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  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    The Enchanted Bloom: A Botanist's Journey to Inner Wisdom

    03/11/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The Enchanted Bloom: A Botanist's Journey to Inner Wisdom
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-11-03-08-38-19-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Yn nghanol y parc cenedlaethol Eryri, lle mae natur a'r hud yn cwrdd, roedd glanfa gudd wedi ei hamgylchynu gan lliwiau amrywiol yr hydref.
    En: In the middle of the Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, where nature and magic meet, there was a hidden landing surrounded by the varied colors of autumn.

    Cy: Mae'r awyr yn llwyd golau, ac mae awel oer yn dod ag addewid o'r gaeaf.
    En: The sky was a light gray, and a cold breeze brought a promise of winter.

    Cy: Roedd Gwilym, botanegydd penderfynol mewn chwilio am ffrwyth ei lafur, wedi clywed sïon am flodyn prin a blodeuai unwaith yn unig ym mis Tachwedd.
    En: Gwilym, a determined botanist seeking the fruit of his labor, had heard rumors of a rare flower that would bloom only once in November.

    Cy: Mae hyn yn ei symbylu i ymgymryd â’r daith hon, gyda Mared, ei ffrind plentyndod gafaelgar, a’i chwaer Eirwen dawel ond cefnogol yn ei gwmni.
    En: This inspired him to undertake this journey, accompanied by Mared, his tenacious childhood friend, and his quiet but supportive sister Eirwen.

    Cy: Wrth i'r tri lywio trwy'r coed trwchus, roedd Gwilym yn llawn brwdfrydedd.
    En: As the three of them navigated through the dense woods, Gwilym was full of enthusiasm.

    Cy: Roedd yn dyheu am ddod o hyd i'r blodyn, a oedd yn cael ei ystyried yn gwyrthiol ac yn aros i fod yn gyflawniad mawreddog yn y gymuned fatanaidd.
    En: He was eager to find the flower, which was considered miraculous and awaited to be a great achievement in the botanic community.

    Cy: Yn ei galon, roedd yn gweld tocynnau glod iddo ef ei hun.
    En: In his heart, he envisioned tokens of praise for himself.

    Cy: Ar yr un pryd, roedd Mared wrth ei bodd gyda'r antur a'r digonedd o ddiweddglo posibl.
    En: At the same time, Mared was thrilled with the adventure and the abundance of possible outcomes.

    Cy: Ond roedd Eirwen yn cysgodu pryder am adfeiliedig natur y dietifibran.
    En: But Eirwen harbored concerns about the transient nature of the endeavor.

    Cy: Roedd hi’n ei gweld hi’n lleddf i’r gwir y gallai bygythiad o ddinistr newid popeth.
    En: She found it hard to accept the truth that the threat of destruction could change everything.

    Cy: Roedd hi’n ofni, pe bai’r blodyn yn dod yn hysbys, y byddai ei ddiogelwch yn cael ei beryglu.
    En: She feared that if the flower became known, its safety would be jeopardized.

    Cy: Roedd yn ei arosg am ei chlodfawrogiad ei hun dros diffyg meddylgarwch Gwilym.
    En: She awaited her own appreciation over Gwilym's thoughtlessness.

    Cy: Trwy'r dirgelwch ir, arhosodd y griw amrywiol i'r glanfa hudol, a dyna lle gwelsant y blodyn.
    En: Through the lush mystery, the diverse group reached the magical landing, and there they saw the flower.

    Cy: Ar ochr y bont mân, roedd yn llathred lluosflawn golwg.
    En: Beside the slender bridge, it gleamed with a multitude of vibrant hues.

    Cy: Mewn eiliad o dawelwch sanctaidd, roedd stondin naturiol Gwilym yn ymgynnull o flaen y blodyn.
    En: In a moment of sacred silence, Gwilym's natural stature gathered before the flower.

    Cy: Fodd bynnag, cyn i Gwilym wasgu'r sbesimen prin, dechreuodd y gwyntau gyflymu fel rhu barn.
    En: However, before Gwilym could press the rare specimen, the winds began to speed up, like the roar of judgment.

    Cy: Daeth oerfel ystorm hydref tua hwynt yn sydyn, gan eilio oera'r aer ac aros am yr hyn a'mrws i ddod.
    En: The cold of an autumn storm came upon them suddenly, chilling the air and waiting for the inevitable to unfold.

