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  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Second-Hand Treasures: A Family's Affordable Autumn Adventure

    08/11/2026 | 16 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Second-Hand Treasures: A Family's Affordable Autumn Adventure
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-11-08-23-34-01-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae'r gwyntoedd o Hydref yn chwythu'n oer drwy strydoedd prysur Caerdydd.
    En: The autumn winds were blowing coldly through the busy streets of Caerdydd.

    Cy: Roedd Rhys, dyn gofalus a chyllidol, yn cerdded yn araf gyda'i ddwylo yn synfyfyrio.
    En: Rhys, a careful and frugal man, was walking slowly with his hands deep in thought.

    Cy: Efo ef roedd Gwen, ei wraig sy'n llawn egni a syniadau, a Dafydd, eu mab bach, yn clustogod o gyffro am y siopa roedden nhw ar fin gwneud.
    En: With him were Gwen, his wife full of energy and ideas, and Dafydd, their little son, bubbling with excitement about the shopping they were about to do.

    Cy: "Ry'n ni angen cotiau cyn y gaeaf," meddai Rhys, braidd yn bryderus am y costau aruthrol y mae wedi clywed amdanynt.
    En: "We need coats before winter," said Rhys, somewhat worried about the exorbitant costs he had heard about.

    Cy: Roedd y prisiau wedi codi yn anarferol eleni.
    En: Prices had risen unusually this year.

    Cy: Roedd hynny'n ei boeni'n fawr.
    En: This worried him greatly.

    Cy: "Hwn oedd y lle gorau ar gyfer dillad cynnes llynedd," awgrymodd Gwen, yn stopio y tu allan i'r siop ffenestri mawrion.
    En: "This was the best place for warm clothes last year," Gwen suggested, stopping outside the large-windowed shop.

    Cy: "Ond gallwn ni hefyd fynd i siop ail-law lleol," ychwanegodd, yn llygadu Rhys yn dawel.
    En: "But we could also go to a local second-hand shop," she added, glancing quietly at Rhys.

    Cy: Roedd Rhys yn edrych ar y cotiau yn y ffenest.
    En: Rhys looked at the coats in the window.

    Cy: Roedden nhw'n daclus ac yn gynnes – perffaith ar gyfer y gaeaf blin oedd yn ymdeithio.
    En: They were neat and warm—perfect for the harsh winter approaching.

    Cy: Roedd pris pob cot yn gwrando'n drwm ar ei galon.
    En: The price of each coat weighed heavily on his heart.

    Cy: Roedd bob peth yn uwch na'r hyn oedd Rhys wedi cynllunio.
    En: Everything was higher than what Rhys had planned.

    Cy: "Edrych ar hwn," meddai Gwen, yn tynnu sylw Rhys at got cain, tanllew.
    En: "Look at this," said Gwen, drawing Rhys's attention to a chic, tan coat.

    Cy: Roedd yn fanwl a fyddai'n dal cymaint o gyfleoedd.
    En: It was detailed and would hold countless opportunities.

    Cy: Ond cafodd ei bris ei fyddaru.
    En: But its price stunned him.

    Cy: Roedd Rhys mewn dau feddwl.
    En: Rhys was in two minds.

    Cy: "Cawn ni fynd i'r siop ail-law.
    En: "We can go to the second-hand shop.

    Cy: Os nad yw'n gweithio, gallwn ni ddychwelyd yma," mynnodd Gwen.
    En: If it doesn't work out, we can come back here," insisted Gwen.

    Cy: Camodd Rhys yn ôl, gan roi ei dryst ar synnwyr Gwen.
    En: Rhys stepped back, putting his trust in Gwen's judgment.

    Cy: Aeth y tri ymlaen at y siop ail-law ar ymyl y farchnad leol, y farchnad lle mae pob stori gymysg - lle bob amser wedi bodlon eu dymuniadau.
    En: The three of them proceeded to the second-hand shop on the edge of the local market, the market where every story is mixed— a place that had always fulfilled their wishes.

    Cy: Mewn ychydig, darganfuon nhw hyfrydwch anhygoel.
    En: Before long, they discovered an incredible delight.

