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Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Winning Hearts: Rhys's Dragon Quest at Gŵyl Ifan Fair
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Wrth droedio i mewn i'r ffair ganoloesol yng Nghymru, roedd arogl cig rhost yn llenwi'r aer.
En: As they stepped into the medieval fair in Cymru, the scent of roast meat filled the air.

Cy: Roedd Rhys a Carys yn cerdded gyda'i gilydd, wedi'u tynnu gan ryw gyffro na ellid fyth ei esbonio gyda geiriau.
En: Rhys and Carys walked together, drawn by some excitement that could never be explained with words.

Cy: Roedd baneri lliwgar yn chwifio uwchben, a'r dorf yn llon â chwerthin a sôn.
En: Colorful banners flapped above, and the crowd was lively with laughter and chatter.

Cy: Yn yr haf codennog hwn, roedd pobl o bob cwr yn dathlu Gŵyl Ifan Ganol Haf.
En: In this bustling summer gathering, people from all around were celebrating the Midsummer Festival of Gŵyl Ifan Ganol Haf.

Cy: Roedd plant yn rhedeg o gwmpas yn chwarae gemau, a minstrels yn chwarae alawon bendigedig ar eu telynau a'u pibau.
En: Children ran around playing games, while minstrels played delightful tunes on their harps and pipes.

Cy: Roedd Rhys yn edrych ar ddigonedd o sefyllfaoedd â gemau â llygad disglair.
En: Rhys looked at an abundance of game stalls with bright, eager eyes.

Cy: Roedd un gem, fodd bynnag, yn dal ei sylw: y stondin gyda'r draig meddal enfawr.
En: One game, however, caught his attention: the stall with the gigantic soft dragon.

Cy: “Carys,” meddai Rhys yn angerddol, “rwy'n mynd i ennill hynny i ti. Bydd yn anrheg i ddangos fy nghariad.”
En: “Carys,” said Rhys passionately, “I’m going to win that for you. It will be a gift to show my love.”

Cy: Gwenodd Carys, gyda'i llygaid yn disgleirio o falchder tuag at ei bartner penderfynol.
En: Carys smiled, her eyes shining with pride toward her determined partner.

Cy: “Wyt ti'n siŵr, Rhys?” gofynnodd gyda gwen fachog, yn gwybod am ei hanallu i ennill gemau'r ffair.
En: “Are you sure, Rhys?” she asked with a playful grin, knowing about his inability to win fair games.

Cy: Roedd y gêm yn syml. Taflu cylchoedd dros weddillion potiau.
En: The game was simple: throw rings over remains of pots.

Cy: Ond, roedd hi'n haws dweud na gwneud.
En: But, it was easier said than done.

Cy: Taflodd Rhys ei gylch cyntaf.
En: Rhys threw his first ring.

Cy: Methiant! Rhy gymesur.
En: Failure! Too symmetrical.

Cy: Poeni.
En: Worry.

Cy: Eto, daeth cylch.
En: Again, a ring flew.

Cy: Methiant.
En: Failure.

Cy: Cymdogion yn ceisio tra amheus.
En: Neighbors trying, highly skeptical.

Cy: Roedden nhw'n gryfach.
En: They were tougher.

Cy: Ond nid oedd Rhys yn rhoi'r gorau i geisio.
En: But Rhys did not give up.

Cy: Eto ac eto, taflodd ei gylchoedd, pob un yn hedfan i un ochr, heb fynd trwodd.
En: Again and again, he threw his rings, each one flying to the side, not going through.

Cy: Roedd ychydig o bobl yn edrych arno, y gêm ei hun yn dod yn fwy o ddifyrrwch na'r ddraig.
En: A few people watched him, the game itself becoming more entertaining than the dragon.

Cy: Gwenodd Carys yn gefnogol wrth ei ymyl, yn ei gwneud hi'n amlwg bod ei gais yn golygu mwy na'r gem ei hun.
En: Carys smiled supportively beside him, making it clear that his effort meant more than the game itself.

Cy: “Dim problem, Rhys,” meddai, yn dal ei law.
En: “No problem, Rhys,” she said, holding his hand.

Cy: Yna daeth yr eiliad honno.
En: Then that moment came.

Cy: Ar yr ymgais nwyr, ffwrciai un cylch yn gracio fellten a chyrraedd ei nod!
En: On the nth attempt, one ring forked like lightning and reached its target!