    Cy: Yn y fan honno, edrychodd Gwilym i lygad Eirwen.
    En: In that instant, Gwilym looked into Eirwen's eyes.

    Cy: Gwelodd yn ei golwg Gymraeg plaen, gwerth mwy: natur lawn ein tystiolaeth.
    En: He saw in her plain Cymraeg expression, a greater truth: a full understanding of our witness to nature.

    Cy: Heb uniaethu na siarad mwy, deallodd y diffyg trechwng a rhaid iddo adael y blodyn yn ddiarwybod a diogelu.
    En: Without identifying or speaking further, he understood the lack of victory and knew he must leave the flower untouched and safeguard it.

    Cy: Nodwedd garu Eirwen ar gyfer surio'r hirfelyn sy'n ei leoli.
    En: Eirwen's loving nature guided the remorseful brother to his revelation.

    Cy: Eiriodd y storm, a chafodd y trio'r her o ddychwelyd gartref.
    En: The storm subsided, and the trio faced the challenge of returning home.

    Cy: Wrth iddynt gyfeirio'n araf tuag adre, arhosodd cysylltiad newydd rhwng y chwaer a’r brawd haeriol yma’i bod.
    En: As they slowly headed back, a new connection formed between sister and defiant brother.

    Cy: Wedi i’r tywydd cuddio allan, gwybodaeth weithredol y pedol roedd arwyddocâd newydd o rwystro iddynt.
    En: Once the weather cleared, there was an operational awareness of the horseshoe's new significance to them.

    Cy: Gwelai Gwilym yn awron, ba oedd i ddysgu, bod rhai pethau'n haul yn eu hoes ymroi—yn well ar gyflawniad unigol na chlod.
    En: Gwilym now saw, what was to be learned, that some things shine in their self-sacrifice—better as personal achievement than praise.

    Cy: Yn y diwedd, roedd y blodyn yna o hyd, ar ddiethriad, a ddyfynner dan loches, a’r cariad ffyrnig i’w waed.
    En: In the end, the flower remained there, undisturbed, under its shelter, with fierce love in its veins.

    Vocabulary Words:
    botanist: botanegydd
    determined: penderfynol
    accompanied: yn ei gwmni
    tenacious: gaffelgar
    rumors: sïon
    rare: prin
    venture: ymgais
    miraculous: gwyrthiol
    enthusiasm: brwdfrydedd
    harbored: cysgodu
    transient: adfeiliedig
    jeopardized: peryglu
    lush: dirgelwch ir
    multitude: lluosflawn
    sacred: sanctaidd
    specimen: sbesimen
    inevitable: ir
    revealed: nodi
    remorseful: hirfelyn
    subsided: eiriodd
    operational: weithredol
    achievement: cyflawniad
    self-sacrifice: ymroi
    shelter: dan loches
    veins: gwaed
    encountered: cyfarfod
    guidance: arweiniad
    appreciation: clodfawrogiad
    awaited: arosg
    revelation: datguddiad
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Unveiling Hidden Talents at the Winter Fair

    26/10/2026 | 17 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unveiling Hidden Talents at the Winter Fair
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-10-26-22-34-02-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Ar fore tywydd braf, roedd Ffair Gaeaf yn cael ei chynnal ym mhentref bach yn y wlad Gymreig.
    En: On a fine weather morning, the Winter Fair was being held in a small village in the Welsh countryside.

    Cy: Roedd Geraint, Ffion, ac Eira yn edrych ymlaen at y diwrnod.
    En: Geraint, Ffion, and Eira were looking forward to the day.

    Cy: Roedd y sgwâr yn llawn bywyd gyda lliwiau’r dail sydd wedi disgyn a stondinau cynnyrch lleol.
    En: The square was full of life with the colors of fallen leaves and stalls of local produce.

    Cy: Roedd arogl cnau castan wedi'u rhostio yn llenwi'r awyr.
    En: The smell of roasted chestnuts filled the air.

    Cy: Geraint oedd y cyntaf i gyrraedd.
    En: Geraint was the first to arrive.

    Cy: Roedd yn ffermwr lleol adnabyddus am ei gareg caled.
    En: He was a well-known local farmer renowned for his hard stone.

    Cy: Ond yr oedd ganddo gyfrinach—roedd yn gallu chwarae’r accordion, ond byth yn dangos ei dalent i eraill.
    En: But he had a secret—he could play the accordion, but never showed his talent to others.

