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  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Treasure Hunts & Memories: Rekindling Family Ties at the Market

    08/08/2026 | 19 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Treasure Hunts & Memories: Rekindling Family Ties at the Market
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-08-07-38-19-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae'r haul haf yn tywynnu dros Dinas Caerdydd, a Phas golau melyn ar lawr yr hen Farchnad Ganolog.
    En: The summer sun is shining over the Dinas Caerdydd, and a golden yellow glow rests on the floor of the old Farchnad Ganolog.

    Cy: Mae'r lle yn fyw a phrysur, gyda sŵn pobl yn trafod a lleisiau'n cymryd tro i ffarwelio wrth ddrws y lety bysiau gerllaw.
    En: The place is alive and bustling, with the sound of people discussing and voices taking turns to bid farewell at the door of the nearby bus depot.

    Cy: Ar hyn o bryd, mae Rhys, Carys, a Gwyneth yn cerdded ger y stondinau, llygaid Rhys yn llonaid o fwriad cuddiedig alluogi unwaith eto cysylltiad teuluol sydd wedi hen wanychau dros amser.
    En: At this moment, Rhys, Carys, and Gwyneth are walking by the stalls, Rhys' eyes filled with a hidden intention to once again enable a family connection that has long faded over time.

    Cy: "Rydyn ni'n mynd i wneud chwiliad gorynydd," dywed Rhys mewn llais sy'n ceisio disgleirio gyda bai newydd.
    En: "We're going to do a treasure hunt," says Rhys in a voice attempting to shine with new determination.

    Cy: Mae'r dwy chwaer yn edrych ar ei gilydd, ychydig yn betruso ond hefyd gyda diddordeb.
    En: The two sisters look at each other, a little hesitant but also interested.

    Cy: Mae Rhys, er ei fod yn cynnal delwedd o drefn a rheolaeth, yn teimlo'r wasgfa wrth ysgwyddau ei dad â'r gorchymyn sylfaen.
    En: Rhys, although maintaining an image of order and control, feels the pressure at his father's shoulders with the fundamental command.

    Cy: Yn syml y mae'r gêm: rhaid canfod ambell i eitem a safle sy'n gysylltiedig â’u plentyndod.
    En: The game is simple: they must find certain items and locations linked to their childhood.

    Cy: Mae maes y farchnad yn frith â chofion: y stondin ffrwythau lle roeddent yn prynu afalau i'w bwyta'n swllt; y siop fara lle'r oeddent bob amser yn cael eiclairs.
    En: The market field is dotted with memories: the fruit stall where they used to buy apples to eat; the bakery where they always got eclairs.

    Cy: Mae Carys yn cyffroi, ei meddwl eisoes wedi arnofio rhwng pob synnwr, a chithau'n gwybod mwy na byd am yr angen am ddianc i'r anturiaethau ar draws y ddaear gymharol brysur.
    En: Carys is excited, her mind already drifting among every sensation, and knowing more than anything else about the need to escape to adventures across the relatively busy land.

    Cy: Ond mae Gwyneth yn aros yn bwyllog, ychydig allan o'i dyfnder gan nad yw wedi gwyntysu ers amser maith.
    En: But Gwyneth remains calm, slightly out of her depth as she hasn't ventured out for quite some time.

    Cy: Wrth i'r chwiliad fynd rhagddo, mae ysgafngariad troed Rhys yn achosi iddo lwchu braidd.
    En: As the hunt progresses, Rhys' lighthearted footsteps cause him to stumble a bit.

    Cy: Yn sydyn, ger siop y cigydd lle chwaraeont 'dad' a 'mam' rhyw ddegawd yn ôl, daw i'r amlwg tensiwn sydd wedi bod yn troi ers rhai misoedd.
    En: Suddenly, near the butcher shop where they played 'dad' and 'mom' about a decade ago, tension that's been brewing for some months comes to the fore.

    Cy: Ryw sylw camarweiniol, ac yn sydyn mae'r adderyn mewn hirach yn cymylu'r haul.
    En: A misleading comment, and suddenly the long bird clouds the sun.

    Cy: "Pam na ddywedaist ti wrtha i ynglŷn â hynny?" mae Gwyneth yn gofyn, ei llais yn ddistaw ond yn aernas.
    En: "Why didn't you tell me about that?" asks Gwyneth, her voice quiet but earnest.