Cy: Torrwyd y dorf yn gywair o lawenydd a saboth Cadarn.
En: The crowd burst into a chorus of joy and boisterous applause.

Cy: “Na, edrych!” gwaeddodd Rhys mewn syndod o'r breuddwyd a ddaeth yn wir.
En: “Look!” shouted Rhys, in amazement of the dream come true.

Cy: Fel llongwr ar y mȏr, cymerodd y ddraig, heb anadlu, o'r dyn â'r wên fawr, gan ei roi i Carys.
En: Like a sailor on the sea, he took the dragon, breathless, from the man with the big smile, and handed it to Carys.

Cy: Hysbysai'r dorf hynny'n goron ei gêm wych, ond roedd Carys yn gwybod llawer gwell.
En: The crowd hailed this as the crown of his great game, but Carys knew much better.

Cy: Roedd y draig yn fwy na bethau deifiol.
En: The dragon was more than a trifling thing.

Cy: Roedd ymrwymiad Rhys yr anrheg go iawn.
En: It was Rhys's commitment that was the real gift.

Cy: “Diolch, Rhys,” a chymerodd y ddraig gyda'i chalon yn chwyddo â theyrngarwch a gofal.
En: “Thank you, Rhys,” she said, taking the dragon with her heart swelling with loyalty and care.

Cy: Roedd Rhys yn synhwyro mai dim ond gweithredoedd oedd y rhodd iddi.
En: Rhys sensed that it was only actions that were the true gift to her.

Cy: Roedd un peth yn sicrach na phoer euraidd yn disgleirio mewn gôl.
En: One thing was certain more than golden exuberance shining in a goal.

Cy: Roedd carwriaeth eu rhannu'n gryfach nag un gêm yn erbyn lluoedd.
En: Their shared romance was stronger than any game against the odds.

Cy: Ac felly cerddodd nhw i ffwrdd, â rhandir cyffro'r haf yn dal o'u cwmpas.
En: And so they walked away, with the excitement of summer still all around them.

Vocabulary Words:
medieval: ganoloesol
fair: ffair
scent: arogl
chatter: sôn
banners: baneri
gathering: codennog
minstrels: minstrels
delightful: bendigedig
abundance: digonedd
attentively: dan sylw
gigantic: enfawr
passionately: angerddol
determined: penderfynol
symmetrical: cymesur
skeptical: amheus
applause: cywair
breathless: heb anadlu
commitment: ymrwymiad
loyalty: teyrngarwch
exuberance: phoer euraidd
romance: carwriaeth
trifling: deifiol
chorus: sabboth Cadarn
rings: cylchoedd
attempt: ymgais
fabulous: bendigedig
certain: sicrach
shine: disgleirio
gaze: gwyliad
burst: torrwyd

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The Scribe's Quest: Unveiling Midsummer's Hidden Treasure
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Roedd yn ddiwrnod perffaith o haf.
En: It was a perfect summer's day.

Cy: Roedd y pentref canoloesol yn llawn bywyd.
En: The medieval village was full of life.

Cy: Roedd marchnad yr haf yn llenwi'r stryd â sŵn a lliw.
En: The summer market filled the street with noise and color.

Cy: Baneri lliwgar yn chwifio yn y gwynt cynnes.
En: Colorful flags waved in the warm wind.

Cy: Arogl bara ffres a pherlysiau yn llenwi'r aer.
En: The smell of fresh bread and herbs filled the air.

Cy: Ganol yr orymdaith roedd Gareth.
En: In the middle of the parade was Gareth.

Cy: Sgrifennydd ifanc, sy'n hiraethu am gael ei barchu.
En: A young scribe, yearning to be respected.

Cy: Yn y pentref, roedd cryn dipyn o gyffro.
En: In the village, there was quite a bit of excitement.

Cy: Roedd trysor o'r Mynachlog wedi diflannu.
En: A treasure from the Abbey had disappeared.

Cy: Cwpan, yn honni i fod o rymoedd sanctaidd, wedi mynd ar goll.
En: A cup, claimed to have holy powers, had gone missing.

Cy: A hithau'n Ddydd Canol Haf, roedd pawb yn brysur gyda'r gwyliau - nes i'r drwg newydd yma ddod i'r amlwg.
En: On Midsummer's Day, everyone was busy with the festivities - until the bad news emerged.

Cy: Roedd Gareth yn penlinio gyda thasg fawr.
En: Gareth knelt with a daunting task.