    Cy: Roedd amser i fyfyrio wedi dod iddo y bore hwn.
    En: This morning, the time for reflection had come for him.

    Cy: A ddylai ef ddangos ei sgiliau cerddorol i'r pentrefwyr?
    En: Should he show his musical skills to the villagers?

    Cy: Ar y llaw arall, roedd Ffion, ei ffrind ers plentyndod, yn ffyddlon ac yn cefnogi roedd bob amser yn annog pobl eraill.
    En: On the other hand, Ffion, his childhood friend, was loyal and supportive, always encouraging others.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n llawn syniadau i draddodi ei hadroddiadau stori drwy'r dydd i blant y pentref.
    En: She was full of ideas to deliver her storytelling throughout the day to the children of the village.

    Cy: Yn ogystal, roedd Eira, newcomer i'r pentref, cyfarch pob un gyda gwên eang.
    En: Additionally, there was Eira, a newcomer to the village, greeting everyone with a wide smile.

    Cy: Roedd hi eisiau dysgu mwy am draddodiadau'r ardal.
    En: She wanted to learn more about the area's traditions.

    Cy: Roedd ei chymdeithasgarwch yn cael ei gwerthfawrogi gan bawb.
    En: Her sociability was appreciated by everyone.

    Cy: "A wyddost di, Geraint," meddai Ffion, "ddylem chynnwys ti yn perfformiad cerddorol heno.
    En: "You know, Geraint," said Ffion, "we should include you in the musical performance tonight."

    Cy: " Cuddiodd gwrid goch ar wyneb Geraint.
    En: A red blush hid on Geraint's face.

    Cy: "Dw i ddim yn siŵr," atebodd yn ofalus.
    En: "I'm not sure," he answered cautiously.

    Cy: Roedd yn ofni bod pobl yn chwerthin ar ei draul.
    En: He feared people would laugh at his expense.

    Cy: Wrth i'r diwrnod fynd yn ei flaen, daeth amser i'r perfformiad cerddorol yn symlach.
    En: As the day went on, it became simpler to perform musically.

    Cy: Roedd Geraint yn colli ffydd yn ei hunan.
    En: Geraint was losing faith in himself.

    Cy: Ond gwthiodd Ffion ymlaen ychydig mwy, gan ddweud, "Dali i'w gwneud!
    En: But Ffion nudged him a little further, saying, "Keep doing it!

    Cy: Maen nhw’n gwerthfawrogi eich dalent.
    En: They appreciate your talent."

    Cy: "Ar hyn o bryd, roedd Geraint mewn penbleth.
    En: At this moment, Geraint was in a dilemma.

    Cy: Yn sydyn, penderfynodd wynebu ei ofnau.
    En: Suddenly, he decided to face his fears.

    Cy: Cymerodd ei accordion ac ymunodd â'r cerddorion eraill ar y llwyfan.
    En: He took his accordion and joined the other musicians on the stage.

    Cy: Roedd y sŵn o gerddoriaeth Gymreig yn llenwi'r awyr.
    En: The sound of Welsh music filled the air.

    Cy: Roedd y gynulleidfa yn cymeradwyo a chefnogi.
    En: The audience applauded and supported him.

    Cy: Wedi’r perfformiad, roedd Eira yn dod ato gydag edmygedd.
    En: After the performance, Eira approached him admiringly.

    Cy: "Roedd hynny'n wych, Geraint!
    En: "That was wonderful, Geraint!

    Cy: Sut fyddai modd derbyn gwersi gen ti?
    En: How could I take lessons from you?"

    Cy: " Gwelodd Geraint werth ei dalent a gweld cefnogaeth ei gymunedau.
    En: Geraint saw the value of his talent and the support of his communities.

    Cy: Sylweddolodd fod pobl yn trin ei gelfyddyd â pharch a gwir edmygedd.
    En: He realized that people treated his art with respect and genuine admiration.

    Cy: Daeth y noson â llawenydd ac annwyd aros.
    En: The night brought joy and lingering excitement.

    Cy: Roedd y pentref bach yn parhau i’w ddathlu gyda'r canu a dawns.
    En: The small village continued to celebrate with singing and dancing.

    Cy: Ar ddiwedd y noson, roedd Geraint yn gwybod ei fod wedi newid, wedi ennill hyder ym mwlch ei galon.
    En: At the end of the night, Geraint knew he had changed, having gained confidence in the depths of his heart.

