FluentFiction - Welsh

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Poetry, Connections, and New Beginnings in Betws-y-Coed
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar noson lawen o haf, roedd pobl Betws-y-Coed yn ymgasglu yn ystafell de fechan a hynod, gyda llenni blodau lliwgar yn amgylchynu'r ffenestri.
En: On a joyous summer's evening, the people of Betws-y-Coed gathered in a small and quaint tea room, with colorful floral curtains surrounding the windows.

Cy: Roedd arogl te ffres wedi'i wresogi a sgons cartref yn llenwi'r aer.
En: The scent of freshly brewed tea and homemade scones filled the air.

Cy: Yno, ymysg sŵn ysgrifennu tawel a sibrwd, digwyddai digwyddiad darllen barddoniaeth dan drefn Elena, y trefnydd ffodus.
En: There, amidst the quiet sound of writing and whispers, a poetry reading event was taking place under the organization of Elena, the fortunate organizer.

Cy: Gareth oedd newydd symud i'r pentref.
En: Gareth had just moved to the village.

Cy: Gwneuthurwr geiriau oedd, yn chwilio am ysgogiad i'w nofel newydd.
En: He was a wordsmith looking for inspiration for his new novel.

Cy: Roedd wedi bod yn ofni na fyddai'n ffitio i mewn, ond roedd Elena, gyda llygaid twyllodrus a gwên gyfarwydd, wedi'i berswadio i ddod.
En: He had been afraid he wouldn't fit in, but Elena, with her mischievous eyes and familiar smile, had persuaded him to come.

Cy: Yn gorwedd ar gadair bren a hen, edrychodd ar gynulleidfa o dan flewyn ei lygaid.
En: Lying back on an old wooden chair, he looked at the audience from beneath the lashes of his eyes.

Cy: Roedd Rhiannon, artist lleol, yn eistedd mewn cornel â'i dwylo wedi'u smwddio ar ei phad paentio, llygaid fawr a chwilfrydig, yn syllu arno.
En: Rhiannon, a local artist, sat in a corner with her hands folded on her painting pad, large and curious eyes staring at him.

Cy: Roedd ei chalon wedi chwerwi gan brofiadau llym o'r gorffennol, ond roedd hi'n cael ei denu at wyneb newydd y dyn ar y llwyfan.
En: Her heart had been embittered by harsh experiences from the past, yet she was drawn to the new face of the man on the stage.

Cy: Yn ystod intermission, a gyda hanes helaeth o ufuddhau i'w chalon, penderfynodd Rhiannon fynd at Gareth.
En: During the intermission, with a long history of following her heart, Rhiannon decided to approach Gareth.

Cy: Roedd ei wedd tawel heb ei noddi yn goleuo ei chwilfrydedd.
En: Her calm demeanor lit up her curiosity.

Cy: "Wyt ti'n darllen heno?" gofynnodd hi, llais melfarog yn torri trwy ei amheuaeth.
En: "Are you reading tonight?" she asked, her melodious voice cutting through his doubt.

Cy: Fe syfrdanodd Gareth yn gyntaf, ond yna, gwelodd y diddordeb gywir yn ei llygaid.
En: Gareth was taken aback at first, but then he saw the genuine interest in her eyes.

Cy: "Do, rwy'n darllen - ysgrifennais fi..." Meddai, ychydig o aflonyddwch yn ei lais, ond wedi ei leddfu gan ei gwen.
En: "Yes, I'm reading—I wrote..." he said, a bit of unease in his voice, but eased by her smile.

Cy: Yna, yn ystod y darllen barddoniaeth, darllenodd Gareth ddarn oedd yn llawn o ddelweddau newydd a hiraeth.
En: Then, during the poetry reading, Gareth read a piece full of new images and yearning.

Cy: Roedd yn ategu rhyw fath o boeni arall yn Rhiannon.
En: It resonated with a kind of unspoken anxiety in Rhiannon.

Cy: Ar ddiwedd y noson, ymadawodd Gareth a Rhiannon o'r ystafell de, gyda'r wres o'r haf yn dod i'w cyfarfod.
En: At the end of the night, Gareth and Rhiannon left the tea room, with the warmth of the summer meeting them.

