FluentFiction - Welsh

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Blossoming Connections: Rhiannon's Spring of New Beginnings
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar fore oer o'r gwanwyn, pan oedd y ddaear wedi'i chuddio â chilt eira byrlymus, roedd Rhiannon yn cerdded trwy erddi tirion Bodnant.
En: On a cold spring morning, when the earth was hidden under a swirling quilt of snow, Rhiannon was walking through the gentle gardens of Bodnant.

Cy: Roedd hi'n teimlo bod yr ardd yn dod yn fyw hyd yn oed yng ngafael gaeaf.
En: She felt that the garden was coming alive even in the grip of winter.

Cy: Yno, tua phen draw'r ardd, roedd digwyddiad arbennig yn mynd rhagddo - sioe flodau elusennol St. Dwynwen.
En: There, towards the far end of the garden, a special event was unfolding - the St. Dwynwen charity flower show.

Cy: Roedd Rhiannon yn werthwr blodau brwd, ei galon yn cael ei hudo gan liwiau a siapiau'r byd planhigion.
En: Rhiannon was a keen flower seller, her heart enchanted by the colors and shapes of the plant world.

Cy: Roedd hi'n chwilio am ysbrydoliaeth newydd, ond hefyd, er cymaint ei bod yn swil, roedd hi'n dyheu am gwrdd â rhywun a oedd yn rhannu ei angerdd.
En: She was searching for new inspiration but also, as shy as she was, she longed to meet someone who shared her passion.

Cy: Tra oedd hi'n symud o un stondin i'r llall, clywodd Rhiannon lais meddal, ond yn llawn gafaelgar, yn adrodd hanes o flodyn unigryw.
En: As she moved from one stall to the next, Rhiannon heard a soft, yet captivating voice narrating the story of a unique flower.

Cy: Wrth edrych i'r cyfeiriad hwnnw, gwelodd Gareth.
En: Looking in that direction, she saw Gareth.

Cy: Gareth oedd ei enw, pensaer amlwg, sy'n dal i wenu ar ôl cyfnod anodd yn ei fywyd personol.
En: Gareth was his name, a prominent architect, who was still smiling after a challenging period in his personal life.

Cy: Roedd ganddo ddiddordeb arbennig yn niwylliant pensaernïaeth tirwedd.
En: He had a particular interest in the culture of landscape architecture.

Cy: Yr oedd ef hefyd i fod yn canolbwyntio ar ei waith, ond rhywle yn ei galon, roedd yr awydd am gysylltiad emosiynol yn tyfu.
En: He was also meant to focus on his work, but somewhere in his heart, the desire for an emotional connection was growing.

Cy: Roedd gan Rhiannon gyfle nawr.
En: Rhiannon now had an opportunity.

Cy: Roedd wedi gwrando'n astud ac yn penderfynu ymladd ei hesgusodoldeb.
En: She had listened intently and decided to fight her hesitancy.

Cy: A troes hithau, gyda phigyn o hyder newydd, at Gareth.
En: She turned, with a spark of new confidence, to Gareth.

Cy: "Llefais am y blodyn unigryw hwnnw," meddai hi yn dawel.
En: "I called out for that unique flower," she said quietly.

Cy: Syrthiodd y ddau i sgwrsio am flodau a phensaernïaeth, ond Hefyd am fywyd.
En: The two fell into a conversation about flowers and architecture, but also about life.

Cy: Cafwyd ysgogi da gan eu sgyrsiau ac ymddechreuodd Gareth agor am ei gynlluniau ar gyfer yr arddyddio a'r dyfodol.
En: Their discussions were motivating, and Gareth began to open up about his plans for gardening and the future.

Cy: Chwarddodd Rhiannon a dywedodd am ei breuddwydion, am ei blodau ac am ei gobeithion personol.
En: Rhiannon laughed and talked about her dreams, her flowers, and her personal hopes.

Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded, daeth Rhiannon a Gareth o hyd iddyn nhw eu hunain mewn rhan o'r gerddi oedd odidog, dan goeden camellia iaith gaeaf, gyda'i brigau llawn o flodau cochion disglair.
En: As they walked, Rhiannon and Gareth found themselves in a stunning part of the gardens, beneath a winter-blooming camellia tree, with its branches full of bright red flowers.

Cy: Yn y man tawel hwnnw, dan wynebau plau llon y camellia, wnaeth y ddau ildio i'r eiliad hudol.
En: In that quiet place, under the cheerful faces of the camellia, they both surrendered to the magical moment.

Cy: Ar ôl sgwrs ddwys, penderfynodd y ddau gefnu ar y ffolach o eira a pharhau ar eu taith.
En: After a profound conversation, they decided to leave behind the snow’s cover and continue their journey.