Cy: Roedd e'n benderfynol o ddod o hyd i'r cwpan.
En: He was determined to find the cup.

Cy: Crwydrais o gwmpas i ddarganfod y gwir.
En: I wandered around to discover the truth.

Cy: Roedd y bobl yn amau ei gilydd, ac roedd honiadau'n hedfan fel dail yn y gwynt.
En: The people were suspicious of each other, and accusations flew like leaves in the wind.

Cy: Rhoddodd Gareth ei fuddugoliaeth o’r neilltu a penderfynodd fynd at Rhian.
En: Gareth set aside his pride and decided to seek out Rhian.

Cy: Roedd y perlysieuyn yn nabod pobl y pentref yn dda.
En: The herbalist knew the village people well.

Cy: Efallai y gallai helpu.
En: Perhaps she could help.

Cy: "Rhian," meddai Gareth, "rydym angen dy gynorthwyo di.
En: "Rhian," said Gareth, "we need your assistance.

Cy: Mae rhywbeth pwysig wedi mynd ar goll o'r Mynachlog.
En: Something important has gone missing from the Abbey."

Cy: "Rhian oedd â llawer o gyfrinachau.
En: Rhian was privy to many secrets.

Cy: Fe wnaeth hi edrych i lygaid Gareth, a nodio.
En: She looked into Gareth's eyes and nodded.

Cy: "Deallaf.
En: "I understand.

Cy: Byddwn yn siarad â'r bobl, gweld a allwn ddarganfod unrhyw wybodaeth ddefnyddiol," atebodd.
En: I will speak to the people, see if we can find any useful information," she replied.

Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw weithio gyda'i gilydd, cafwyd mwy o wybodaeth.
En: As they worked together, they gathered more information.

Cy: Ond roedd y cliwiau'n camarwain, yn twyllodrus.
En: But the clues were misleading, deceitful.

Cy: Teimlai Gareth rwystr ei alluoedd ei hun.
En: Gareth felt the limits of his own abilities.

Cy: Felly, cerddodd Gareth at Eira.
En: So, Gareth walked over to Eira.

Cy: Mynaich ifanc, tawel, gyda gorffennol cudd.
En: A young monk, quiet, with a hidden past.

Cy: Roedd yn edrych yn isel, ond roedd Gareth yn gwbod bod rhywbeth mwy iddi.
En: She seemed downcast, but Gareth knew there was more to her.

Cy: "Eira, byddai'n ddiolchgar am dy gymorth.
En: "Eira, I would be grateful for your help.

Cy: Beth allai di ei weld o fewn muriau'r Mynachlog?
En: What have you seen within the walls of the Abbey?"

Cy: "Wrth wrando ar Eira, daeth goleuni newydd i fyny.
En: Listening to Eira, a new light emerged.

Cy: Roedd nodiadau bychain a gwybodaeth cudd mewn llyfrau.
En: There were small notes and hidden information in books.

Cy: Canolbwyntiodd Eira ar weld y pentref yn fwy perthnasol nag erioed.
En: Eira focused on seeing the village more relevantly than ever.

Cy: Roedd y cwpan ymysg masnachwyr, cuddiedig mewn golwg glir.
En: The cup was among the traders, hidden in plain sight.

Cy: Roedd hi bellach yn amser i wynebu'r teithydd a oedd yn gyfrifol am guddio’r trysor gwerthfawr.
En: It was now time to confront the traveler responsible for hiding the valuable treasure.

Cy: Canolfan y farchnad oedd y lleoliad, y pentrefwyr yn cyfweld, ac yn ddiddiwedd sŵn.
En: The market center was the location, the villagers questioning, and an endless noise.

Cy: "Rydw i wedi dod hyd i wir," meddai Gareth yn uchel, yn wynebu'r person gan amheuaeth.
En: "I have found the truth," said Gareth loudly, confronting the suspect.

Cy: Roedd y cwpan yno, cuddiedig ond ddiogel.
En: The cup was there, hidden but safe.

Cy: Fe adroddwyd y gwir.
En: The truth was revealed.

Cy: Mae'r cwpan wedi dychwelyd i’r lle cafodd ei ddarganfod.
En: The cup was returned to where it was found.

Cy: Mae pentrefwyr wedi cymeradwyo Gareth, a'r parch yn aros a ehangu.
En: The villagers praised Gareth, and respect remained and grew.