Cy: Yn rhannu gwybodaeth ac ysfa, cytunon nhw i gyfarfod eto.
En: Sharing ideas and excitement, they agreed to meet again.

Cy: Roedd teitlau awen wedi plygu, ond tramwyon, a theimlwyd optimeiddiaeth a hyder newydd yn eu calon.
En: Creative titles had bent, but wandered, and a sense of optimism and renewed confidence was felt in their hearts.

Cy: Bellach, roedd Gareth yn darganfod gwerth cymuned yn ei waith creadigol.
En: Now, Gareth found the value of community in his creative work.

Cy: Roedd Rhiannon yn gallu ailadeiladu hyder a chysylltiadau newydd, gan gyffroi mewn persbectif Gareth.
En: Rhiannon was able to rebuild confidence and make new connections, inspired by Gareth's perspective.

Cy: Wedi i'r nos ddatgymalu dros y pentref, dechreuodd stori newydd arall trwy adduned y ddau i gyd-weithio.
En: As the night dissolved over the village, a new story began through the pair’s promise to collaborate.

Vocabulary Words:
joyous: lawen
quaint: hynod
floral: blodau
scent: arogl
brewed: wedi'i wresogi
homemade: cartref
amidst: ymysg
whispers: sibrwd
fortunate: ffodus
mischievous: twyllodrus
persuaded: perswadio
folded: wedi'u smwddio
embittered: wedi chwerwi
harsh: llym
intermission: tor-allan
curiosity: chwilfrydedd
melodious: melfarog
unease: aflonyddwch
yearning: hiraeth
anxiety: poeni
renewed: newydd
confidence: hyder
optimism: optimeiddiaeth
community: cymuned
connections: cysylltiadau
perspective: persbectif
dissolved: datgymalu
collaborate: cyd-weithio
gathered: ymgasglu
curious: chwilfrydig

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Gethin's Breakthrough: A Morning of Innovation and Discovery
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ger waithid oedd bore penigamp yng Nghaerdydd.
En: It was an exceptional morning in Caerdydd.

Cy: Roedd yr incubator yn llawn egni, yn llawn pobl ifanc brwd ac yn frith o syniadau gwych.
En: The incubator was full of energy, buzzing with enthusiastic young people and brimming with great ideas.

Cy: Roedd y golau haul yn taro i mewn trwy'r ffenestri mawr, yn taflu cysgodion hir dros desgiau cartrefol llawn laptops a brithweddau cod.
En: Sunlight streamed in through the large windows, casting long shadows over cozy desks filled with laptops and scattered bits of code.

Cy: Roedd arogl coffi'n llenwi'r ystafell, yn cadw'r bobl dan wifrau.
En: The aroma of coffee filled the room, keeping everyone wired.

Cy: Ymysg pob maelstrom, roedd Gethin yn eistedd yn gornel dawel, wedi'i ddal yn sownd yn ei sgrin.
En: Amidst all the hustle, Gethin sat in a quiet corner, absorbed in his screen.

Cy: Roedd e'n rhaglennydd campus ond tawel, â breuddwydion mawr yn cuddio tu ôl i'w ddistawrwydd; breuddwydion o greu rhywbeth a allai newid y byd.
En: He was a skillful but quiet programmer, with great dreams hiding behind his silence; dreams of creating something that could change the world.

Cy: Ond enbyd oedd y sefyllfa heddiw.
En: But today, the situation was dire.

Cy: Roedd ffeil prosiect uchaf-gynhwysedd wedi mynd ar goll.
En: A high-capacity project file had gone missing.

Cy: Roedd y cwmni'n brysur, gyda thimau yn symud o gwmpas fel cwch dau ar fôr garw, pob un wedi'i lenwi â straen a chyffro.
En: The company was bustling, with teams moving around like a small boat on a rough sea, each filled with stress and excitement.

Cy: Roedd pobl yn edrych yn amheus a'r tensiwn yn tyfu.
En: People looked suspicious, and the tension was building.