    Cy: Roedd cot gwlân fawr i Rhys, cot berffaith i Gwen ac un fach i Dafydd, pob un yn edrych bron fel newydd.
    En: There was a large wool coat for Rhys, a perfect coat for Gwen and a small one for Dafydd, each looking almost new.

    Cy: Roedd y prisiau gwirioneddol wedi gwneud i Rhys chwerthin - pentwr fach o bunnau.
    En: The actual prices made Rhys laugh—a small pile of pounds.

    Cy: Traed ychydig yn unig, ond enillion gwych.
    En: Just a few steps were needed for great gains.

    Cy: Yn cerdded yn ôl drwy'r dail lliwgar, teimlai Rhys ryw fath o ryddhad.
    En: Walking back through the colorful leaves, Rhys felt a kind of relief.

    Cy: Dysgodd o'r profiad - nid yw bob amser angen gorbwyso.
    En: He learned from the experience—it’s not always necessary to overspend.

    Cy: Trwsiadau Gwen, a synnwyr ar gyfer cyfle yn y siop ail-law, oedd wedi dwyn budd o fath newydd iddo.
    En: Gwen's fixes, and her sense for opportunity in the second-hand shop, had brought him a new kind of benefit.

    Cy: Caeodd yr haul ar draws strydoedd tellaidd Caerdydd.
    En: The sun set across the charming streets of Caerdydd.

    Cy: Gwnaeth y tri ohonyn nhw gerdded yn araf, blynyddoedd o hynodrwydd a hyfrydwch o gwmpas eu hafonydd.
    En: The three of them walked slowly, years of peculiarity and delight surrounding their footsteps.

    Cy: I Rhys, roedd eu hachos, heddiw, wedi dod yn fudd uwch nag oedd wedi disgwyl.
    En: For Rhys, their venture today turned out to be more beneficial than he expected.

    Cy: Nid oedd golwg Gwen erioed yn methu.
    En: Gwen's insight was never wrong.

    Vocabulary Words:
    autumn: Hydref
    frugal: cyllidol
    exorbitant: aruthrol
    second-hand: ail-law
    peculiarity: hynodrwydd
    delight: hyfrydwch
    venture: achos
    insight: golwg
    bubbling: clustogod
    worries: pryder
    neat: taclus
    chic: cain
    opportunities: cyfleoedd
    stunned: fyddaru
    market: marchnad
    fulfill: bodlon
    wool: gwlân
    gains: enillion
    relief: ryddhad
    experience: profiad
    overspend: gorbwyso
    judgment: synnwyr
    harsh: blin
    planned: cynllunio
    charming: tellaidd
    trust: tryst
    local: lleol
    noticed: sylwi
    suggested: awgrymodd
    quietly: tawel
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    From Uncertainty to Hope: Gwyn's Transformational Day

    07/11/2026 | 16 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Uncertainty to Hope: Gwyn's Transformational Day
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-11-07-23-34-02-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae'r awyrgylch yn y canol dinas Caerdydd bron yn fyw ar ddiwrnod braf o hydref.
    En: The atmosphere in the center of Caerdydd city is almost alive on a fine autumn day.

    Cy: Mae colofnau o liwiau cras yn dansio yng ngolau'r haul wrth i'r dail melyn a choch syrthio'n araf o'r coed.
    En: Columns of crisp colors dance in the sunlight as yellow and red leaves slowly fall from the trees.

    Cy: Mae ymwelyddion y ddinas yn symud ar hyd y strydoedd, pob un â'u rhaglenni prysur.
    En: The city visitors move along the streets, each with their busy schedules.

    Cy: Gwyn, gyda meddwl pwysig yn ei ben, yn cerdded yng nghanol yr holl frys a sŵn.
    En: Gwyn, with important thoughts in his head, walks amidst all the hustle and noise.

    Cy: Mae e'n aros am neges o bwys o'r ysbyty.
    En: He is waiting for news of significance from the hospital.

    Cy: Mae'r canlyniadau meddygol hwn yn pwyso'n drwm ar ei ysgwyddau, ac mae'r ansicrwydd yn ei ddychryn.
    En: These medical results weigh heavily on his shoulders, and the uncertainty frightens him.

    Cy: Mae Rhian, ei chwaer, wedi cynnig iddo gadw'n brysur, am nad yw disgwyl yn gwneud lles i neb.
    En: Rhian, his sister, has suggested that he keep busy because waiting helps no one.