Cy: Mae Gareth wedi dysgu na cheir cryfder mewn unigolrwydd, ond yn nhîm - a mawr allu.
En: Gareth learned that strength is not in solitude, but in the team - a great ability.

Cy: Dydd Canol Haf wnaeth gri, yn effro.
En: Midsummer's Day cried out, vibrantly.

Cy: Roedd popeth yn ffrwydro i liw, cadarnhad oedd yn parhau.
En: Everything exploded in color, a confirmation that endured.

Cy: Mae'r holl sefyllfa ddaeth yn heddwch o fewn ei lili.
En: The whole situation came to peace within its lily.

Cy: Mae tîm mewn tinnyn gyda'r stera na dau.
En: There is strength in a team with the union against two.

Cy: Gyda hynny daeth yr heddwch, a'r canlyniad yn fendigedig.
En: With that came peace, and the result was wonderful.

Cy: Roedd Gareth yn sefyll yn uchel, ac roedd bywyd y farchnad yn troi i gychwyn newydd, a chyfeillgarwch hyd newyddion negeseuon.
En: Gareth stood tall, and the life of the market turned to a new beginning, and friendships to newfound messages.

Vocabulary Words:
medieval: canoloesol
scribe: sgrifennydd
yearning: hiraethu
excited: cyffro
disappeared: ddiflannu
holy: sanctaidd
emerged: dod i'r amlwg
daunting: fawr
determined: benderfynol
suspicious: amau
accusations: honniadau
herbalist: perlysieuyn
assist: cynorthwyo
privy: cyfrinachau
nodded: nodi
misleading: camarwain
deceitful: twyllodrus
abilities: allu
downcast: isel
grateful: diolchgar
hidden: cuddiedig
traders: masnachwyr
confront: wynebu
suspect: amheuaeth
treasure: trysor
praised: cymeradwyo
peace: heddwch
endured: parhau
vibrantly: effro
newfound: newyddion

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: St Fagan Serenades: A Journey Through Welsh Paths
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Wrth i'r heulwen gynhesu St Fagan, roedd y golau yn dod i lawr ar yr hen adeiladau amrywiol, pob un â'i hanes unigryw.
En: As the sunlight warmed St Fagan, the light cascaded down on the various old buildings, each with its own unique history.

Cy: Gwnewch breifat y staff oedd Carys yn cerdded trwyddyn nhw.
En: Making her way through them was Carys, who was walking along the private staff paths.

Cy: Roedd hi wedi ymweld â'r amgueddfa i ddianc rhag monotoni bywyd bob dydd ac i ymgolli ym mhob peth Cymreig.
En: She had visited the museum to escape the monotony of everyday life and to immerse herself in everything Welsh.

Cy: Gyda hi, roedd Mabon, ei ffrind annwyl, yn wibdaith, bob amser yn annog Carys i wneud pethau annisgwyl.
En: With her was Mabon, her dear friend, always on an adventure, constantly encouraging Carys to do unexpected things.

Cy: Ar y llaw arall, roedd Owain yno gyda'i gamera llachar, yn damcaniaethol a phrysur yn ceisio dal momentau perffaith ar gyfer nodyn o ddaith.
En: On the other hand, Owain was there with his bright camera, busy and theoretical as he tried to capture perfect moments for his travel notes.

Cy: Roedd y prosiect hwn yn bwysig iddo.
En: This project was important to him.

Cy: Pob click o'i gamera oedd fel paragraff mewn stori, a roedd am ddal hanfod byw o St Fagan.
En: Every click of his camera was like a paragraph in a story, and he wanted to capture the essence of life at St Fagan.

Cy: Daeth y ddau i wydd yr un tai, y felin afon.
En: The two arrived at the same cottages, the river mill.

Cy: Carys a Mabon yn edrych i mewn gydag angerdd, tra oedd Owain yn cydosod ei ochr orau i gael y saethu perffaith.
En: Carys and Mabon looked inside passionately, while Owain composed his best angle for the perfect shot.

Cy: Hwntwmp, roedd Mabon yn gwenu i Owain, "Dyma'ch cyfle Carys," gwthiodd ei ffrind i ochr Owain, "Wyt ti'n mwynhau ffotograffiaeth?
En: Suddenly, Mabon smiled at Owain, "Here's your chance, Carys," he nudged his friend towards Owain, "Do you enjoy photography?"

Cy: "Trodd Owain gyda chymysgedd o chwilfrydedd a phethau diddorol.
En: Owain turned with a mix of curiosity and interest.