    Cy: Mae Rhys yn oedi, y gêm wedi ychwanegu at ei lwyth.
    En: Rhys hesitates, the game adding to his burden.

    Cy: "Ro'n i... yn ofni gwneud pethau'n waeth," mae'n cyfaddef, llais Rhys yn tangyflaf.
    En: "I was... afraid of making things worse," he admits, his voice trembling.

    Cy: Carys yn edrych ar ei brawd, deall yn araf yn seismig.
    En: Carys looks at her brother, slowly understanding in a seismic way.

    Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i mi fod iselder dan y straen," meddai'n ddidwyll.
    En: "I must be under the stress," she says sincerely.

    Cy: Yn ddiwedd, mae Carys yn ymestyn at ei brawd, yn rhoi llaw ar ei ymyl, ac yn gwenu.
    En: Finally, Carys reaches out to her brother, placing a hand on his shoulder, and smiles.

    Cy: "Rydyn ni wedi cael digon o chwilio yn awr, Rhys," meddai.
    En: "We've had enough searching now, Rhys," she says.

    Cy: Mae Gwyneth hefyd yn cymryd ei lwybr, yn diolch i Rhys am y cyfle i weld y farchnad trwy lyged ei hiraeth.
    En: Gwyneth also takes her path, thanking Rhys for the opportunity to see the market through the eyes of nostalgia.

    Cy: Ar ôl ymyrryd rhwng cyfanrwydd y teulu wedyn, mae Gwyneth yn cydnabod hawliau ei lle, yn cael hyder newydd i'w ddangos.
    En: After intervening among the family unity then, Gwyneth acknowledges her place, gaining new confidence to show.

    Cy: Bydd Carys yn edrych 'nol ar hyn fel rali â phleser i gyd yr aeth heibio.
    En: Carys will look back at this as a sweet rally of all that passed by.

    Cy: Mae Rhys yn sylweddoli nid oedd angen perffeithrwydd na phrosiectau mawr i greu amser gwerth chweil gyda'r teulu.
    En: Rhys realizes there was no need for perfection or grandiose projects to create valuable family time.

    Cy: Mi fydd yn fwy parod i chwarae.
    En: He will be more ready to play.

    Cy: Daeth y farchnad, gydag aroglau unigryw a sŵn llawen, yn undeb lle, gan ail-gydosod y rhwymau teuluol hithau.
    En: The market, with its unique scents and joyful sounds, became a union place, reconfiguring those familial ties.

    Cy: Tra'u bod yn gadael y farchnad, drwy lorfa’r bobl ac ymarferoldeb, maent yn cytuno â'i gilydd i gwrdd yn amlach, gan gofio mai atgofion ydynt y mwynderau mwyaf gwerthfawr.
    En: As they leave the market, through the throngs of people and practicality, they agree with each other to meet more often, remembering that memories are the most valuable treasures.

    Cy: Mae Rhys, gan anadlu'n helaeth, yn teimlo'r dawelwch drosto.
    En: Rhys, taking a deep breath, feels the calmness wash over him.

    Cy: Byddant yn cadw'r atgofion yna'n fyw.
    En: They will keep those memories alive.

    Vocabulary Words:
    shining: tywynnu
    glow: golau
    bustling: prysur
    farewell: ffarwelio
    stalls: stondinau
    enabling: alluogi
    intention: bwriad
    faded: wanychau
    determination: bai
    hesitant: betruso
    order: trefn
    control: rheolaeth
    fundamental: sylfaen
    places: safle
    linked: cysylltiedig
    memories: cofion
    excited: cyffroi
    adventures: anturiaethau
    tension: tensiwn
    brewing: troi
    misleading: camarweiniol
    afraid: ofni
    burden: lwyth
    trembling: tangyflaf
    understanding: deall
    perfection: perffeithrwydd
    grandiose: mawr
    unique: unigryw
    union: undeb
    nostalgia: hiraeth
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Unity Beneath Eryri: Forging Bonds in Hidden Tunnels

    07/08/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unity Beneath Eryri: Forging Bonds in Hidden Tunnels
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-07-22-34-01-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: O dan fryniau gwyrdd a hyfryd Eryri, mae Gethin yn cerdded yn ofalus trwy'r twneli cudd.
    En: Under the green and beautiful hills of Eryri, Gethin carefully walks through the hidden tunnels.

    Cy: Mae lle i’r golau dim ond drwy fylchau bach rhwng y pridd a’r concrid.
    En: Light only enters through small gaps between the soil and the concrete.