    Cy: Felly mae Gwyn, meddylgar a bron yn ddiflas, wedi mentro allan i ganol y dref.
    En: So Gwyn, thoughtful and almost bored, has ventured out to the town center.

    Cy: Gan symud trwy'r strydoedd, mae Gwyn yn enbyd o geisio distractio ei hun.
    En: Moving through the streets, Gwyn desperately tries to distract himself.

    Cy: Mae'n mynd i bobl os mae'n edrych mewn ffenestri siop a chael ffurfiadau mewn pentyrrau o lyfrau mewn siop lyfrau annibynnol.
    En: He avoids people as he looks into shop windows and forms shapes with stacks of books in an independent bookstore.

    Cy: Ond mae ei feddwl bob amser yn dychwelyd i'r testun annymunol o ganlyniadau'r prawf meddygol.
    En: But his mind always returns to the unpleasant subject of the medical test results.

    Cy: Mae'r oerni'n codi wrth i'r diwrnod fynd rhagddo, felly Gwyn yn penderfynu aros am ychydig mewn caffi wrth gornel Heol y Frenhines.
    En: The chill rises as the day progresses, so Gwyn decides to wait for a bit in a café at the corner of Heol y Frenhines.

    Cy: Mae pobl yn canonio mochyn yn gyflym ac mae'r niwl bach sy'n codi o'r cwpanau coffi yn rhoi sylfaen i'r awyrgylch cosib.
    En: People are chatting quickly, and the little mist rising from the coffee cups adds to the cozy atmosphere.

    Cy: Eistedd Gwyn mewn cadair yna, edrychu allan drwy'r ffenestr ar y bywyd symudol y tu allan.
    En: Gwyn sits in a chair there, looking out through the window at the moving life outside.

    Cy: Yn sydyn, mae'r ffôn yn dirgrynu mewn clustpob.
    En: Suddenly, the phone vibrates in his pocket.

    Cy: Mae'n gefnogaeth o lais cyfarwydd, "Gwyn?
    En: It's the reassuring voice of someone familiar, "Gwyn?"

    Cy: " Mae'n Rhian ar y llinell.
    En: It's Rhian on the line.

    Cy: "Mae Dafydd wedi siarad â'r ysbyty.
    En: "Dafydd has spoken to the hospital.

    Cy: Maen nhw'n dweud bod popeth yn dda.
    En: They say everything is good.

    Cy: Mae popeth yn normal.
    En: Everything is normal."

    Cy: "Mae'r pethau syml hynny'n rhoi tawelwch i Gwyn o'r diwedd.
    En: Those simple things finally bring Gwyn peace.

    Cy: Mae ei ddylanwad yn digwydd fel cwmwl wedi'i chwythu gan y rhewgylch.
    En: His burden lifts like a cloud blown away by the breeze.

    Cy: Yn awr, mae golau newydd yn codi ar ei lwybr.
    En: Now, a new light arises on his path.

    Cy: Mae "Diolch, Rhian,” Gwyn yn ateb.
    En: "Thank you, Rhian," Gwyn replies.

    Cy: Mae ei feddwl yn llenwi â phlaniau newydd, llawn ymdeimlad o obaith ac optimistiaeth.
    En: His mind fills with new plans, full of a sense of hope and optimism.

    Cy: Wrth i'r prynhawn troi gam y nos, mae Gwyn yn gadael y caffi, yn ymroi, ac yn paratoi i brofi bywyd gyda gwerthfawrogiad newydd.
    En: As the afternoon turns into evening, Gwyn leaves the café, eager and ready to experience life with a new appreciation.

    Cy: Bydd pob diwrnod yn gyfrinach newydd, gyda sicrwydd a llawn gonestrwydd.
    En: Each day will be a new secret, with certainty and full transparency.

    Cy: Mae Caerdydd yn parhau i frechu wrth ei draed, a Gwyn, yn llawn bywyd, yma yn ei chanol.
    En: Caerdydd continues to bustle at his feet, and Gwyn, full of life, stands in its midst.