Cy: "Ie, mae ffotograffiaeth fel cofion mewn lluniau," atebodd.
En: "Yes, photography is like memories in pictures," he replied.

Cy: Cawsant sgwrs fyr, pan welodd Owain ddawn Carys am hanes Cymreig, rhoddodd wahoddiad i gymryd ran mewn ei brosiect.
En: They had a brief conversation, during which Owain noticed Carys's love for Welsh history and invited her to participate in his project.

Cy: Roedd hi'n gytûn gyda llawenydd cynnil.
En: She agreed with a subtle joy.

Cy: Wrth grwydro drwy y rhedyn gwyrdd a gwrando ar straeon y cartrefi pren, daeth Owain a Carys yn ffrindiau.
En: As they wandered through the green ferns and listened to the stories of the wooden homes, Owain and Carys became friends.

Cy: Yng nghanol y bwthyn, roedd taflen fechan yn sôn am arteffact newydd, taliad Nadolig, wedi'i gadw'n dawel ar gyfer cynnal ysbryd cymuned.
En: In the middle of the cottage, there was a small leaflet speaking of a new artifact, a Christmas payment, quietly preserved to maintain community spirit.

Cy: Ymgynghorwyd y ddau gyda'u penau i lawr, deall sawl gair newydd, wrth astudio'n fanwl.
En: They consulted with their heads together, learning several new words, as they studied closely.

Cy: Cyn iddi ddeall, roedd hi'n amser iddynt fynd.
En: Before she realized it, it was time for them to leave.

Cy: Roedd y dydd bron ar ben, ond nid y cwmnïaeth.
En: The day was almost over, but not the company.

Cy: Dywedodd Carys ac Owain eu hebyrth gyda dangosiadau'r ffôn.
En: Carys and Owain said their goodbyes using their phones.

Cy: Wedi gorddi rhai cyffyrddiadau, cawd trefn.
En: After a flurry of touches, plans were set.

Cy: O'r miri, cawsant drydydd cofnod o'r dydd y dre.
En: From the excitement, they gained a third account of the day's events.

Cy: Gadawodd Carys a Owain yr amgueddfa, â llawer o bethau i'w pasio yn ôl ac ymlaen, hyder a thir newydd dan eu traed.
En: Carys and Owain left the museum, with much to share back and forth, confidence and new ground beneath their feet.

Cy: Roedd y prynhawn wedi eu gadael â drysau agored i anturiaethau'r byd uwchben yr hyn yr oedd ennyn a chamera yn gallu ei ddarllen.
En: The afternoon had left them with open doors to adventures beyond what recollection and a camera could capture.

Cy: Roedd gan Ysgol Haf archiadue nesaf yn barod.
En: Ysgol Haf had the next inquiry in readiness.

Cy: Ysbrydoledig ac wedi'u golchi gan yr haul, canfododd y ddau unigrwydd yn ddifyrdeb, a chwilio am yr hyn oedd gynt.
En: Inspired and sun-washed, the two found solitude in delight and searched for what once was.

Cy: Roedd barddoniaeth real o lenyddiaeth a dychymyg wedi troi'n realiti am dro.
En: The real poetry of literature and imagination had turned into reality for a moment.

Cy: Roedd bondigrybwyll y cyfarwyddebu hwn, a phosibiliadau'r dyfodol yn creu gwên barhaus ar wynebau'r ddau.
En: There was a mention of this direction, and the possibilities of the future created a constant smile on both of their faces.

Vocabulary Words:
sunlight: heulwen
warmed: gynhesu
cascaded: dod i lawr
monotony: monotoni
immerse: ymgolli
adventure: wibdaith
encouraging: yn annog
capturing: ceisio dal
artifact: arteffact
essence: hanfod
theoretical: damcaniaethol
passionately: gydag angerdd
composed: cydosod
curiosity: chwilfrydedd
photography: ffotograffiaeth
subtle: cynnil
leaflet: taflen
preserved: wedi'i gadw
community: cymuned
flurry: miri
solitude: unigrwydd
poetry: barddoniaeth
literature: lenyddiaeth
imagination: dychymyg
constant: barhaus
futures: posibiliadau'r dyfodol
venture: archiad
solidity: dyfnaf
endeavor: yr hyn yr oedd ennyn
preservation: cynnal

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Bridging Timelines: Light, Heritage, and New Narratives
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Wrth i'r haul setlo dros orielau godidog Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd, roedd gwaith carwriaeth y tair cymeriad mewn tŷ ysbryd o ysbrydoliaeth newydd a chynhysgaeth gynhanesyddol yn hollgofodol.
En: As the sun set over the magnificent galleries of Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd, the work of courtship among the three characters in a house of spiritual inspiration and prehistoric heritage was all-encompassing.