    Cy: Mae arogl llaid a hen arteffactau yn llenwi’r awyr.
    En: The scent of mud and old artifacts fills the air.

    Cy: Mae Gethin yn deall pwysigrwydd paratoi.
    En: Gethin understands the importance of preparation.

    Cy: Mae'n credu bod rhywbeth mawr yn mynd i ddigwydd, a bod bygythiad o drychineb yn y dyfodol agos.
    En: He believes something big is going to happen, and that there is a threat of disaster in the near future.

    Cy: Mae'n cymryd amser i ystyried beth sydd ei angen arno.
    En: He takes time to consider what he needs.

    Cy: Nin oedd rhaid iddo ddim ond cofio y byddai’n ddiogel os oedd ganddo ddigon o gyflenwadau mewn argyfwng.
    En: He only needed to remember that he would be safe if he had enough supplies in an emergency.

    Cy: Ond wrth iddi ddod yn haf, mae'n sylweddoli nad ef yw'r unig un sydd â'r syniad hwn.
    En: But as summer comes, he realizes he's not the only one with this idea.

    Cy: Mae Gethin wedi clywed sŵn traed yn y twneli, sŵn sy’n ei gwneud yn nerfus.
    En: Gethin has heard the sound of footsteps in the tunnels, a sound that makes him nervous.

    Cy: Un diwrnod, wrth iddo ddechrau ei daith ddiweddar i mewn i’r lloches gyda sach ar ei gefn, mae'n clywed llais.
    En: One day, as he begins his latest journey into the shelter with a bag on his back, he hears a voice.

    Cy: "Gethin," mae'r llais yn dweud, gan dorri drwy dawelwch yr ogofâu.
    En: "Gethin," the voice says, breaking through the silence of the caves.

    Cy: Mae'n troi i weld Carys yn sefyll wrth fynedfa arall, gyda Rhys wrth ei hochr.
    En: He turns to see Carys standing at another entrance, with Rhys by her side.

    Cy: Mae Rhys, gyda’r wyneb difrifoldeb, yn edrych yn benderfynol.
    En: Rhys, with a look of seriousness, appears determined.

    Cy: Maent ill dau yn edrych yn blino ac yn bryderus.
    En: Both of them look tired and anxious.

    Cy: "Beth ydych chi'n gwneud yma?
    En: "What are you doing here?"

    Cy: " gofynnodd Gethin, ei lais yn crasboeth â chymysgedd o rybudd a chwilfrydedd.
    En: asked Gethin, his voice hoarse with a mix of caution and curiosity.

    Cy: "Rydym yn edrych am gyflenwadau," ateba Carys yn gryf.
    En: "We are looking for supplies," Carys replies firmly.

    Cy: "Rydym mewn angen.
    En: "We are in need."

    Cy: "Mae Gethin yn meddwl am eiliad.
    En: Gethin thinks for a moment.

    Cy: Mae’r cyflenwadau wedi cymryd misoedd o baratoi ac ymdrech.
    En: The supplies had taken months of preparation and effort.

    Cy: Ond yn awr, cyfle i helpu eraill sydd yn ei wynebu.
    En: But now, an opportunity to help others presents itself.

    Cy: Mae Rhys yn camu ymlaen, gan edrych ymarferol mewn modd gelyniaethus.
    En: Rhys steps forward, appearing practical yet antagonistic.

    Cy: "Nid oes gennym amser i gysaru," meddai Rhys yn ystyfnig, "mae arnom angen hyn.
    En: "We don't have time to argue," says Rhys stubbornly, "we need this."

    Cy: "Mae Gethin yn teimlo confyl ar ei galon.
    En: Gethin feels turmoil in his heart.

    Cy: Ond mewn rhyw ffordd, mae'r eiliad hon yn dod â'i deallusrwydd a’i gollfarn am gyfeillgarwch a chymuned yn fyw.
    En: But somehow, this moment brings his understanding and conviction about friendship and community to life.

    Cy: Mae'n gwybod na all ddioroesi ar ei ben ei hun os yw'r gwaethaf yn digwydd.
    En: He knows he cannot survive alone if the worst happens.

    Cy: "Fe rennwn ni," dywedodd Gethin yn sydyn, gyda swn y ewyllys o benderfyniad.
    En: "We'll share," said Gethin suddenly, with the sound of determination in his voice.