    Cy: Gwyliodd wrth i’r dail pwyth o’i gwmpas drachefn, yn teimlo’r uned o’i gymuned.
    En: He watched as the leaves surrounded him again, feeling the unity of his community.

    Vocabulary Words:
    reflection: myfyrio
    loyal: ffyddlon
    mourning: galaru
    sociability: cymdeithasgarwch
    admiringly: edmygedd
    wonderful: wych
    genuine: gwir
    excitement: annwyd
    applause: cymeradwyo
    express: mynegi
    roast: rhostio
    supportive: cefnogol
    traditions: traddodiadau
    encouraging: annog
    talent: talen
    perform: perfformio
    newcomer: newcomer
    dilemma: penbleth
    applauded: cymeradwyo
    dancing: dawnsio
    confidence: hyder
    depths: bwlch
    unity: uned
    anticipation: disgwyl
    enthusiasm: brwdfrydedd
    admiration: edmygedd
    share: rhannu
    attention: sylw
    courage: dewrder
    honesty: gonest
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    When Laughter Wins: Gwilym's Tiny Triumph in Eryri

    26/10/2026 | 18 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: When Laughter Wins: Gwilym's Tiny Triumph in Eryri
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-10-26-07-38-20-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Mae'r bore yn y pentref bychan dan leoliad bryniau mynyddig Eryri yn dechrau gyda'r gwynt yn prysuro trwy'r coed.
    En: The morning in the small village nestled among the mountainous hills of Eryri begins with the wind rushing through the trees.

    Cy: Mae Gwilym, garddwr balch y pentref, yn sefyll yn ei ardd.
    En: Gwilym, the proud gardener of the village, stands in his garden.

    Cy: Mae’r coed yn disgleirio’n aur a choch, ac mae’r awyrgylch yn llythryn a glaswellt Autumn yn berffaith.
    En: The trees are shimmering in gold and red, and the atmosphere is wonderfully autumnal.

    Cy: Gwilym yw'r gŵr ifanc sy'n gobeithio ennill cystadleuaeth pwmpenni'r pentref eleni.
    En: Gwilym is the young man hoping to win the village's pumpkin competition this year.

    Cy: Yn flynyddol, mae’r pentrefwyr yn meirw a chodi waliau o bêds crefftus a choleuadau wedi'u lloriau am y gŵyl ddigwyddiad blynyddol.
    En: Annually, the villagers hustle to build creative displays and lights for this festive annual event.

    Cy: Ond troeon y flwyddyn hon yn wahanol.
    En: But this year's circumstances are different.

    Cy: Er bod Gwilym wedi tyfu pwmpen arall, mae wedi sylwi nawr ei bod yn gymharol fychan.
    En: Although Gwilym has grown another pumpkin, he now notices that it's relatively small.

    Cy: Mae'n cofio dan ddinistriad 🤦‍♂️: roedd wedi cymysgu hadau pwmpen â’r tomato!
    En: He remembers with frustration 🤦‍♂️ that he had mixed pumpkin seeds with tomato seeds!

    Cy: Mae Carys, ei ffrind o blentyndod, yn gwybod am hoffter Gwilym gyda garddwriaeth.
    En: Carys, his childhood friend, knows about Gwilym's passion for gardening.

    Cy: Er bob blynedd mae hi wedi curo Gwilym yn y gystadleuaeth ychydig.
    En: Although every year she has beaten Gwilym in the competition by a little.

    Cy: Y tro hwn, mae hi'n gwybod na fydd yn rhwydd iddo ef.
    En: This time, she knows it won't be easy for him.

    Cy: Ac eto, mae'n parhau i gymryd rhan.
    En: Yet, he continues to take part.

    Cy: Yna mae Eira, newyddiadurwr chwilfrydig, yn cyrraedd i gofnodi cystadleuaeth pwmpenni'r pentref.
    En: Then Eira, a curious journalist, arrives to cover the village's pumpkin competition.

    Cy: Mae'n gyffrous iawn i ddogfennu'r miri sy'n britho'r pentref ar y diwrnod mawr.
    En: She is very excited to document the merriment that fills the village on the big day.

    Cy: Dyma yw ei swydd gyntaf yn y papur lleol, felly mae hi'n dangos brwdfrydedd cryf.
    En: This is her first assignment for the local paper, so she shows great enthusiasm.

    Cy: Ar fore'r gystadleuaeth, mae trefnwyr y pentref yn gosod pwmpenni o gwmpas y maes.
    En: On the morning of the competition, the village organizers set up pumpkins around the field.