Cy: Roedd Ioan, curadur brwd gyda pharch mawr at hanes Cymru, yn sefyll yn y canol.
En: Ioan, an enthusiastic curator with great respect for the history of Wales, stood in the middle.

Cy: Roedd ei olwg yn brathu â brwdfrydedd wrth i ef ddod a chontractwrion i osod taflunyddion modern efo y cerfluniau hynafol o gerrig.
En: His gaze was filled with enthusiasm as he brought in contractors to install modern projectors alongside the ancient stone sculptures.

Cy: Roedd Ioan yn edrych ymlaen at Sostis yr Haf, cyfle i uno'r hen a'r newydd trwy ddefnyddio technoleg i ddod â'r arteffactau hyn yn fyw.
En: Ioan was looking forward to the Summer Solstice, an opportunity to unite the old and the new by using technology to bring these artifacts to life.

Cy: Yn agos ato, Carys, intern mwyn ei natur, yn gwylio pob symudiad gyda llygad dysgu.
En: Close to him was Carys, a naturally pleasant intern, watching every movement with a learning eye.

Cy: Roedd hi'n amser dysgu am dreftadaeth ei gwlad, a chreu cysylltiadau modern gyda'r gorffennol.
En: It was time for her to learn about her country's heritage and to create modern connections with the past.

Cy: Ar y llaw arall, roedd Emyr, y hanesydd profiadol, yn sefyll yn gefn y neuadd.
En: On the other hand, Emyr, the experienced historian, stood at the back of the hall.

Cy: Roedd ei lygaid hallt yn ystyried y cyfleusterau newydd gyda amheuaeth.
En: His critical eyes surveyed the new facilities with skepticism.

Cy: "Rhaid yw cadw stori yr hen fel y bu," meddai, ei lais yn llenwi'r gofod rhwng cariad i'r hen a'r newydd.
En: "The story of the past must be preserved as it was," he said, his voice filling the space between a love for the old and the new.

Cy: Roedd ei farn yn glir: yr hanes ydy'r hanes.
En: His opinion was clear: history is history.

Cy: Dechreuodd tirwedd y oriel ddisgleirio wrth i Ioan benderfynu troi ar y taflunyddion i greu argraff flaenllaw.
En: The landscape of the gallery began to shine as Ioan decided to turn on the projectors to make a prominent impression.

Cy: Roedd Carys, â'i gwybod bod rhywbeth mwy yn y dyfodol, a helpu.
En: Carys, knowing there was something more in the future, helped.

Cy: Ond, chefai hi'n anodd beth oedd y ffordd orau i ateb y sefyllfa, ei deimladau'n gwrthdaro â'r amgythiad rhwng Ioan ac Emyr.
En: Yet, she found it difficult to decide the best way to respond to the situation, her feelings clashing with the tension between Ioan and Emyr.

Cy: Wrth i noswyl yr arddangosfa agosáu, roedd yr adnewyddu wedi cyffroi, ond roedd cyffro fel mwg ysu tân yn cael ei dorri gan fethiant technegol annisgwyl – fe ddisgleiriodd deallusion Ioan gyda llawn golchiadau myrdd o fewn eiliad.
En: As the evening of the exhibition approached, the renovation had excited, but excitement was like the smoke of a burning fire cut short by an unexpected technical failure—Ioan's insights flashed with a myriad of washes in a second.

Cy: Fe ddaeth tensiwn i'r brig, wrth i Ioan a Emyr wynebu eu pryderon, diolch i glic llawn tensiwn.
En: Tension reached its peak, as Ioan and Emyr faced their concerns, thanks to a moment full of tension.

Cy: Ac felly, fe benderfynodd Emyr serennu, gan godi ei lais yn y cyfuniad – fe'r addasodd ei wybodaeth ddofn am y cariwisiaeth i bortreadu naratifau hiliog y gwaith cof mewn ffordd a oedd yn addysg na'r elfenau'r ychwanegu.
En: And so, Emyr decided to shine, raising his voice in combination—he adapted his deep knowledge of the exhibition to portray racially charged narratives in a way that educated beyond the added elements.