    Vocabulary Words:
    atmosphere: awyrgylch
    columns: colofnau
    crisp: cras
    visitors: ymwelyddion
    amidst: yng nghanol
    hustle: brys
    significance: o bwys
    results: canlyniadau
    shoulders: ysgwyddau
    frightens: dychryn
    ventured: mentro
    streets: stryd
    distract: distractio
    shop windows: ffenestri siop
    independent bookstore: siop lyfrau annibynnol
    unpleasant: annymunol
    chill: oerni
    progresses: gwyndyddo
    mist: niwl
    cozy: cosib
    familiar: cyfarwydd
    burden: dylanwad
    breeze: rhewgylch
    certainty: sicrwydd
    transparency: gonestrwydd
    eager: ymroi
    appreciation: gwerthfawrogiad
    secret: cyfrinach
    midst: llawn canol
    optimism: optimistiaeth
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Lost & Found: A Christmas Market Mix-Up Sparks Unity

    07/11/2026 | 16 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Lost & Found: A Christmas Market Mix-Up Sparks Unity
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-11-07-08-38-19-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae'n ddiwrnod arbennig ym marchnad Nadolig Caerdydd, gyda'r hafan yn llifogi o oleuadau disglair a'r arogl blasus o gacennau cri.
    En: It's a special day at the Cardiff Christmas market, with the square flooding with bright lights and the delicious scent of Welsh cakes.

    Cy: Mae'r strydoedd yn llawn pobl yn chwilio am anrhegion perffaith ar gyfer tymor y gwyliau.
    En: The streets are full of people searching for the perfect gifts for the holiday season.

    Cy: Wrth ochr un o'r beiriannau, mae Gwilym yn chwarae ei gitâr fel arfer.
    En: Beside one of the stalls, Gwilym is playing his guitar as usual.

    Cy: Mae canu'r straeon Nadolig yn llenwi'r awyr, ac mae cyfraniadau'n codi mewn potyn arian bychan ger ei draed.
    En: The singing of Christmas tales fills the air, and donations are accumulating in a small money pot near his feet.

    Cy: Ond, wrth iddo ddechrau pacio, mae popeth yn mynd o chwith.
    En: But as he begins to pack up, everything goes awry.

    Cy: Heb feddwl ddwywaith, mae Gwilym yn tynnu gitâr mewn achos tebyg i’w hun.
    En: Without thinking twice, Gwilym grabs a guitar in a case similar to his own.

    Cy: Mae’n barod i fynd pan sylweddola rhywun, yn feddylgar, fod rhywbeth o’i le gyda’i gitâr.
    En: He's ready to leave when someone, thoughtfully, realizes something is wrong with his guitar.

    Cy: Mae ei gitâr go iawn wedi mynd, ac mae ganddo un arall yn ei le.
    En: His real guitar is gone, and he has another one in its place.

    Cy: Mae’r gynulleidfa’n dechrau diflannu wrth i Gwilym ddeall ei gam a'r dryswch sy’n ei wynebu.
    En: The crowd starts to disperse as Gwilym comprehends his mistake and the confusion facing him.

    Cy: Mae'r farchnad yn orlawn, ac yn sydyn mae'n sylweddoli na fydd yn hawdd canfod perchennog y gitâr ddirgel.
    En: The market is crowded, and suddenly he realizes it won't be easy to find the owner of the mysterious guitar.

    Cy: Gwilym sy’n benderfynol, yn cerdded o stondin i stondin.
    En: Determined, Gwilym walks from stall to stall.

    Cy: Mae’n gofyn am help a gwybodaeth, yn atgoffa’r werin am mor hawdd yw drysu gitârs mortaio.
    En: He asks for help and information, reminding the public how easy it is to mix up similar guitars.

    Cy: Un stondin y mae'n cerdded heibio yw stondin Carys, sy’n gwerthu crefftau llaw, ac mae wedi bod yn gwyliwr tawel o’r comedi.
    En: One stall he walks past is Carys' stall, where she sells handmade crafts, and she has been a quiet observer of the comedy.

    Cy: Mae hi’n cynnig ei help ar unwaith.
    En: She offers her help immediately.

    Cy: "Pam na wnewn ni berfformiad bach anffurfiol?
    En: "Why don't we do a little informal performance?"

    Cy: " meddai'r Carys â gwên.
    En: says Carys with a smile.

    Cy: "Ben draw, gallwn denu’r gwir berchennog yn ein cyfeiriad.
    En: "In the meantime, we might attract the real owner in our direction."