    Cy: Mae Eira'n dechrau tynnu lluniau ac yn dod ar draws pwmpen Gwilym.
    En: Eira starts taking photos and comes across Gwilym's pumpkin.

    Cy: Mae'r pwmpen mor fach, mae'n rhaid i bawb gynnau chwerthin.
    En: The pumpkin is so small that everyone can't help but laugh.

    Cy: Eira’n synnu at yr olygfa; mae hi'n tynnu llun heb i Gwilym sylwi pryd hynny.
    En: Eira is surprised at the scene; she captures a photo without Gwilym noticing at the time.

    Cy: Ond ei champ amheus yw'r llun sy'n mynd ar-lein i ffocws canolog yn yr erthygl: "Pwmpen Gwylitaf y Flwyddyn!"
    En: But her mischievous feat is the picture going online as the central focus in the article: "Year's Funniest Pumpkin!"

    Cy: Mae Gwilym yn ei weld ac mae'n cael yr opsiwn i guddio'r pwmpen neu chwerthin gyda'r pentref.
    En: Gwilym sees it and has the choice to hide the pumpkin or laugh along with the village.

    Cy: Mae'n ddiweddaraf yn dewis i wneud yr olaf, gan benderfynu chwerthin ei hun.
    En: He ultimately chooses the latter, deciding to laugh at himself.

    Cy: Pan ddaw’n amser y gystadleuaeth, mae Gwilym yn cerdded i mewn gyda'i bwmpen bychan.
    En: When the time for the competition comes, Gwilym walks in with his tiny pumpkin.

    Cy: Y pentref yn fwrlwm chwerthin, ac mae paff imlygrwydd o hyd yn ei gwmpasu.
    En: The village is abuzz with laughter, and a puff of mischief still surrounds him.

    Cy: Wedi i'r chwerthin setlo, dyma fe Syrio, y penodiadwr, yn cyhoeddi Gwilym fel enillydd y wobr "Ymgeisydd Gwâr."
    En: After the laughter subsides, Syrio, the announcer, declares Gwilym the winner of the "Gracious Participant" award.

    Cy: Dyma foment gorddi yn llawn clod ac edmygedd o'r foment gân y pentref.
    En: This is a thrilling moment full of praise and admiration from the heart of the village.

    Cy: Gwilym yn gwybod pwysigrwydd cynnil chwerthin, a dyma'n dod â chyfeillgarwch newydd gydag Eira.
    En: Gwilym knows the subtle importance of laughter, and it brings a new friendship with Eira.

    Cy: Deallodd nad yw ymladd i fod orau'n bwysicach na'r sylw a'r gwasanaeth i'r gymuned.
    En: He realized that striving to be the best isn't as important as contributing to the community.

    Cy: Tra nad yw wedi ennill y gystadleuaeth ar ei ffurf draddodiadol, enillodd rhywbeth llawer mwy gwerthfawr: gwerth ei hun.
    En: While he didn't win the competition in its traditional form, he gained something much more valuable: self-worth.

    Cy: Mae Carys a Gwilym yn sicrhau bod cyfeillgarwch o werth penna'r arddangosfa, ac yn cofio bod gwerthoedd pentref bychan yn rheol o ddydd i ddydd.
    En: Carys and Gwilym ensure that the friendship is the centerpiece of the display, remembering that the values of a small village rule day by day.

    Vocabulary Words:
    nestled: dan leoliad
    shimmering: disgleirio
    autumnal: glawrog Autumn
    hustle: codi waliau
    circumstances: troeon
    relatively: cymharol
    mischievous: amheus
    subtle: cynnil
    abuzz: fwrlwm
    admiration: edmygedd
    self-worth: gwerth ei hun
    curious: chwilfrydig
    merriment: miri
    assignment: swydd gyntaf
    organizers: trefnwyr
    captures: tynnu lluniau
    focus: ffocws
    participant: Ymgeisydd
    thrilling: gorddi
    friendship: cyfeillgarwch
    journalist: newyddiadurwr
    villagers: pentrefwyr
    display: arddangosfa
    gardener: garddwr
    announcer: penodiadwr
    enthusiasm: brwdfrydedd
    winner: enillydd
    praise: clod
    importance: pwysigrwydd
    striving: ymladd
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Autumn's Harvest: A Tale of Creativity and Seeds

    25/10/2026 | 16 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Autumn's Harvest: A Tale of Creativity and Seeds
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-10-25-22-34-01-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Ddim yn bell o'r pentref, roedd fferm eang wedi ei leoli, gyda bryniau yn amgylchynu'r ardal.
    En: Not far from the village, there was a spacious farm located, surrounded by hills.