Cy: Wrth droi'n ôl, rhannwyd rhifau ffôn.
En: As they turned back, they exchanged phone numbers.

Cy: Roeddent yn teimlo addewid Aberglad a gobaith am y dyfodol.
En: They felt the promise of hope and new beginnings.

Cy: Roedd symud ymlaen yn gyffrous iddyn nhw.
En: Moving forward was exciting for them.

Cy: Yr oedd Rhiannon yn teimlo mwy o hyder i gysylltu â phobl.
En: Rhiannon felt more confident about reaching out to people.

Cy: Tybiodd Gareth fod yn barod i roi cynnig ar fywyd newydd.
En: Gareth thought he was ready to try a new life.

Cy: Roedd yr eira'n diflannu wrth iddynt gerdded yn ôl i'r gerddi - a'u bywydau newydd yn dechrau.
En: The snow was disappearing as they walked back to the gardens - and their new lives were beginning.

Vocabulary Words:
swirling: byrlymus
quilt: cilt
enchanted: hudo
hesitancy: esgusodoldeb
captivating: gafaelgar
narrating: adrodd
profound: dwys
intently: astud
prominent: amlwg
unfolding: yn mynd rhagddo
opportunity: cyfle
emotional: emosiynol
unique: unigryw
surrendered: ildio
motivating: ysgogi
confidence: hyder
landscape: tirwedd
blooming: iaith gaeaf
stunning: odidog
delicate: tirion
under: dan
enchanting: hugol
hidden: cuddio
garden: gerddi
personal: personol
exchange: rhannwyd
commence: dechrau
captivated: hudol
bright: disglair
journey: taith

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Sibling Bonds Amid Snow: A Journey of Love and Memory
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Eryrfeydd hir oedd yn eistedd dros fynyddoedd llwyddo'r Beacons.
En: Long shadowed eagles sat over the snowy mountains of the Beacons.

Cy: Golau’r haul gaeaf yn ysgafn yn amlygu eira chwyth yng nghanol y coed noethion – tawelwch trwm yn cuddio hwyliau’r dydd, ond oedd ei angen.
En: The gentle winter sun highlighted blowing snow amongst the bare trees – a heavy silence hiding the day's mood, but it was needed.

Cy: Roedd Valentine’s Day ond doedd dim cariad melys i'r tri chwaer yma.
En: It was Valentine’s Day, but there was no sweet love for these three siblings.

Cy: Gareth, Eleri, a Rhys oedd yno er cof eu tad.
En: Gareth, Eleri, and Rhys were there in memory of their father.

Cy: “Bydd y plannu yma yn barhaol,” meddai Gareth.
En: “This planting will be permanent,” said Gareth.

Cy: “Rhaid i ni wneud rhywbeth er cof am Dad.”
En: “We must do something in memory of Dad.”

Cy: Roedd Gareth, y brawd hyn, yn gymysgedd o deimladau – hiraeth, cyfrifoldeb.
En: Gareth, the elder brother, was a mixture of emotions – longing, responsibility.

Cy: Bydd iddo sicrhau bod teulu’n dal yn gyfan.
En: It was up to him to keep the family whole.

Cy: “Eira’n trwm heddiw, Gareth,” meddai Eleri, yn pori eira sy’n gwympo o’i gwinwydden.
En: “Snow's heavy today, Gareth,” said Eleri, browsing the snow falling from her vine.

Cy: Roedd Eleri yn delio â’i galar trwy dawelwch.
En: Eleri dealt with her grief silently.

Cy: Rhys yn edrych ymhell, ei lygaid yn llawn meddyliau, “Oes rhaid i ni fynd heddiw? Mae’n oer.”
En: Rhys looked far, his eyes full of thoughts, “Do we have to go today? It’s cold.”

Cy: Roedd Rhys yn ddelio gyda’i golled trwy gwynion.
En: Rhys coped with his loss through complaints.

Cy: “Bydd yma yn dda i’r enaid,” Gareth yn berswadio.
En: “This will be good for the soul,” persuaded Gareth.

Cy: “Mae hyn yn mynd i’n uno ni.”
En: “This is going to unite us.”

Cy: Roeddent yn cychwyn ar eu taith, troeddu llwybr eang trwy’r eira.
En: They started on their journey, treading a wide path through the snow.

Cy: Roedd yr eira’n gwasgu dan eu traed.
En: The snow crunched under their feet.

Cy: Cadwodd Gareth lygad am ei chwaer a’i brawd, rhannu stori am eu tad, dyn sydd wedi caru natur.
En: Gareth kept an eye on his sister and brother, sharing stories about their father, a man who loved nature.

Cy: Unwaith eu bod wedi cyrraedd brig y bryn, roedd y gobaith o uno yn troi yn ddadl.
En: Once they reached the top of the hill, the hope of unity turned into a quarrel.