    Cy: "Ac felly mae hi a Gwilym yn cynnull y torfeydd o amgylch gyda cân sionc a doniol.
    En: And so she and Gwilym gather the crowds around with a lively and humorous song.

    Cy: Mae'n dim ond ychydig funudau cyn i berson arall, gyda llygad lach, ddod ymlaen.
    En: It's only a few minutes before another person, with a keen eye, approaches.

    Cy: "Dewch i'r gitâr honno!
    En: "That's my guitar!"

    Cy: " mae'n galw gan wenu’n fras, hapus i weld ei gitâr.
    En: they call out with a broad smile, happy to see their guitar.

    Cy: Yn y diwedd, gydag ychydig o chwerthiniad a rhyddhad, mae Gwilym yn cyfnewid gitârs gyda'r perchnogyn iawn, wrth edrych ar Garys gyda diolchgarwch mawr.
    En: In the end, with some laughter and relief, Gwilym swaps guitars with the right owner, looking at Carys with great gratitude.

    Cy: Mae'r digwyddiad yn dod â phawb agosach at ei gilydd, gan gofio nad yw bywyd am bwysicaf yn y tymor prysur hwn, ond am gymuned a chymorth.
    En: The event brings everyone closer together, remembering that life is not about the material things in this busy season, but about community and support.

    Cy: Mae Gwilym, wedi dysgu gwers werthfawr, yn dweud ei ffarwel gyda chalon ysgafnach a dymuniadau gorau ar gyfer y Nadolig.
    En: Having learned a valuable lesson, Gwilym says his farewells with a lighter heart and best wishes for Christmas.

    Cy: Dyma stori o gymorth, chwerthin, a chyfeillgarwch, yn llawn o fywyd o dan y goleuadau liwgar.
    En: This is a story of help, laughter, and friendship, full of life under the colorful lights.

    Vocabulary Words:
    flooding: llifogi
    scent: arogl
    accumulating: yn codi
    awry: o chwith
    disperse: diflannu
    comprehends: deall
    confusion: dryswch
    determined: benderfynol
    informal: anffurfiol
    lively: sionc
    keen: lach
    gratitude: diolchgarwch
    valuable: werthfawr
    community: cymuned
    support: cymorth
    farewells: ffarwel
    crafts: crefftau
    observer: gwyliwr
    performance: perfformiad
    crowd: torfeydd
    mistake: gam
    owner: perchennog
    in place: yn ei le
    realizes: sylweddoli
    relief: rhyddhad
    lesson: gwers
    humorous: doniol
    broad: bras
    guitar case: achos gitâr
    synonymous: mortaio
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Psych Ward Prophecies: A Dance with Nature and Hope

    06/11/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Psych Ward Prophecies: A Dance with Nature and Hope
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-11-06-23-34-02-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Roedd bore'r hydref yn gynnes yn annisgwyl.
    En: The autumn morning was unexpectedly warm.

    Cy: Golau mis Tachwedd yn tywynnu trwy'r ffenestri haearn.
    En: The November sunlight shone through the iron windows.

    Cy: Roedd cysgodion hir yn dawnsio ar y llawr linoliwm.
    En: Long shadows danced on the linoleum floor.

    Cy: Yn y ward seiciatrig, roedd Llew yn eistedd ar ei wely, llyfr nodiadau yn ei law.
    En: In the psychiatric ward, Llew sat on his bed, a notebook in his hand.

    Cy: Roedd yn siarad yn ddi-baid â Carys, y nyrs feddal.
    En: He spoke continuously to Carys, the gentle nurse.

    Cy: Roedd gwallt melyn golau Llew yn chwalu wrth iddo symud ei ben.
    En: Llew's light blond hair fluttered as he moved his head.

    Cy: "Carys, rhaid iddynt wrando arnaf i," meddai Llew, ei lygaid llawn pryder.
    En: "Carys, they must listen to me," said Llew, his eyes full of concern.

    Cy: "Mae rhywwir iawn ar fin digwydd.
    En: "Something very real is about to happen."

    Cy: "Roedd Carys yn gwybod am y doniau meddyliol sydd gan Llew.
    En: Carys was aware of Llew's mental talents.