    Cy: Roedd y dail yn newid i liwiau o goch, oren a melyn.
    En: The leaves were changing to shades of red, orange, and yellow.

    Cy: Roedd y glaw yn cychwyn, ond daw rhediad yr adfentur hyd yma.
    En: The rain was starting, but the course of the adventure continued so far.

    Cy: Roedd Anwen a Gareth yn cyrraedd i'r fferm wrth i'r cymylau troi'n dywyll.
    En: Anwen and Gareth arrived at the farm as the clouds turned dark.

    Cy: Roedd awyrgylch yr hydref yn llenwi'r aer, a phob cornel o'r fferm yn llawn hadau a chodziadau.
    En: The atmosphere of autumn filled the air, and every corner of the farm was full of seeds and preparations.

    Cy: Anwen oedd yn cynnig syniadau artistig, tra bo Gareth yn meddu ar gynlluniau ymarferol ar gyfer y dynodau gardd sydd i ddod.
    En: Anwen was offering artistic ideas, while Gareth had practical plans for the upcoming garden markers.

    Cy: "Beth am ni i ddechrau chwilio am bympen perffaith i’ch prosiect crefft?
    En: "How about we start looking for the perfect pumpkin for your craft project?"

    Cy: " awgrymodd Anwen.
    En: suggested Anwen.

    Cy: "Bydd hynny’n wych," meddai Gareth yn gefnogol, "ond rhaid i mi hefyd sicrhau cael hadau newydd i’r gwanwyn.
    En: "That would be great," Gareth replied supportively, "but I also need to make sure to get new seeds for spring."

    Cy: "Daeth y ddau i ddeall nad oedd amser ar eu hochr gyda'r glaw ar ein fena.
    En: The two realized that time was not on their side with the rain upon them.

    Cy: Felly, penderfynwyd eu bod yn mynd ar wahân wrth gyrraedd y fferm.
    En: So, they decided to go separate ways upon reaching the farm.

    Cy: Doedd dim diwrnod mawr o amser ganddynt, ond roedd y ddau'n benderfynol o gyflawni eu nod.
    En: They didn’t have a whole day ahead of them, but both were determined to accomplish their goals.

    Cy: Anwen cerddodd trwy'r maes o fawn, chwilio am bympenau ysgogol.
    En: Anwen walked through the peat field, searching for inspiring pumpkins.

    Cy: Roedd ganddi weledigaeth o greu canolfan Halloween gyda phympen fawr a main.
    En: She had a vision of creating a Halloween center with a large and slender pumpkin.

    Cy: Wrth i anadl Anwen fynd yn gyflymach, darganfu bympen berffaith.
    En: As Anwen's breath quickened, she discovered the perfect pumpkin.

    Cy: Roedd hi'n fawr ac yn siapiau'n berffaith.
    En: It was large and perfectly shaped.

    Cy: Ar yr un pryd, gwelodd Gareth stondin llawn hadau prin sydd yn addas ar gyfer ei gynlluniau gardd.
    En: At the same time, Gareth saw a stall full of rare seeds suitable for his garden plans.

    Cy: Wrth iddo ddechrau dychwelyd i fynedfa’r fferm, dechreuodd piciau cyntaf y glaw daro’u hwynebau.
    En: As he began to return to the farm entrance, the first raindrops began to hit their faces.

    Cy: Anwen, gyda phympen yn ei breichiau ac eiddgar am eu cyfarfod, a Gareth gyda hadau prin yn ei boced, cyfarfu ar drothwy'r fferm.
    En: Anwen, with a pumpkin in her arms and eager for their meeting, and Gareth with rare seeds in his pocket, met at the farm's threshold.

    Cy: Er i’r glaw ddymuno chwalu eu hodyssey, roedd y ddau yn gwenu’n hapus.
    En: Even though the rain wished to disrupt their odyssey, they both smiled happily.

    Cy: Roedd Anwen yn gweld bod angen iddo ddysgu gwerth cydbwysedd cael a gwneud ynghyd a bodloni ei galon.
    En: Anwen realized that he needed to learn the value of balancing having and doing along with satisfying his heart.