Cy: Teimlai Gethin y pwysau ar ei ysgwyddau, wrth iddo weld affectio'r cwmni ar ei safle.
En: Gethin felt the weight on his shoulders as he saw the company's reliance on its status.

Cy: Penderfynodd Gethin wneud ymchwiliad yn ddiarwybod.
En: Gethin decided to investigate quietly.

Cy: Cychwynnodd trwy holi ei gydweithwyr mewn arddull hwyliog ac yn ofalus.
En: He began by asking his colleagues in a playful and cautious manner.

Cy: "Wyt ti wedi gweld ffeil?" gofynnodd, gan osgoi gwneud unrhyw gamgyhuddiad.
En: "Have you seen the file?" he asked, avoiding making any accusations.

Cy: Trodd ei sylw at gofnodion data'r systemau, yn chwilio am unrhyw weithgaredd anarferol.
En: He turned his attention to the system's data records, looking for any unusual activity.

Cy: Ar yr un pryd, roedd Carys a Rhys, dau o gydweithwyr Gethin, yn cynnal trafodaethau ysbrydoledig am brosiectau newydd, ond roedd eu meddyliau'n llithro yn ôl at y ffeil.
En: Meanwhile, Carys and Rhys, two of Gethin's colleagues, were having inspiring discussions about new projects, but their thoughts kept drifting back to the file.

Cy: Roedd eu gofid ar gynnydd, ond datblygodd Gethin gynllun i ddelio â'r ansicrwydd.
En: Their worry was growing, but Gethin developed a plan to handle the uncertainty.

Cy: O'r diwedd, darganfu Gethin fod diffyg yn y system wedi cuddio trosglwyddiad y ffeil i ffolder prosiect arall, oll heb i neb sylwi.
En: Finally, Gethin discovered that a glitch in the system had hidden the file transfer to another project folder, all without anyone noticing.

Cy: Cyflymodd i ddychwelyd y ffeil i'w lle, cyn i unrhywun sylwi ar y diffyg hwn.
En: He quickly returned the file to its place before anyone noticed this flaw.

Cy: Pan ddaeth popeth yn ôl i drefn, cafodd Gethin y sylw haeddiannol.
En: When everything was back in order, Gethin received the well-deserved recognition.

Cy: Cerrir dipyn o barch ganddo gan ei dîm.
En: He gained considerable respect from his team.

Cy: Roedd ei hyder newydd ei godi, a'i dorri'n rhydd o'r swigen o ansicrwydd sydd wedi'i lethu cyhyd.
En: His newfound confidence lifted him out of the bubble of uncertainty that had overwhelmed him for so long.

Cy: Am y tro cyntaf, dechreuodd ystyried rhannu ei syniadau o ddifrif gyda'r tîm, gan fod yn barod i gyfrannu'n fwy agored at y diwylliannau sy'n ysbrydoli yn yr incubator.
En: For the first time, he began to seriously consider sharing his ideas with the team, ready to contribute more openly to the inspiring cultures in the incubator.

Cy: Ymhen amser byr, teimlodd y saib o lwyddiant yn tugio'n olitar wrth iddo weld Carys a Rhys yn gwenu wrth iddo basio.
En: In a short time, the taste of success lingered as he saw Carys and Rhys smiling as he passed by.

Cy: Roedd yn barod i gymryd ei le yn y sîn yn gyhoeddus.
En: He was ready to take his place in the scene publicly.

Cy: Roedd y byd eisoes yn gorwel, yn disgwyl i'w syniadau ddod i'r wyneb.
En: The world was already on the horizon, waiting for his ideas to surface.

Cy: Roedd y gobaith ar ei ffordd, a dyma oedd ei foment.
En: Hope was on the way, and this was his moment.