Cy: Tystrodd Carys, a dysgodd hi roedd y syniadau gorau'n digwydd trwy weithio gyda'i gilydd.
En: Carys witnessed, and she learned that the best ideas happen through collaboration.

Cy: Nid oedd rhaid iddi dewis – roedd y dulliau traddodiadol a'r rhai newydd yn gallu cydblethu i weithio gyda'i gilydd.
En: She did not have to choose—the traditional methods and the new ones could intertwine to work together.

Cy: Ar ddiwedd y noson, ymddangosodd y arteffactau, efo naratif haniaethol newydd wedi'i gynnwys.
En: At the end of the night, the artifacts appeared with a new abstract narrative included.

Cy: Roedd Ioan, eisoes cyfoethog gyda gwybodaeth newydd am sut i gyfuno technoleg â traddodiadau, yn cytuno.
En: Ioan, already enriched with new knowledge on how to combine technology with traditions, agreed.

Cy: Emyr, iddo y duedd tuag at y heddiw wedi dod i welw yn ei feddwl, yn llyncu cu pledio â'i wên yn naturiol.
En: Emyr, whose tendency towards the present had faded in his mind, swallowed his plea with a natural smile.

Cy: Fe ddarganfyddodd y tri bod hanes yn fyw gyda meddyliau traddodiadol yn cael marc arbennig – yn ymestyn rhwng y gorffennol a'r presennol.
En: The three discovered that history is alive with traditional thoughts having a special mark—extending between the past and the present.

Cy: Roedd Carys, nawdd o'r ddau, bellach yn teimlo ei llais yn ei dyfeisiau.
En: Carys, supported by both, now felt her voice in her inventions.

Cy: Gallai pawb weld bod stori pobl Cymru yn byw trwy fyw, llawn olygfeydd, llawn o lleisiau, loywyddi a chanafannau.
En: Everyone could see that the story of the Welsh people lived through vibrant, eventful scenes, full of voices, soliloquies, and choruses.

Cy: Roedd yr hen ysbrydion yn dal i sibrwd eu straeon wrth iddynt barhau i ganu glŵy.
En: The old spirits still whispered their tales as they continued to sing praise.

Vocabulary Words:
magnificent: godidog
courtship: carwriaeth
spiritual: ysbrydol
prehistoric: cynhanesyddol
curator: curadur
contractors: contractwrion
install: gosod
projectors: taflunyddion
sculptures: cerfluniau
artifact: arteffact
intern: intern
heritage: treftadaeth
skepticism: amheuaeth
preserved: cadw
prominent: bwydwrhoi
impression: argraff
renovation: adnewyddu
unexpected: annisgwyl
technical failure: methiannol technegol
tension: tensiwn
concerns: pryderon
adapted: addasodd
collaboration: gweithio gyda'i gilydd
intertwine: cydblethu
abstract: haniaethol
narrative: naratif
tradition: traddodiad
inventions: dyfeisiau
scenes: olygfeydd
whispered: sibrwd

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Votes of Change: How One Day Can Transform a Community
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-20-22-34-02-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Gethin cerddodd trwy strydoedd bychain y pentref, gwres yr haf yn gwenu arno o'r awyr las.
En: Gethin walked through the small streets of the village, the summer heat smiling down on him from the blue sky.

Cy: Roedd arno frwdfrydedd ac uchelgais.
En: He was full of enthusiasm and ambition.

Cy: Rostyr o wawr, heddiw, roedd etholiad pwysig yn cymryd lle, a byddai'n penderfynu cyfeiriad dyfodol y gymuned fach honno.
En: At the break of dawn today, there was an important election taking place, and it would decide the direction of the future for this small community.

Cy: Yn yr orsaf bleidleisio, roedd popeth yn brysur.
En: At the polling station, everything was busy.

Cy: Golau'r haul trwy'r ffenestri tal yn taflu cysgodion ar lawr pren y neuadd goffa.
En: The sunlight through the tall windows cast shadows on the wooden floor of the memorial hall.

Cy: Yn y cornel roedd Carys, yn edrych yn ansicr.
En: In the corner was Carys, looking uncertain.

Cy: Roedd hi am bleidleisio am y tro cyntaf, ond roedd y penderfyniad hwn yn pwyso'n drwm arni.
En: She was about to vote for the first time, but this decision weighed heavily on her.