    Cy: "Gallwn ni gyd-eistedd, a gweithio gyda'n gilydd.
    En: "We can all sit down and work together."

    Cy: "Gyda hyn, mae Rhys yn ymlacio.
    En: With that, Rhys relaxes.

    Cy: Mae'r tri yn dod at ei gilydd, yn rheoli'r cyflenwadau, yn rhannu'r bwyd a'r offer.
    En: The three come together, organizing the supplies, sharing the food and equipment.

    Cy: Mae'r lloches yn troi o le o unigoliaeth i arbennigodolaeth gymuned.
    En: The shelter transforms from a place of isolation to one of community spirit.

    Cy: Mae Gethin yn teimlo rhywbeth newydd, gwresog yn ei galon.
    En: Gethin feels something new, a warmth in his heart.

    Cy: Mae'r gwersi o gymdeithas, yr ymddiriedaeth, a’r cyswllt yn dod yn glir i Gethin.
    En: The lessons of society, trust, and connection become clear to Gethin.

    Cy: Maent wedi ffurfio allynnau nad oeddent byth wedi’i ddisgwyl, ac yn yr haf hwn yn eu lloches cudd, mae'r tri yn sylweddoli nerth yn uno yn hytrach nag o leuadad.
    En: They have formed bonds they never expected, and in this summer in their hidden shelter, the three realize the strength in unity rather than isolation.

    Cy: Mae eisoes mewnogyrhau’r dyfodol, nid ei hun nid am ei gidyn, ond am i gyd.
    En: He is already strengthening the future, not for himself alone, but for everyone together.

    Vocabulary Words:
    hidden: cudd
    tunnels: twneli
    scent: arogl
    artifacts: arteffactau
    disaster: trychineb
    preparation: paratoi
    emergency: argyfwng
    footsteps: sŵn traed
    nervous: nerfus
    entrance: mynedfa
    hoarse: crasboeth
    curiosity: chwilfrydedd
    supplies: cyflenwadau
    opportunity: cyfle
    relaxes: ymlacio
    turmoil: cythrwfl
    conviction: collfarn
    determination: penderfyniad
    isolation: unigoliaeth
    community spirit: arbennigodolaeth gymuned
    bonds: allynnau
    strength: nerth
    prepares: mewnogyrhau
    consider: ystyried
    threat: bygythiad
    carefully: yn ofalus
    fill: llenwi
    determined: benderfynol
    stubbornly: yn ystyfnig
    transform: troi
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Exploring North Cymru's Secret Past: A Bunker Adventure

    07/08/2026 | 15 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Exploring North Cymru's Secret Past: A Bunker Adventure
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-07-07-38-20-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Roedd yn ddiwrnod poeth a heulog yng ngogledd Cymru, ond roedd gan Gwilym syniad gwahanol ar gyfer eu diwrnod.
    En: It was a hot and sunny day in North Cymru, but Gwilym had a different idea for their day.

    Cy: Roedd Carys eisiau treulio'r diwrnod ar y traeth, gyda’r tonnau'n chwalu'n garedig ar y tywod.
    En: Carys wanted to spend the day on the beach, with the waves gently crashing onto the sand.

    Cy: Ond roedd Gwilym, wrth ei fodd â hanes, wedi siarad am ffrind newydd — Bwncer Dirgel o'r Oes oer.
    En: But Gwilym, who loved history, had been talking about a new friend — a Secret Bunker from the old era.

    Cy: "Pam ein bod ni yma, Gwilym?" cododd Carys ei llais ychydig wrthi'n edrych ar yr allt sy'n arwain at y bwncer.
    En: "Why are we here, Gwilym?" Carys raised her voice a little as she looked at the hill leading to the bunker.

    Cy: "Bydd yn gyffrous iawn, Carys! Mae'n lle rydym ni'n gallu gweld ein hanes o'r tu fewn." Atebodd Gwilym, gyda disgleirdeb yn ei lygaid.
    En: "It'll be very exciting, Carys! It's a place where we can see our history from the inside," responded Gwilym, with a sparkle in his eyes.

    Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw gyrraedd y bwncer, roedd y lle'n dywyll ac yn oer.
    En: When they reached the bunker, the place was dark and cold.

    Cy: Roedd hynny'n cyferbynnu'n llwyr â'r haul cynnes y tu allan.
    En: It was completely opposite to the warm sun outside.