Vocabulary Words:
exceptional: penigamp
incubator: incubator
buzzing: brwd
brimming: brith
aroma: arogl
absorbed: sownd
skillful: campus
dire: enbyd
reliance: affectio
investigate: ymchwiliad
playful: hwyliog
accusations: camgyhuddiad
unusual: anarferol
inspiring: ysbrydoledig
flaw: diffyg
recognition: sylw
confidence: hyder
uncertainty: ansicrwydd
bubble: swigen
overwhelmed: lethu
consider: ystyried
seriously: o ddifrif
contribute: cyfrannu
linger: tugio
horizon: gorwel
gathering: cynnar
moment: mwynt
enthusiastic: brwd
scatter: scattered
suspicious: amheus

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Eira's Journey: Turning Ideas into Innovation Wonders
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Roedd y bore'n llawn addewid yn yr Incubator Dechrau Busnes.
En: The morning was full of promise at the Incubator Dechrau Busnes.

Cy: Roedd y lle yn orlawn â sŵn syniadau a sibrwd synau newydd.
En: The place was overflowing with the noise of ideas and the whispers of new sounds.

Cy: Roedd Eira yn edrych ar y gofod, ei chalon yn curo'n gyflym.
En: Eira looked around the space, her heart beating fast.

Cy: Yr haf yma, roedd hi'n benderfynol o wneud i'w busnes technoleg sefyll allan.
En: This summer, she was determined to make her tech business stand out.

Cy: Roedd angen arni dŷm newydd, un a fyddai'n adlewyrchu ysbryd arloesol ei chwmni i'r buddsoddwyr.
En: She needed a new team, one that would reflect the innovative spirit of her company to the investors.

Cy: "Dwi'n gwybod ein bod ni'n brin o gyllid, Eira," meddai Dafydd, ei partner a chyd-ffrind ers blynyddoedd, wrth ddilyn ei camau.
En: "I know we're short on funds, Eira," said Dafydd, her partner and longtime friend, following in her footsteps.

Cy: Roedd yn ddyn cyfeillgar, bob amser â gwên ar ei wyneb.
En: He was a friendly man, always with a smile on his face.

Cy: "Ond rydym angen gwneud argraff.
En: "But we need to make an impression."

Cy: "Roedd Carys hefyd ar y farchnad.
En: Carys was also in the market.

Cy: Roedd hi'n hoff o gystadlu, ac roedd ei swyddfa newydd yn berffaith gyflawn gyda dyluniadau modern.
En: She loved to compete, and her new office was perfectly complete with modern designs.

Cy: Roedd Eira yn gafael yn ei phapurau, yn gwybod mai hwn oedd ei sefyllfa gyfredol.
En: Eira clutched her papers, knowing this was her current situation.

Cy: Daeth Carys atynt, yn edrych yn hyderus a bodlon.
En: Carys came over to them, looking confident and content.

Cy: "Wyst, Eira," meddai gyda cherddedi amhegar.
En: "Hey, Eira," she said with skeptical strides.

Cy: "Rydw i wedi sicrhau bargen gwych ar gyfer fy swyddfa.
En: "I've secured a great deal for my office."

Cy: "Roedd y geiriau'n codi cysgod ar benderfyniad Eira.
En: The words cast a shadow over Eira's determination.

Cy: Roedd teimlad o densiwn yn dechrau lledu.
En: A feeling of tension was beginning to spread.

Cy: "Rhaid i ni wneud rhywbeth," meddai Dafydd, yn ceisio tawelu’r sefyllfa.
En: "We have to do something," said Dafydd, trying to calm the situation.

Cy: Wrth gerdded trwy'r farchnad llawn pensaernïaeth gyfoes, tanlwyddau crefft a seddau cyfforddus, teimlai Eira ei bod yn torri rhwng syniadau.
En: Walking through the market full of contemporary architecture, craft stalls, and comfortable seats, Eira felt torn between ideas.

Cy: Roedd Carys yn edrych, ei hyder fel ton o bwysau.
En: Carys looked on, her confidence like a wave of pressure.

Cy: A oedd hi'n barod i gymryd y risg ariannol?
En: Was she ready to take the financial risk?

Cy: Ond yna, daeth ysbrydoliaeth.
En: But then, inspiration came.

Cy: Sylweddolodd Eira fod angen iddi greu rhywbeth unigryw, rhywbeth fyddai'n adlewyrchu eu cefnogaeth i ddechreuwyr eraill yn y cymuned.
En: Eira realized she needed to create something unique, something that would reflect their support for other startups in the community.