    Cy: Cadwodd Gareth nifer o'r hadau fel cofrodd, a diolchodd i Anwen am ei greu hi optimistaidd.
    En: Gareth kept some of the seeds as a keepsake, and he thanked Anwen for her optimism.

    Cy: Pan wrthdystiodd y glaw trwm, roedd y ddau yn gwybod bod eu hymdrechion wedi talu ffordd berthnasol.
    En: When the heavy rain protested, they both knew that their efforts had paid off in a meaningful way.

    Cy: edrych am bŵmpen oedd y syniad llwyddiannus.
    En: Searching for the pumpkin was the successful idea.

    Cy: Mae gwersi'n bodoli ym mhobman.
    En: Lessons exist everywhere.

    Cy: Roedd eu cwmni'n ddigon i wynebu hyd yn oed y storm trwm.
    En: Their company was enough to face even the heavy storm.

    Cy: Roedd hwn, yn wir, yn benod hyfryd yn eu hanes, ac roeddent yn ysu i fwydo o gymheiriaid i ddysgu.
    En: This was indeed a beautiful chapter in their story, and they were eager to nourish from companions to learn.

    Vocabulary Words:
    spacious: eang
    surrounded: amgylchynu
    shades: lliwiau
    atmosphere: awyrgylch
    preparations: chodziadau
    craft: crefft
    edges: ymylon
    threshold: trothwy
    odyssey: odyssey
    balance: cydbwysedd
    keepsake: cofrodd
    optimism: optimistaidd
    inspire: ysgwyd
    eager: eiddgar
    vision: weledigaeth
    protest: wrthdystiodd
    accomplish: cyflawni
    rare: prin
    upcoming: i ddod
    slender: main
    proclaim: datgan
    disrupt: chwalu
    discover: darganfu
    noteworthy: nodedig
    meaningful: berthnasol
    determinants: dynodau
    sojourn: arosfa
    concourse: cyrhaeddiad
    gleaming: disglair
    gestures: symudiadau
  • FluentFiction - Welsh

    Harvest of Hearts: Magic and Mystery in Welsh Autumn

    25/10/2026 | 16 mins.
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Harvest of Hearts: Magic and Mystery in Welsh Autumn
    Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
    fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-10-25-07-38-20-cy

    Story Transcript:

    Cy: Rhagor nag unwaith y mae diwrnodau a nosweithiau cyfnod yr hydref yn gwyro fel llysiau mewn potesyn.
    En: More than once, the days and nights of the autumn season blend like vegetables in a stew.

    Cy: Ym mhentref bach yng nghefn gwlad Cymru, ar fferm lle ceir slawers, mae’r gwynt yn chwa rapio am ganoldir y praff ystafell.
    En: In a small village in the Welsh countryside, on a farm where there are slawers, the wind gusts, wrapping around the heart of the cozy room.

    Cy: Calan Gaeaf ydyw, a phobman mae cennin pedr coch ac ocsigen ffres rhadlon i’w drwyno.
    En: It is Halloween, and everywhere there are red daffodils and refreshing, fragrant fresh oxygen to inhale.

    Cy: Ar y fferm, mae'r cae yn welw gyda llaeth o bwmpenni oren, yn tynnu sylw bob ymwelydd.
    En: On the farm, the field is aglow with a sea of orange pumpkins, capturing the attention of every visitor.

    Cy: Mae’r awyrgylch yn uchel, gyda chants y plant baentedi eu gwinoedd a’r swn seindorf enigmaidd yn gwreiddio yn yr aer.
    En: The atmosphere is lively, with the chants of children flaunting their costumes and the sound of a mysterious band resonating in the air.

    Cy: Mae Dylan yn darlunydd taclus, yn ymdeimlo â’i brwshys lliw, yn cerdded trwy’r bordr, yn chwilio am ei ysbrydoliaeth.
    En: Dylan is a meticulous artist, feeling his way with his paintbrushes, walking through the border, searching for inspiration.

    Cy: Mae Eira yno yn arwain, ar ben ei hanian.
    En: Eira is there leading, in her element.

    Cy: Er ei bod hi'n meddwl am drefnu'r ŵyl, mae hi'n dymuno heithio pawb i ymuno.
    En: Although she thinks of organizing the festival, she wishes to encourage everyone to join in.

    Cy: Mae Dylan yn crwydro i’r cae lle maen nhw’n dewis pwmpenni ac yn stopio i weld.
    En: Dylan wanders to the field where they are choosing pumpkins and stops to see.