    Cy: Roedd yr aer yn arogli'n hen, fel petaech mewn hen storfa.
    En: The air smelled old, as if you were in an old storage room.

    Cy: Wrth grwydro'r coridorau cul, clywsant y sŵn eu traed yn atseinio ar y llawr concrid.
    En: As they wandered the narrow corridors, they heard the sound of their footsteps echo on the concrete floor.

    Cy: Roedd Carys dal yn ansicr am y cyfan.
    En: Carys was still unsure about it all.

    Cy: "Gwilym," meddai gydag ochenaid, "pam mae angen i ni gasglu cyflenwadau hyn?"
    En: "Gwilym," she said with a sigh, "why do we need to gather these supplies?"

    Cy: "Ar gyfer y dyfodol, Carys. Os bydd diwrnod gwael yn dod, mae'n dda cael cyflenwadau wrth law," esboniodd Gwilym.
    En: "For the future, Carys. If a bad day comes, it's good to have supplies on hand," Gwilym explained.

    Cy: Roedd ei lais yn llawn o sicrwydd.
    En: His voice was full of certainty.

    Cy: Ar ôl ychydig o amser, deallodd Carys fod rhywbeth arbennig yn y bwncer hwn.
    En: After a while, Carys realized there was something special about this bunker.

    Cy: Ceisiodd blethu ei ffordd drwodd gyda Gwilym yn ei arwain i mewn i ystafell gudd.
    En: She tried to weave her way through with Gwilym leading her into a hidden room.

    Cy: Roedd yno arteffact rhyfedd, wedi'i orchuddio â llwch.
    En: There was a strange artifact there, covered in dust.

    Cy: Roedd yn edrych fel hen allwedd hir.
    En: It looked like an old long key.

    Cy: "Tybed beth mae hon yn ei datgloi?" meddai Carys, gyda chwilfrydedd yn ei llygaid am y tro cyntaf.
    En: "I wonder what this unlocks?" said Carys, with curiosity in her eyes for the first time.

    Cy: Gwenaodd Gwilym.
    En: Gwilym smiled.

    Cy: Pan ddaethon nhw allan, roedd y byd y tu allan yn dal i fod yn gynnes ac yn fywiog, ond roedd rhywbeth wedi newid.
    En: When they came out, the world outside was still warm and lively, but something had changed.

    Cy: Roedd Carys yn teimlo cynhesrwydd newydd tuag at antur Gwilym.
    En: Carys felt a new warmth towards Gwilym's adventure.

    Cy: Gwibiodd am yn ôl i'r car, yrru gan y mynyddoedd ac i lawr i'r dyffryn, ond â gwen ar ei hwyneb.
    En: She darted back to the car, driving past the mountains and down into the valley, but with a smile on her face.

    Cy: Roedd y bwncer dirgel hwnnw yn rhywbeth mwy na hanes; roedd hefyd gyfle i Carys weld y byd trwy lygaid Gwilym.
    En: That secret bunker was more than history; it was also an opportunity for Carys to see the world through Gwilym's eyes.

    Cy: Roedd yn haf newydd wedi gwir, ac roedd anturiaethau'n aros am eu tro.
    En: It was indeed a new summer, and adventures were waiting for their turn.

    Cy: Roedd eu perthynas wedi symud gam ymlaen, gyda chariad o deimlo'r dirgel a'r hen effeithiau.
    En: Their relationship had moved a step forward, with a love for feeling the mystery and the ancient artifacts.

    Vocabulary Words:
    bunker: bwncer
    artifact: arteffact
    hidden: cudd
    adventure: antur
    opportunity: cyfle
    corridors: coridorau
    storage: storfa
    supplies: cyflenwadau
    curiosity: chwilfrydedd
    mystery: dirgel
    crashing: chwalu
    future: dyfodol
    warming: cynhesrwydd
    weave: blethu
    sparkle: disgleirdeb
    shiver: sync
    unlock: datgloi
    valley: dyffryn
    sunny: heulog
    doubt: ansicrwydd
    ancient: hen
    certainty: sicrwydd
    era: oes
    gather: casglu
    lead: arwain
    narrow: cul
    echo: atseinio
    driven: gyrru
    dust: llwch
    lively: fywiog
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Journey of Reflection: Unveiling Art and Adventure Anew

    06/08/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Journey of Reflection: Unveiling Art and Adventure Anew
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-06-07-38-20-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Ar ddydd myglyd o haf, roedd golau haul yn llifo dros y mynyddoedd, yn goleuo'r diwrnod.
    En: On a smoky summer day, sunlight was flowing over the mountains, illuminating the day.