Cy: Gwydir palmant gyda'r eisin yw'r dynion junglen y darganfyddodd, eu crefft a'u hynny.
En: The glass pavement with the icing is the jungle men she discovered, their craft and all.

Cy: "Oes modd ni wneud rhywbeth gwahanol, beti?
En: "Can we do something different, love?"

Cy: " gofynnodd Dafydd, yn treio helpu ei phenderfyniad.
En: asked Dafydd, trying to help her decision.

Cy: Dyna oedd yr ateb!
En: That was the answer!

Cy: "Ydw," dywedodd Eira, gyda chryfder newydd yn ei llais.
En: "Yes," Eira said, with a newfound strength in her voice.

Cy: "Rydym yn cyd-fynd â chynhyrchwyr lleol i addurno ein gofod.
En: "We're partnering with local manufacturers to decorate our space.

Cy: Bydd hyn yn adlewyrchu ein gwerthoedd a'n harloesedd.
En: This will reflect our values and innovation."

Cy: "Roedd y penderfyniad yn newid popeth.
En: The decision changed everything.

Cy: Gyda chymysgedd o greadigrwydd a ymarweddaeth, gallai wneud i'w cwmni sefyll allan heb beryglu eu dyfodol ariannol.
En: With a blend of creativity and practicality, she could make her company stand out without risking their financial future.

Cy: Pan ddaeth y buddsoddwyr i ymweld, roedden nhw'n edmygu dyfeisgarwch Eira.
En: When the investors visited, they admired Eira's ingenuity.

Cy: "Ddylad," dywedodd un buddsoddwr.
En: "Incredible," said one investor.

Cy: "Mae gennych chi gofod sy'n sôn am eich gweledigaeth.
En: "You have a space that speaks to your vision."

Cy: "Erbyn diwedd y dydd, dysgodd Eira nad oes angen poeni am beryglon.
En: By the end of the day, Eira learned that there was no need to worry about risks.

Cy: Roedd hi'n dal i gael ei dalu am ei phenderfyniadau, ond roedd yn gwybod bod ganddi'r holladl i wneud penderfyniadau craff a chreadigol.
En: She was still being rewarded for her decisions, but she knew she had the insight to make smart and creative choices.

Cy: Pan adawodd y prynhawn, roedd brwyn eto yn yr awyr.
En: As she left in the afternoon, there was a buzz in the air again.

Cy: Roedd hi bellach yn barod i ddechrau cyfnod newydd yn hanes ei chwmni.
En: She was now ready to start a new chapter in her company's history.

Cy: Roedd y deunydd ac addurniadau o'r cynhyrchwyr lleol yn uno yn amglyf yn ystod yr haf, gan ddangos bod unioniad rhwng y gymuned a datblygiad newydd.
En: The materials and decorations from the local producers blended seamlessly during the summer, showing the unity between the community and new development.

Cy: Roedd penderfyniadau graff wedi llwyddo unwaith eto.
En: Smart decisions had succeeded once again.

Vocabulary Words:
promise: addewid
overflowing: orlawn
whispers: sibrwd
determined: benderfynol
impression: argraff
compete: hoff o gystadlu
skeptical: amhegar
shadows: cysgod
tension: tensiwn
contemporary: pensaernïaeth gyfoes
torn: torri
pressure: pwysau
financial: ariannol
inspiration: ysbrydoliaeth
unique: unigryw
reflect: adlewyrchu
manufacturers: cynhyrchwyr
decorate: addurno
blend: cymysgedd
creativity: creadigrwydd
practicality: ymarweddaeth
ingenious: dyfeisgarwch
vision: gweledigaeth
rewarded: dalu
insight: holladl
seamlessly: amglyf
unity: uniad
development: datblygiad
succeed: llwyddo
current: cyfredol

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Dragon Delight: A Hilarious Beachside Adventure
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fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-03-22-34-02-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar ddiwrnod poeth o haf, roedd Gethin a Sioned ar lan y mor ar arfordir Sir Benfro, gyda golygfeydd godidog o glogwyni creigiog a'r traethau tywodlyd.
En: On a hot summer day, Gethin and Sioned were on the beach on the Pembrokeshire coast, with breathtaking views of rocky cliffs and sandy beaches.