    Cy: Ond roedd ei broblemau'n cuddio'r gallu hwnnw.
    En: But his problems obscured that ability.

    Cy: Gwyliodd Carys ef, ei chalon yn codi a dipyn yn deimlad o edliw.
    En: Carys watched him, her heart lifting with a slight feeling of remorse.

    Cy: Roedd hi am ei gymryd o ddifri.
    En: She wanted to take him seriously.

    Cy: Ond roedd y staff arall yn gweld y rhybuddion hyn fel symptom.
    En: But the other staff saw these warnings as symptoms.

    Cy: Roedd Emrys, y claf arall, yn prysur wylio o'r gwely cyfagos.
    En: Emrys, the other patient, was busy watching from the nearby bed.

    Cy: "Beth yw'r peth mawr hwn, Llew?
    En: "What's this big thing, Llew?"

    Cy: " gofynnodd ef, yn chwerthin braidd.
    En: he asked, laughing slightly.

    Cy: "Bydd chwledd natur yn brwydro yn erbyn ni," atebodd Llew, ei lygaid yn llawn posibiliadau.
    En: "Nature's banquet will battle against us," answered Llew, his eyes full of possibilities.

    Cy: Y noson honno, penderfynodd Llew.
    En: That night, Llew decided.

    Cy: Sgrifennodd bob manylyn yn ei lyfr nodiadau.
    En: He wrote every detail in his notebook.

    Cy: Penderfynodd Carys ei helpu, er gwaethaf amheuon.
    En: Carys decided to help him, despite doubts.

    Cy: Trwy weithredu, fe wnaeth Llew guddio'r ffaith am fwriad yr hyn yr oedd wedi'i weld.
    En: Through action, Llew hid the intent of what he had seen.

    Cy: Roedd y drafodaeth o'r natur fwy, y cyfarfod â'r seiciatrydd newydd yr oedd Llew wedi breuddwydio amdano.
    En: There was talk of greater nature, the meeting with the new psychiatrist Llew had dreamed about.

    Cy: Ar y pwynt tyngedfennol hwnnw, daeth y seiciatrydd ar ymweliad.
    En: At that critical point, the psychiatrist visited.

    Cy: Roedd Carys eisoes wedi rhoi gair iddo am Llew.
    En: Carys had already mentioned Llew to him.

    Cy: Aeth Llew at y meddyg, llyfr nodiadau yn ei law.
    En: Llew approached the doctor, notebook in hand.

    Cy: Siaradodd yn dawel, y geiriau'n dod allan fel rhywbeth sanctaidd.
    En: He spoke quietly, the words coming out like something sacred.

    Cy: Cymerodd y seiciatrydd eiliad o wir ystyr i ystyried Llew.
    En: The psychiatrist took a moment of true meaning to consider Llew.

    Cy: Edrychodd yn ôl ar y llyfr nodiadau, yna ar Carys.
    En: He looked back at the notebook, then at Carys.

    Cy: Roedd yna seibiant.
    En: There was a pause.

    Cy: Bydde faath o gwrteisi a gwir ystyr, cyn iddo droi at Llew gyda chwilfrydedd bywiog yn llygaid.
    En: A kind of courtesy and true meaning, before he turned to Llew with lively curiosity in his eyes.

    Cy: Yn y pen draw, ni fu canlyniad cliriad pendant nac arwyddion ffisegol o'r rhai Llew ei weld, ond newidiwyd yn Lef.
    En: In the end, there was no clear resolution or physical signs from those Llew had seen, but changes occurred within.

    Cy: Erbyn nos, roedd Llew yn teimlo lleisio'r gwirionedd yn ei galon.
    En: By night, Llew felt the truth resonate in his heart.

    Cy: Carys deallodd mwy.
    En: Carys understood more.

    Cy: Roedd yn gweld Llew yn oleuni newydd.
    En: She saw Llew in a new light.

    Cy: Nid oedd y bygythiad allanol wedi mynd yn fyw, ond roedd Llew wedi ennill ychydig o gred a gobaith.
    En: The external threat had not materialized, but Llew had gained a bit of belief and hope.

    Cy: Roedd ei stori wedi twyllo, wedi'i glywed.
    En: His story had deceived, had been heard.

    Cy: Ac fe newidiodd Carys.
    En: And Carys changed.