Cy: Daeth Gethin at ei hochr.
En: Gethin came to her side.

Cy: "Bore da, Carys!
En: "Good morning, Carys!"

Cy: " meddai'n hynaws.
En: he said kindly.

Cy: "Mae dy lais di'n bwysig.
En: "Your voice is important."

Cy: ""Ydy o wir?
En: "Is it really?"

Cy: " gofynnodd Carys, yn ceisio cuddio ei hunan-amheuaeth.
En: asked Carys, attempting to hide her self-doubt.

Cy: "Ydy," atebodd Gethin yn bendant.
En: "It is," Gethin answered firmly.

Cy: "Mae'r newid yn dechrau gyda phob un pleidlais.
En: "Change begins with every single vote.

Cy: Mae dy llais di'n rhodd.
En: Your voice is a gift.

Cy: Mae'n gallu dylanwadu.
En: It can influence."

Cy: "Roedd Carys yn pendroni.
En: Carys pondered.

Cy: Roedd y geiriau'n ei hysbrydoli, ond roedd dal i fod ofn gwneud y dewisiad anghywir.
En: The words inspired her, but she was still afraid of making the wrong choice.

Cy: Gwelodd hi bobl eraill, pob un gyda thrywydd eu hunain, ac roedd hi'n dymuno rhannu eu hyder.
En: She saw other people, each with their own path, and she wished to share their confidence.

Cy: Amser i weithredu a ddaeth.
En: The time to act came.

Cy: Cawsodd Carys y papur pleidleisio ac aeth i'r bwth.
En: Carys received the ballot paper and went to the booth.

Cy: Roedd ei chalon yn curo'n gyflym.
En: Her heart was beating fast.

Cy: Ganwyddodd hi mewn myfyrdod, yn cofio geiriau doeth Gethin.
En: She observed in reflection, remembering the wise words of Gethin.

Cy: Roedd dechrau trefn mor fyr, ond mor bwerus.
En: The start of a course was so brief, yet so powerful.

Cy: Yn y diwedd, penderfynodd.
En: In the end, she decided.

Cy: Pleidleisiodd gyda hyder newydd wedi'i eni o fewn iddi.
En: She voted with new confidence born within her.

Cy: Gadawodd y bwth gyda gwen fach, rhyw newid yn dyner yn goleuo ei llygaid.
En: She left the booth with a small smile, a gentle change illuminating her eyes.

Cy: Saethodd Gethin wrth y drws, gan gwylio'r bobl ieuanc fel Carys wrth iddynt gyrraedd.
En: Gethin stood by the door, watching young people like Carys as they arrived.

Cy: Roedd y bywiogrwydd newydd hwn yn ei fritho â theyrngarwch a ffydd.
En: This new vitality filled him with loyalty and faith.

Cy: Roedd yn gwybod, gyda phob pleidlais a gofnodwyd, fod cam o newid wedi'i wneud.
En: He knew that with every vote recorded, a step of change had been made.

Cy: Y diwrnod, erbyn diwedd, newyddiodd nid yn unig y gymuned ond hefyd adnewyddodd y penderfyniad yn nhreiddiadau Gethin a Carys.
En: By the end of the day, not only had the community been renewed, but the resolve in Gethin and Carys's endeavors was also refreshed.

Cy: Roedd Carys nawr yn aelod gweithgar o'i hamgylchedd, a Gethin yn ymuno â hi, gyda gobaith a syniad newydd, fel golau arbenig ar wawr gymuned newydd.
En: Carys was now an active member of her environment, and Gethin joined her, with hope and a new idea, like a special light at the dawn of a new community.

Vocabulary Words:
enthusiasm: brwdfrydedd
ambition: uchelgais
polling station: orsaf bleidleisio
shadows: cysgodion
memorial hall: neuadd goffa
uncertain: ansicr
weighed: pwyso
self-doubt: hunan-amheuaeth
influence: dylanwadu
pondered: pendroni
confidence: hyder
booth: bwth
reflection: myfyrdod
vitality: bywiogrwydd
loyalty: teyrngarwch
resolve: penderfyniad
endeavors: treiddiadau
active: gweithgar
environment: amgylchedd
inspired: ysbrydoli
dawn: wawr
observed: ganwyddodd
path: trywydd
recorded: gofnodwyd
gentle: dyner
illuminating: goleuo
brief: fyr
powerful: pwerus
arrived: cyrraedd
refresh: adnewyddodd