Cy: "Bydd yn hwyl," meddai Sioned, yn llygadwyr i wyntoedd mâl ei blaned chwyddadwraig enfawr, draig fawr a welwodd y graen rhwng golau'r haul.
En: "It will be fun," said Sioned, eyeing the gentle winds of a gigantic inflatable, a large dragon that gleamed between the sunlight.

Cy: Roedd hi'n digwydd dod â'r ddraig fflodeuog fel phota cyfleus ar yr arfordir meddal, ond cafodd y sialens lleol frechledi lIe’r oeddent am osod yr arteffact pluog mewn car rhy fach.
En: She happened to bring the floral dragon as a convenient prop to the soft coast, but the local challenge got stuck where they intended to place the feathered artifact in a car too small.

Cy: "Mae'n rhy fawr!
En: "It's too big!"

Cy: " grymgododd Gethin, ag y roedd ei amynedd yn dirywio.
En: grumbled Gethin, whose patience was waning.

Cy: Roedden nhw'n taflu'r ddraig yw'r car, ond roedd dim ots faint y brwydrodd, roedd y ddraig yn rhy fawr i'r car bach.
En: They attempted to stuff the dragon into the car, but no matter how hard they fought, the dragon was too large for the small car.

Cy: Fe gafwyd tynged anhysbys, gyda pherchnogion yr arailator ysgafn yn gwylio'n bêl o fwynhad.
En: An unknown fate ensued, with the owners of the light vehicle watching in a fit of amusement.

Cy: "Bydda piws lle'r cyffwr," meddai rhywun o'r lan.
En: "There will be chaos somewhere," said someone from the shore.

Cy: Gethin, â lliw cras ei wynebnan, ystyried gostwng y ddraig, ond nid oedd Sioned am adael exgrys o ddeniadol, "Deflodd yn rhannol," pwysleisiodd hi, "rhag mynd i merginon o'r chwarae i'r cyfryw.
En: Gethin, with his face flushed with color, considered lowering the dragon, but Sioned didn't want to leave the attractive package, "It deflated partially," she insisted, "to avoid making a spectacle of ourselves."

Cy: "Finally, Gethin darganfyddodd mae galarddodi o’r ddwylo oedd raedda y sialens.
En: Finally, Gethin discovered that inflating from an angle was the key to the challenge.

Cy: Fe draciodd yr awyr o'r draig, ond rhoedy'n medru cadw pen y ddraig yn llonwog, er mwyn atgofion hwy na fyddai'n treiddio â'r golygfeydd.
En: He tracked the air from the dragon, but managed to keep the dragon's head buoyant, to recall that it wouldn't obscure the views.

Cy: "Wel," meddai Gethin wrth fynd lorlla o'r puro ar lan yr afon cysur mawredd,"darfodai wedi fy llawenydd.
En: "Well," said Gethin as he strolled from the comfort of the riverbank, "I am finished with my pleasure."

Cy: "Gyda'i gilydd, fe rannodd yr olwg wedi ei ffwyl ni ddarganfod, gan gael llonwwon o'r yr allfyd chwerthin, yn fan hynny'n llawn cywirdeb, ddaw'r bryniau.
En: Together, they shared the view they hadn't missed, sharing a hearty laugh from the highlands, filling that moment with certainty, from where the hills came.

Cy: Roedd hi ddim tramuno hwyr rydys yn llonydd.
En: It wasn't too late for them to be at peace.

Cy: Roedd Gethin wedi dysgu trampio o annisgwyl ar ol ddinas oddiwrth Sioned, er oedd Sioned, yn dysgu addo’n gwelog.
En: Gethin had unexpectedly learned to wander away from the city with Sioned, while Sioned had learned to promise her sights.

Cy: Roedd y golygfeydd eu diwrnod yn lleoli han i'w anhapus praw yn gigovyn.
En: The views of their day were situated in a place for them to happily witness everything openly.