    Cy: Roedd ei rolau fel gofalwr a chymorth i Llew wedi calcyn ei ffyrdd i ddarparu nag i benderfynu yn unig.
    En: Her roles as a caregiver and support for Llew shaped her ways to provide rather than just decide.

    Cy: Mae'r golau haul yn troi yn aur, a daeth yr hydref yn ddiogel ddau beth i'r ward.
    En: The sunlight turned to gold, and autumn safely brought two things to the ward.

    Cy: Roedd Llew a Carys wedi datrys eu gwrthdaro mewn ffordd unigryw a boddhaol, wrth i ddyffryn newydd arall ddod.
    En: Llew and Carys resolved their conflict in a unique and satisfactory way, as another new valley emerged.

    Vocabulary Words:
    autumn: hydref
    unexpectedly: yn annisgwyl
    sunlight: golau
    shadows: cysgodion
    psychiatric: seiciatrig
    continuously: yn ddi-baid
    gentle: meddal
    fluttered: chwalu
    concern: pryder
    aware: yn gwybod
    talents: doniau
    remorse: edliw
    symptoms: symptom
    battle: brwydro
    banquet: chwledd
    possibilities: posibiliadau
    details: manylyn
    intent: bwriad
    meeting: cyfarfod
    sacred: sanctaidd
    courtesy: cwrteisi
    curiosity: chwilfrydedd
    resolution: cliriad
    resonate: lleisio
    belief: cred
    deceived: twyllo
    caregiver: gofalwr
    support: cymorth
    provide: darparu
    satisfactory: boddhaol
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Adventure Unveiled: Unexpected Thrills at Castell Caerdydd

    06/11/2026 | 16 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Adventure Unveiled: Unexpected Thrills at Castell Caerdydd
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-11-06-08-38-20-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae’n ddiwrnod braf o hydref yng Nghaerdydd.
    En: It is a lovely autumn day in Caerdydd.

    Cy: Mae Gwenyth a Dafydd, dau ffrind estron ac agos, yn cerdded tuag at Gastell Caerdydd.
    En: Gwenyth and Dafydd, two close and alien friends, are walking towards Castell Caerdydd.

    Cy: Maent yn edrych ymlaen at daith hanesyddol dawel am ganrifoedd o hanes.
    En: They are looking forward to a peaceful historical tour through centuries of history.

    Cy: Mae Gwenyth yn hoff iawn o hanes, ond nid yw'n Hoff iawn o dorfeydd chwaith.
    En: Gwenyth is very fond of history, but not crowds.

    Cy: Mae Dafydd, ar y llaw arall, yn mwynhau anturiaethau a chwilfrydedd.
    En: Dafydd, on the other hand, enjoys adventures and curiosity.

    Cy: Ar ôl cyrraedd wrth giâtiau mawreddog y castell, llithren nhw i mewn i criw o bobl sy’n edrych ar fapiau ac yn gwrando'n astud.
    En: After reaching the grand gates of the castle, they slipped into a group of people who were looking at maps and listening attentively.

    Cy: Aethant yn ddigynnwrf i ymuno â nhw heb sylweddoli mai ail-gread hanesyddol oedd y grŵp, nid taith arferol.
    En: They calmly joined the group without realizing that it was a historical re-enactment group, not a regular tour.

    Cy: Roedd y tywysydd yn gwisgo gwisgoedd Canoloesol cywrain ac yn rhannu siocled poeth gyda'r criw, a ddechreuodd ogleuo prydlon i ben Gwenyth.
    En: The guide was wearing elaborate Medieval costumes and sharing hot chocolate with the crowd, which began to waft enticingly to Gwenyth's nose.

    Cy: Pan ddechreuodd y tywysydd gyflwyno'r aelodau i'w rolau, roedd Gwenyth yn teimlo ei chalon yn ysu.
    En: When the guide began introducing the members to their roles, Gwenyth felt her heart race.

    Cy: Roedd hi am daith dawel, ond erbyn hyn roedd cyfathrebu brwd a chwerthin o gwmpas yn taflu rhwystredigaeth ar ei phlws.
    En: She wanted a quiet tour, but now there was lively communication and laughter around, casting frustration on her pulse.