    Cy: Roedd trên stêm Ffestiniog yn disgyn ar linyn cysgod yr ucheldiroedd, yn cynnig panorama o dirweddau prydferth i bawb ar ei fwrdd.
    En: The trên stêm Ffestiniog was descending along the shadowy line of the highlands, offering a panorama of beautiful landscapes to everyone on board.

    Cy: Roedd Gwyneth, Rhys, ac Eira yn eistedd gyda'i gilydd, golwg ar y mynyddoedd a'u cysgodion hir.
    En: Gwyneth, Rhys, and Eira were sitting together, gazing at the mountains and their long shadows.

    Cy: Roedd Gwyneth yn dal ei lyfr braslunio, ei bysedd yn pefrio i ddechrau eiliad newydd o gelf.
    En: Gwyneth was holding her sketchbook, her fingers ready to begin a new moment of art.

    Cy: Roedd ei meddwl yn llawn o atgofion plentyn trwy'r gwyrddni a'r setloedd bach siŵr o ddarlunio ei hanes ar y dudalen wag.
    En: Her mind was full of childhood memories through the greenery and small settlements sure to sketch her story on the blank page.

    Cy: Ond, rhuthrodd diemwntau o hiraeth drwy ei chalon.
    En: Yet, diamonds of longing rushed through her heart.

    Cy: Sut y gallai beidio bod yn gaeth i'r gorffennol wrth geisio darganfod ysbrydoliaeth ar ei siwrnai?
    En: How could she not be tied to the past while trying to find inspiration on her journey?

    Cy: Edrychai i'r llen gwaith galarus, yn allyrru drwy'r synhwyrau.
    En: She looked at the sorrowful tapestry, emanating through the senses.

    Cy: Yn ei ymyl, roedd Rhys yn edrych allan o'r ffenestr, ei feddyliau gan sefydlo o ymrwymiadau dyddiol y bywyd.
    En: Beside her, Rhys was looking out the window, his thoughts settling from the daily commitments of life.

    Cy: Roedd yr awyr iach yn ei wahodd i gredu mewn antur, rhywbeth nas cyrhaeddwyd yn ei freuddwydion.
    En: The fresh air invited him to believe in adventure, something unattained in his dreams.

    Cy: Ond roedd cyfrifoldebau'n cysgodi ei uchelgais.
    En: But responsibilities overshadowed his ambitions.

    Cy: A oedd yn gallu cymryd un cam i ffwrdd o'r cyfarwydd?
    En: Could he take one step away from the familiar?

    Cy: Yn dawel wrth ochr y cwpl, eisteddodd Eira.
    En: Quietly beside the couple, sat Eira.

    Cy: Roedd yn ymdeimlad garw o ofnau yn cuddio yn ei chalon, er bod y dirwedd hynod yn cythruddo ei synhwyrau.
    En: A harsh sensation of fears was hiding in her heart, even as the magnificent landscape provoked her senses.

    Cy: Caewyd ei bywydau mewn cyfanrwydd tawel, ei symffoni o ddiwns nad oedd neb yn eu clywed.
    En: Her life was enclosed in quiet wholeness, her symphony of tunes that no one heard.

    Cy: Ymlaen aeth y trên, a'r llethrau'n pentyrru'n uwch i'r nen.
    En: Onward went the train, and the slopes piled higher into the sky.

    Cy: Oynni o'r gegin goch yn ffrwyno ac roedd y darluniau'n newid yn eu blaen.
    En: Energy from the red kitchen simmered, and the images kept changing before them.

    Cy: Ond ni ddigwyddodd yr antur na'r dywediadau sydyn nes i’r trên stopio’n sydyn yng nghanol y mynyddoedd, sefyllfa anghyfannedd yng nghysgod y copaon.
    En: But the adventure or sudden revelations did not happen until the train abruptly stopped in the middle of the mountains, a desolate situation in the shadow of the peaks.

    Cy: Roedd oedi dan eglur, rhywbeth wedi torri, a'u cilio i flwyddyn arall o amser.
    En: There was a clear delay; something had broken, and they withdrew to another year's time.

    Cy: Yn y funud honno, trodd Gwyneth ei lyfr braslunio a gweld peintiad o hynny ryfel o orffennol.
    En: In that moment, Gwyneth turned to her sketchbook and saw a painting of that past war.