Vocabulary Words:
breathtaking: godolig
inflatable: chwyddadwraig
gleamed: welwodd
artifact: arteffact
waning: dirywio
ensued: tynged
fit of amusement: pêl o fwynhad
chaos: cyffwr
flushed: cras
deflated: deflodd
partially: rhannol
spectacle: merginon
obscure: treiddio
strolled: lorlla
comfort: cysur
buoyant: llonwog
recall: atgofion
hearty laugh: llonwwon
certainty: cywirdeb
hills: bryniau
peace: llonydd
wander: trampio
unexpectedly: annisgwyl
sights: gwelog
witness: praw
gigantic: enfawr
soft: meddal
patience: amynedd
owners: perchnogion
tracked: traciodd

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Beyond Horizons: A Journey from Colleagues to Companions
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Yn cysgodion y Wyddfa, mae awyr yr haf yn disgleirio dros Barc Cenedlaethol Eryri, lle mae Rhys, Seren ac Eira yn camu allan o’r car.
En: In the shadows of y Wyddfa, the summer sky shines over Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, where Rhys, Seren, and Eira step out of the car.

Cy: Tîm cydweithwyr ydynt, ond heddiw, maen nhw’n gobeithio bod yn fwy na dim ond hynny.
En: They are a team of colleagues, but today, they hope to be more than just that.

Cy: Mae Rhys yn teimlo fel pe bai ei ysbryd anturus wedi ei ddal rhwng waliau’r swyddfa yng Nghaerdydd.
En: Rhys feels as if his adventurous spirit has been trapped between the office walls in Caerdydd.

Cy: Mae Seren wrth ei bodd â bod yn ganolbwynt sylw, bob tro yn gwneud i bawb chwerthin gyda’i hanesion.
En: Seren loves being the center of attention, always making everyone laugh with her stories.

Cy: Ond, mae Eira yn dawel, yn meithrin heddwch lle bynnag rydy hi'n mynd.
En: However, Eira is quiet, fostering peace wherever she goes.

Cy: Wrth iddynt gychwyn, mae golygfeydd trawiadol o’r mynyddoedd yn lledaenu o’u blaenau.
En: As they set off, striking views of the mountains spread out before them.

Cy: Mae Rhys yn gwybod ei fod angen rhywbeth mwy, rhywbeth go iawn.
En: Rhys knows he needs something more, something real.

Cy: Yn ystod y gweithgareddau tîm, mae Rhys yn edrych o draw i’r mynyddoedd.
En: During the team activities, Rhys gazes across to the mountains.

Cy: Y syniad o helfa drysor, ac adeiladu pontydd â ffon sydd ar y golwg, ddim yn apelio ato.
En: The idea of a treasure hunt and building bridges with sticks doesn't appeal to him.

Cy: Mae eisiau crwydro, darganfod y tir gyda phopeth sydd ganddo i'w gynnig.
En: He wants to explore, to discover the land with everything it has to offer.

Cy: Pan mae pawb wedi setlo ar ôl cinio, mae Rhys yn sefyll o’i gorau.
En: When everyone has settled after lunch, Rhys stands at his best.

Cy: "Beth am antur fach?
En: "How about a little adventure?"

Cy: " mae’n gofyn dan ei wynt, ond digon uchel i’w gydweithwyr glywed.
En: he whispers, but loud enough for his colleagues to hear.

Cy: Mae Seren yn chwysu.
En: Seren is sweating.

Cy: "Hwyrach y dylem gadw at y cynllun," meddai hi, gyda’i llygaid eang agored, yn awchu am rywbeth newydd.
En: "Perhaps we should stick to the plan," she says, her eyes wide open, yearning for something new.

Cy: Ond mae Eira, yn syndod, yn dwyn ei challen.
En: But Eira, surprisingly, takes up his challenge.

Cy: "Beth yw’r pwynt o fod yma os nad ydym ni’n profi’r gwir natur?
En: "What's the point of being here if we don't experience the true nature?"

Cy: " medda hi, ei llais yn dawel ond llawn penderfyniad.
En: she says, her voice quiet but full of determination.