    Cy: Ceisiodd roi cam yn ôl yn dawel, ond sylwodd y tywysydd arni gan y rhai mwy eiddgar, ac annogodd hi i ymuno â hwy mewn brwydr ddewr.
    En: She tried to step back quietly, but the guide noticed her among the more eager ones, and encouraged her to join them in a daring battle.

    Cy: Tywynodd wyneb Dafydd wrth iddo gweld Gwenyth yn mynd arfoga gyda chleddyf pren.
    En: Dafydd's face lit up when he saw Gwenyth arming herself with a wooden sword.

    Cy: Ei chalon pwyso'n gyflym wrth iddi wynebu gwrthwynebydd anifeiliaid, gwywgraff ond ddiddiwedd.
    En: Her heart pounded quickly as she faced opposing, ghostly yet endless animals.

    Cy: Roedd Dafydd, yn ei hwyliau arferol, yn gwneud hwyl am ben sefyllfa Gwenyth, gan meithrin ei gryfder i symud ymlaen.
    En: Dafydd, in his usual mood, made fun of Gwenyth's predicament, nurturing her strength to move forward.

    Cy: Gan gred, datblygodd ymosod brwd lle rhedodd Gwenyth goch a chwerthin gan feiddio'r raen actorion dawnus.
    En: With confidence, a vigorous attack developed where Gwenyth blushed and laughed, daring the talented actors' front.

    Cy: Ffug-brwydro oedd, ond teimlai bod wedi cael chipolwgo'r byd.
    En: It was mock-fighting, but she felt she had glimpsed another world.

    Cy: Wedi’r foment, dyma’r tywysydd yn rhoi'r cerddorion ag morlo ar bont yr hanesyddol ac yn cyfeirio'r grŵp i gyd i chwerthin a chlocio eu dwylo.
    En: After the moment, the guide presented the musicians with a seal on the historic bridge and directed the group to all laugh and clap their hands.

    Cy: Roedd Gwenyth, er yn wyllt, yn teimlo llawenydd yn cerfio trwy ei chalon.
    En: Gwenyth, though wild, felt joy carving through her heart.

    Cy: Roedd Dafydd, wrth ei bodd, yn adrodd am y wynebennau cofiadwy o’i bartner cyfarwydd.
    En: Dafydd, delighted, recounted the memorable expressions of his familiar partner.

    Cy: Dyna ddiwedd y diwrnod.
    En: That was the end of the day.

    Cy: Cerddodd Gwenyth a Dafydd allan o'r castell gyda’i gilydd, yn chwerthin a chydnabod bod camgymryd oedd y rheswm am hunllef a bodlonrwydd.
    En: Gwenyth and Dafydd walked out of the castle together, laughing and acknowledging that a misunderstanding was the reason for both nightmare and contentment.

    Cy: Er i Gwenyth fethu â chael y dawelwch yr oedd am gael, canfu hi fwynhad annisgwyl mewn gallu derbyn cymhlethdod bywyd.
    En: Even though Gwenyth failed to have the quiet she wanted, she found unexpected enjoyment in embracing life's complexity.

    Cy: Roedd Dafydd wedi gweld y profiad fel llwyddiant llawn hwyl.
    En: Dafydd saw the experience as a fun-filled success.

    Cy: Tanodd y diwrnod hwn ddraig o garu antur newydd yn Gwenyth.
    En: This day sparked the dragon of new adventure love in Gwenyth.

    Vocabulary Words:
    autumn: hydref
    alien: estron
    centuries: canrifoedd
    crowds: dorfeydd
    adventures: anturiaethau
    curiosity: chwilfrydedd
    grand: mawreddog
    calmly: ddigynnwrf
    elaborate: cywrain
    enticingly: prydlon
    waft: ogleuo
    re-enactment: ail-gread
    frustration: rhwystredigaeth
    quietly: yn dawel
    encouraged: annogodd
    daring: ddewr
    arming: arfoga
    wooden: pren
    opposing: gwrthwynebydd
    ghostly: gwywgraff
    endless: ddiddiwedd
    predicament: sefyllfa
    nurturing: meithrin
    vigorous: brwd
    mock-fighting: ffug-brwydro
    glimpsed: chipolwgo
    seal: morlo
    joy: llawenydd
    memorable: cofiadwy
    contentment: bodlonrwydd
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