    Cy: Tynnai hi linellau newydd, lliwiwch weledigaeth newydd o fywyd ac atgofion a bryd hynny crynhaodd i stori bersonol.
    En: She drew new lines, coloring a new vision of life and memories that then gathered into a personal story.

    Cy: Rhys, ar ei ochr, dechreuodd gynllunio teithiau newydd, y wlad godidog yn ei alw i awgrymu potensial o dir nad oedd wedi targedu o'r blaen.
    En: Rhys, on his side, began planning new journeys, the magnificent country calling him to suggest the potential of lands not targeted before.

    Cy: Wrth i'r trên ymdeithio eto, wedi'i atgyweirio, trodd y tri o'r dirprwy o'r diwrnod arddunedd.
    En: As the train traveled again, repaired, the three turned from the deputy of the splendid day.

    Cy: Pan aethant i lawr trwy lonydd y cysgodion, naddodd Gwyneth gelf newydd yn y dyfodol o'i blaen, tra bo Rhys yn blasu'r cyffro o ragolygon newydd, yn symud ymlaen o'r lle di-lwybr o ddyddio diaries.
    En: As they descended through shadowed lanes, Gwyneth sculpted new art in the future before her, while Rhys savored the excitement of new prospects, moving forward from the pathless land of dated diaries.

    Cy: Aildrodi gwirioneddau torcalonnus i ransio am sut y mae'r gorffennol a'r dyfodol yn cyd-groeso yn wyneb newydd, roeddent wedi dysgu addasu.
    En: Repeating heartbreaking truths carved out how the past and the future greet each other in new faces, they had learned to adapt.

    Cy: Roedd Gwyneth ac Rhys, er y gwahaniaethu pendroni, wedi cryfhau ac ymddangos mwgengofal gan y profiad grymus.
    En: Gwyneth and Rhys, despite their pondering differences, had strengthened and appeared reasonably indifferent from the powerful experience.

    Cy: Roedd eu hanesion, fel y trên, yn gorwedd tua ig, ar lwybr newydd, lliw ac antur i'w croesawu.
    En: Their stories, like the train, lay towards a bend, on a new path, color and adventure to welcome.

    Vocabulary Words:
    smoky: myglyd
    sunlight: golau haul
    illuminating: yn goleuo
    panorama: panorama
    landscapes: tirweddau
    gazing: golwg
    sketchbook: lyfr braslunio
    fingers: bysedd
    childhood: plentyn
    greenery: gwyrddni
    settlements: setloedd
    tapestry: llen gwaith
    sorrowful: galarus
    emanating: allyrru
    adventure: antur
    unattained: nas cyrhaeddwyd
    ambitions: uchelgais
    familiar: cyfarwydd
    magnificent: hynod
    landscape: dirwedd
    enclosed: caewyd
    wholeness: cyfanrwydd
    symphony: symffoni
    tunes: diwns
    magnificent: godidog
    prospects: rhagolygon
    pathless: di-lwybr
    reflecting: aildrodi
    truths: gwirioneddau
    bend: ig
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Artistic Adventure: Love and History in Portmeirion

    05/08/2026 | 15 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Artistic Adventure: Love and History in Portmeirion
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-08-05-22-34-01-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae haul yr haf yn disgleirio dros bentref Portmeirion, gan wneud y lliwiau yn y waliau Eidalaidd yn fwy disglair fyth.
    En: The summer sun shines over the village of Portmeirion, making the colors on the Italianate walls even more vivid.

    Cy: Wrth gerdded trwy'r strydoedd cul, gwelwyd Eira, artist mentrus, yn ymchwilio ar gyfer ei phrosiect newydd.
    En: Walking through the narrow streets, Eira, a daring artist, was researching for her new project.

    Cy: Cytunodd hi i gyfarfod â Gareth, hanesydd tawel a chariadus ar ddiwylliant Cymreig, am eu dyddiad cyntaf.
    En: She had agreed to meet Gareth, a quiet historian with a passion for Welsh culture, on their first date.

    Cy: Er bod Eira yn llawn cyffro a syniadau, roedd hi'n awyddus i ddod o hyd i ffyrdd newydd o ysbrydoli ei gwaith.
    En: Although Eira was full of excitement and ideas, she was eager to find new ways to inspire her work.