Cy: Mae Rhys yn arwain y ffordd, ei gamau yn benderfynol ar hyd y llwybr.
En: Rhys leads the way, his steps determined along the path.

Cy: Ond yn fuan, mae’r llwybr cul yn dechrau diflannu, y tir yn dechrau cyfyngu.
En: But soon, the narrow trail begins to disappear, the terrain starting to confine.

Cy: Mae’r garreg lanast yn her goesol.
En: The rocky chaos presents a physical challenge.

Cy: Mae Rhys yn stopio, teimlad o anhawster yn llenwi ei fron.
En: Rhys stops, a feeling of difficulty filling his chest.

Cy: "A ddylem ni droi yn ôl?
En: "Should we turn back?"

Cy: " yw’r cwestiwn sy’n llenwi’r awyr.
En: is the question that fills the air.

Cy: Ond mae golwg Eira yn dweud mwy na geiriau.
En: But Eira's look says more than words.

Cy: "Rydym ynddi gyda’n gilydd.
En: "We're in it together.

Cy: Rydyn ni'n gallu gwneud hyn.
En: We can do this."

Cy: " Mae hynny’n rhoi sicrwydd i Rhys.
En: That gives Rhys assurance.

Cy: Mae Seren yn chwerthin, "Ynghyd gyda chi i gyd, dwi ddim yn poeni am ddim.
En: Seren laughs, "Along with all of you, I'm not worried about anything."

Cy: "Maen nhw’n parhau, traed yn ymestyn i bob cam newydd ag ofn a hyder ynddo.
En: They continue, their feet stretching to every new step with fear and confidence entwined.

Cy: Mae’r dirwedd yn dod yn fwy garw, ond, gyda gwaith tîm ac anogaeth annisgwyl, maen nhw’n ei gyflawni.
En: The landscape becomes more rugged, but with teamwork and unexpected encouragement, they accomplish it.

Cy: Wrth edrych draw i Eryri, mae Rhys yn ddeall bod mewn bywyd, mae angen mwy na dim ond dianc.
En: Looking out over Eryri, Rhys understands that in life, more is needed than just escaping.

Cy: Mae angen dewrder i ddilyn ei galon a’r gallu i arwain.
En: Courage is needed to follow his heart and the ability to lead.

Cy: Mae wedi darganfod cydbwysedd newydd, rhwng antur a chyfrifoldeb.
En: He has discovered a new balance, between adventure and responsibility.

Cy: Mae’r diwrnod yn gorffen gyda’r haul yn suddo, ac mae Rhys a’i ffrindiau newydd yn edrych ar eu darganfyddaid newydd.
En: The day ends with the sun setting, and Rhys and his new friends look at their newfound discoveries.

Cy: Dim ond eiliadau bach yw’r rhai sy’n pontio rhwyg rhwng cydweithwyr i gyd, cyd-brofwyr sydd eisiau dysgu gyda’u gilydd.
En: It's only small moments that bridge the gap between colleagues to companions who want to learn together.

Cy: Er nad oedd Rhys yn gadael Cymru, roedd wedi teithiodd ymhell y tu hwnt i’w galon, ac yn dymuno gwneud yr un antur eto.
En: Although Rhys did not leave Cymru, he traveled far beyond his heart and wishes to have the same adventure again.

Vocabulary Words:
shadows: cysgodion
adventurous: anturus
colleagues: cydweithwyr
trapped: dal
center of attention: ganolbwynt sylw
fostering: meithrin
striking: trawiadol
gazes: edrych o draw
treasure hunt: helfa drysor
appeal: apelio
settled: setlo
whispers: gofyn dan ei wynt
yearning: awchu
challenge: challen
determination: penderfyniad
narrow: cul
terrain: tir
confinement: cyfyngu
chaos: lanast
assurance: sicrwydd
rooky: rhewfryn
fear: ofn
rugged: garw
courage: dewrder
balance: cydbwysedd
companions: cyd-brofwyr
discoveries: darganfyddaid
bridges: pontydd
responsibility: cyfrifoldeb