol
    mysterious: dirgel
    slate: llechi
    abandoned: adawyd
    breeze: awel
    lingering: gohirao
    underground: o dan y ddaear
    specimens: gregyn
    dissertation: traethawd hir
    cautious: ofalus
    slippery: llithrig
    unsettles: ddiorseddu
    sharp: miniog
    sting: pigo
    concerned: cyffroi
    argues: dadlau
    swelling: chwyddo
    breath: anadl
    maze: mêl-maze
    heart: calon
    enthusiasm: brwdfrydedd
    discovered: darganfod
    eager: awchu
    guide: canllaw
    diligent: cydymffurfiol
    remnants: gweddillion
    labor: llafur
    reflects: myfyrio
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