    Cy: Mae Eira yn manteisio ar y foment i ddweud helo.
    En: Eira seizes the moment to say hello.

    Cy: “Ti'n chwilio am fwmpen berffaith?
    En: "Are you looking for the perfect pumpkin?"

    Cy: ” gofynnodd Eira gyda gwên ddefiniedd.
    En: asked Eira with a defined smile.

    Cy: Mae Dylan yn ymddwyn yn swil ond yn gwrtais.
    En: Dylan acts shy but polite.

    Cy: “Ydw,” atebodd.
    En: "Yes," he replied.

    Cy: “Rydyn ni'n edrych am fwmpen sydd ag iddi gymeriadau, mae'n rhaid iddi ysbrydoliaethu.
    En: "We're looking for a pumpkin that has character, it must inspire."

    Cy: ”Mae Eira yn chwerthin.
    En: Eira laughs.

    Cy: “Cefn gwlad Cymru, y mae pob bwmpen yn stori.
    En: "In the Welsh countryside, every pumpkin is a story."

    Cy: ” Mae'r ddau yn rhannu chwerthin.
    En: The two share a laugh.

    Cy: Mae'r amser yn pasio'n llithro tra bod y ddau yn darganfod pwmpen a fydd yn berffaith i’w cherfio.
    En: Time glides by as the two discover a pumpkin that will be perfect for carving.

    Cy: Ond mae Dylan, er ei amharodrwydd, yn cytuno i ymuno â’r gystadleuaeth cerfio pwmpenni ar wahân i eraill.
    En: Despite his reluctance, Dylan agrees to join the pumpkin carving contest, separate from the others.

    Cy: Y dydd hwnnw, mae Eira yn rhoi seibiant wrth ei chyfrinachau a threulio amser gyda Dylan.
    En: That day, Eira takes a break from her responsibilities and spends time with Dylan.

    Cy: Mae'r ddau yn gweithio gyda’i gilydd, araf ond cyndyn, yn cerfio wyneb yn angori amlennodd pluad.
    En: The two work together, slowly but surely, carving a face that anchors in a feathery expression.

    Cy: Fel y senfyddwyd, mae eu campwaith yn ennill y gystadleuaeth.
    En: As anticipated, their masterpiece wins the competition.

    Cy: Mae Dylan a Eira yn gwybod mwy am ei gilydd erbyn diwedd yr ŵyl.
    En: Dylan and Eira know more about each other by the end of the festival.

    Cy: Mae Dylan, a’i daws yn ysgafn, yn cymryd cam i fynd am goffi gyda Eira wythnos wedyn.
    En: Dylan, with a light step, takes the initiative to go for coffee with Eira the following week.

    Cy: Mae’r hydref wedi bod yn amser lle mae Dylan yn agor at gysylltiadau newydd, ac mae Eira yn dysgu gwerthfawrogi momentau bychain ond gwerthfawr gydag eraill.
    En: Autumn has been a time where Dylan opens up to new connections and Eira learns to appreciate small but valuable moments with others.

    Cy: Mae'r bwmpenni'n disgleirio ar y fferm wrth i'r henoed ac ifanc, angorion yn eu dychymyg, adael mewn anghyffur tua gartref.
    En: The pumpkins shine on the farm as the old and young, with their imaginations as anchors, leave in a cheerful mood towards home.

    Cy: Mae glowr y Calan Gaeaf yn parhau i amdo’r locres gyda chynnilrwydd bendithiol Cymreig.
    En: The glow of Halloween continues to envelop the darkness with a subtle Welsh blessing.

    Vocabulary Words:
    blend: gwyro
    gust: chwa
    mysterious: enigmaidd
    resonating: gwreiddio
    meticulous: taclus
    flaunting: baentedi
    carving: cerfio
    reluctance: amharodrwydd
    lively: uchel
    defined: definiedd
    aglow: welw
    fragrant: rhadlon
    inspire: ysbrydoliaethu
    sea: llaeth
    glides: llithro
    anchors: angori
    refreshing: ffres
    borders: bordr
    sylw: attention
    sownd: sound
    whirl: rapio
    fate: senfyddwyd
    spends: treulio
    initiative: cymryd cam
    imagination: dychymyg
    cheerful: anghyffur
    defines: ddefiniedd
    separate: ar wahân
    despite: er
    discover: darganfod
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