Cy: Dechreuodd Rhys ac Eleri, eu carua y gorau iddynt, ddadlau.
En: Rhys and Eleri, trying their best, began to argue.

Cy: “You ddim y deall fy nheimladau!” bustiai Rhys. Tra oedd Eleri’n profi ei chwmni distaw.
En: “You don't understand my feelings!” burst Rhys, while Eleri offered her quiet company.

Cy: Effaith yr eiliad yn eu dal.
En: The moment’s effect held them.

Cy: Gareth yn teimlo’r cur ym mlâen ei fron, ond gwybod hyn oedd yr eiliad y byddent i adnabod galar annwyl.
En: Gareth felt the ache in his chest but knew this was the moment they would recognize beloved grief.

Cy: “Rhaid i ni wrando ar ein gilydd,” sicrhaodd Gareth iddynt.
En: “We must listen to each other,” assured Gareth to them.

Cy: Cymodi wrth wyneb y moel llechwedd.
En: Reconciliation at the face of the bare slope.

Cy: Roedd dydd yn cilio i’r nos.
En: The day faded into night.

Cy: Vel y soniodd caneri gwaelod, cawsant gwynt ar eu gwefus; cofiant i’w tad drwy emwyd a hadau.
En: As the valley canary mentioned, they felt a breeze on their lips; a memory of their father through compassion and seeds.

Cy: “Plannwn yma,” dywedodd Gareth â’i law yn dawnsio dermau.
En: “We’ll plant here,” said Gareth with his hand weaving terms.

Cy: “Byddai Dad yn falch.”
En: “Dad would be proud.”

Cy: Gwnaethant daith arall ar y llwybr canlyn yr eira.
En: They made another journey along the path following the snow.

Cy: Roedd tai’r Beacons llawn mwynglawdd aur o gof.
En: The homes of the Beacons were filled with a golden mine of memory.

Cy: Erbyn iddynt ddychwelyd, roedd yr hyn roedd yn bwysau ar ysgwyddau Gareth yn ysgafnhau.
En: By the time they returned, what weighed on Gareth's shoulders had lightened.

Cy: Roedd yn deall - nid un dyn oedd gyfrifol am cariadu teulu ond i gyd gilydd.
En: He understood – it was not one man's responsibility to love a family but everyone's together.

Cy: Roeddent oll yn rhan o’r gordyn cryf oedd yn cynnig didol debat gwe o gysur.
En: They were all part of the strong cord offering comfort from a tangled web.

Cy: “Diolchi am y cofion, Dadi,” meddai’r tri wrth droed y bryn, y gwynt yn clodwi arian newydd.
En: “Thank you for the memories, Dad,” said the three at the foot of the hill, the wind whispering new silver.

Vocabulary Words:
shadowed: hir
highlighted: yn amlygu
bare: noethion
siblings: chwaer
permanent: barhaol
longing: hiraeth
responsibility: cyfrifoldeb
treading: troeddu
crunched: gwasgu
quarrel: ddadl
ache: cur
reconciliation: cymodi
breeze: gwynt
compassion: emwyd
tangled: debat
comfort: cysur
journey: taith
unite: uno
elder: hyn
delved: pori
browsing: yn pori
grief: galar
cope: delio
persuade: berswadio
recognize: adnabod
cherish: profi
fade: cilio
contribution: ddarparu
weave: dawnsio
quarrel: ddadl

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Amidst the Storm: Friendship's Test at the Beacons
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Yng nghanol tymestl serth y Beacons sy'n creu sŵn hudolus, roedd tri ffrind yn mentro allan yn chwilio am y dŵr arallfydol hwnnw.
En: In the midst of the fierce storm in the Beacons, creating magical sounds, three friends ventured out searching for that otherworldly water.

Cy: Gwyneth oedd y llawn antur, gyda’i llygaid mawr llawn bywyd yn chwilio am ddirgel bethau’r byd naturiol.
En: Gwyneth was full of adventure, with her large eyes full of life, seeking the world's natural mysteries.

Cy: Byddai Aneira, gyda’i chwilfrydedd cyson, wrth ei bodd yn mynd gyda Gwyneth ar y teithiau hyn, heddiw yn rhannu ei hangerdd i weld y rhaeadr cudd.
En: Aneira, with her constant curiosity, loved accompanying Gwyneth on these journeys, today sharing her passion to see the hidden waterfall.

Cy: Ond Emrys, ystyriol a gofalus, teimlai ychydig o beryg wrth i’r awyrgylch o'u cwmpas droi’n wintaidd a thanbaid.
En: But Emrys, thoughtful and cautious, felt a little danger as the atmosphere around them turned wintry and intense.

Cy: “Mae’n edrych yn ddifrifol, Gwyneth,” meddai Emrys, yn taflu golwg gofalgar dros ei ysgwydd.
En: “It looks serious, Gwyneth,” said Emrys, casting a caring glance over his shoulder.