    Cy: Ar y llaw arall, roedd Gareth yn swil, ond yn llawn gwybodaeth am hanes Cymru.
    En: On the other hand, Gareth was shy but full of knowledge about Wales' history.

    Cy: Roedd yn gobeithio agor ei galon a rhannu ei gariad at hanes heb gael ei gysgodi gan natur hyddysg Eira.
    En: He hoped to open his heart and share his love for history without being overshadowed by Eira's knowledgeable nature.

    Cy: Roeddent yn crwydro'r pentref rhyfeddol hwn, yr adfeiliau Porth Meirion yn nofio mewn goleuni euraid.
    En: They wandered through this marvelous village, the ruins of Porth Meirion bathed in golden light.

    Cy: Dechreuodd Eira siarad yn frwdfrydig am y darn o jêd a'i swynodd, ond roedd Gareth yn tynnu'n ôl ychydig.
    En: Eira began to speak enthusiastically about a piece of jade that fascinated her, but Gareth withdrew a little.

    Cy: Roedd ofn wrthynt siarad yn rhydd.
    En: He was afraid to speak freely.

    Cy: Teimlai Eira ei fod yn gwthio rhy bell.
    En: Eira felt she might be pushing too hard.

    Cy: Stopiodd Gareth wrth un pwynt, o flaen golygfa hyfryd sy’n edrych dros aber yr Afon Dwyryd.
    En: Gareth paused at one point, in front of a beautiful view overlooking the Afon Dwyryd estuary.

    Cy: Gyda phanig tawel, penderfynodd Gareth gymryd cam dewr.
    En: With quiet panic, Gareth decided to take a brave step.

    Cy: "Dwi eisiau dweud stori am Lady Bronwen," meddai ef, ei lais yn dynn ond penderfynol.
    En: "I want to tell a story about Lady Bronwen," he said, his voice tense but determined.

    Cy: Cafodd ei eiriau effaith fawr ar Eira.
    En: His words had a great effect on Eira.

    Cy: Gwrandawodd hi'n astud, yn syllu ar ei lygaid yn bryderus.
    En: She listened intently, gazing into his eyes with concern.

    Cy: Esboniodd Gareth, gyda'i lais yn cryfhau wrth iddo fynd yn fwy cyfforddus, sut y daeth Bronwen o Gymru i Wermant y Dywysog, ac eu prosiectau yn dod â dau ddiwylliant at ei gilydd.
    En: Gareth explained, his voice strengthening as he became more comfortable, how Bronwen came from Wales to the court of the Prince, and their projects that brought two cultures together.

    Cy: Roedd y stori'n cyffwrdd Eira yn ddwfn.
    En: The story touched Eira deeply.

    Cy: Gwnaeth tristwch a chariad Bronwen ysbrydoli Eira i wneud rhywbeth newydd.
    En: The sadness and love of Bronwen inspired Eira to do something new.

    Cy: "Gadewch i ni greu rhywbeth cydgyfeiriol," atebodd Eira yn gwên.
    En: "Let's create something collaborative," Eira replied with a smile.

    Cy: Ar ddiwedd y diwrnod, gadawodd y ddau gyda'r gobaith mewn gwaith newydd ac ysbrydoliaeth honno.
    En: At the end of the day, the two left with hope for new work and that inspiration.

    Cy: Penderfynodd Gareth agor ei fyd, a phenderfynodd Eira gofleidio hanes fel rhan o'i chelf.
    En: Gareth decided to open his world, and Eira decided to embrace history as part of her art.

    Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded law yn llaw, roedd y gorwel yn llachar gyda chyfleoedd newydd.
    En: As they walked hand in hand, the horizon was bright with new opportunities.

    Vocabulary Words:
    vivid: disglair
    narrow: cul
    daring: mentrus
    historian: hanesydd
    passion: cariadus
    excited: cyffro
    inspire: ysbrydoli
    knowledgeable: hyddysg
    ruins: adfeiliau
    jade: jêd
    overlooking: sy’n edrych dros
    estuary: aber
    tense: tynn
    determined: penderfynol
    intently: astud
    concern: pryderus
    strengthening: crynhau
    embrace: cofleidio
    horizon: gorwel
    opportunities: cyfleoedd
    researching: ymchwilio
    agree: cytuno
    wandered: crwydro
    fascinated: swynodd
    panicked: panig
    collaborative: cydgyfeiriol
    quiet: tawel
    ruins: adfeiliau
    sadness: tristwch
    share: rhannu
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