Cy: “Efallai ddylen ni ddod o hyd i loches.”
En: “Perhaps we should find shelter.”

Cy: “Ond mae’r rhaeadr jyst yna, Emrys,” atebodd Gwyneth, ei llais yn crynnu’n llawn cyffro.
En: “But the waterfall is just there, Emrys,” answered Gwyneth, her voice trembling with excitement.

Cy: “Bydd yn ystyriaeth berffaith o’n cyfeillgarwch.”
En: “It'll be the perfect testament to our friendship.”

Cy: Aneira wnaeth orau i gytuno: "Rydyn ni mor agos. Gawn ni drio?"
En: Aneira did her best to agree: "We're so close. Can we try?"

Cy: Roedd y goleuni’n pylu, ac roedd gwynt oer y rhew yn eu hylifo.
En: The light was fading, and the cold icy wind chilled them.

Cy: Roedd traed yn suddo mewn ia a chwynt eirth, gan droi'r tir yn beryglus.
En: Their feet sank into ice and bear-like gusts, turning the ground dangerous.

Cy: Roedd y cryndod yn cynyddu gan ymbil arnynt i stopio.
En: The trembling intensified, pleading with them to stop.

Cy: Ond Gwyneth, angen dyfalbarhau yn heriol, camodd ymlaen.
En: But Gwyneth, stubbornly determined to persevere, stepped forward.

Cy: Ar y dibyn, roedd pawb yn gweld dim ond tywyllwch.
En: On the precipice, all they saw was darkness.

Cy: Y rhaeadr, fel addewid prin a basio, oedd ar ddychymyg Gwyneth—ond fe slywadodd ar y glwyd, gwynt y rhew yn ei wthio.
En: The waterfall, like a fleeting promise, was in Gwyneth's imagination—but she noticed the edge as the icy wind pushed her.

Cy: Dechreuodd hi lithro, pan oedd lladd Emrys a llon Emrys yr un pryd yn dod at ei gilydd i’w chrafu'n ôl yn saff.
En: She began to slip, when both worried and joyous reactions of Emrys combined to claw her back to safety.

Cy: Anerchodd Emrys yn galonogedig wrth eu tynnu yn ôl i ddiogelwch: “Mae cymryd risg weithiau yn angenrheidiol, ond dim ond os yw’n diogel, Gwyneth.”
En: Emrys addressed them encouragingly as he pulled them back to safety: “Taking risks is sometimes necessary, but only if it's safe, Gwyneth.”

Cy: Yn olaf, fe ddaethant o hyd i ogof fechan, lleoliaeth dwym ac esmwyth sy’n cynnig lloches rhag y storm enfawr.
En: Eventually, they found a small cave, a warm and cozy haven offering shelter from the immense storm.

Cy: Roedd Aneira yn clymu cwfli ei chot agos at ei phen, wedi gwerthfawrogi enwogrwydd Emrys a'i ddoethineb.
En: Aneira tightened the hood of her coat close to her head, appreciating Emrys's fame and wisdom.

Cy: Wrth i'r eira roi tlysni i'r dirwedd, fe gwrandawodd pawb ar soud o fwye awel wedi ymlâdd.
En: As the snow added beauty to the landscape, they all listened to the sound of a gentle breeze winding down.

Cy: Wrth aros drwy’r nos, yn llawn cynhesrwydd cyfeillion, dysgodd Gwyneth fod ganddi mwy i’w ennill o wrando ar y rheiny sydd o'i chwmpas.
En: While waiting through the night, filled with the warmth of friendship, Gwyneth learned she had much to gain from listening to those around her.

Cy: Er nad oeddent wedi cyrraedd y rhaeadr, roedd eu perthynas wedi dyfnhau, fel rhaniad ensawdd y Beacons ei hun.
En: Although they did not reach the waterfall, their bond had deepened, like the intangible cleft of the Beacons itself.

Cy: Y bore wedyn, roedd y eira’n llonydd, y tymestl wedi pasio.
En: The next morning, the snow was still, and the storm had passed.

Cy: Roedd teithiau newyddion yn aros.
En: New journeys awaited.

Cy: Efallai y flwyddyn nesaf, efallai y ddysg gan y tro hwn yn eu harwain yn wir, ond roedd un peth yn sicr — dim ond ymgais garedig sydd ei angen i gadw’r holl anturiaethau.
En: Perhaps next year, maybe the lessons from this time would guide them truly, but one thing was certain — a kind attempt is all that's needed to keep all their adventures alive.

Vocabulary Words:
midst: nghano
fierce: serth
venture: mentro
otherworldly: arallfydol
full: llawn
accompanying: mynd gyda
curiosity: chwilfrydedd
testament: ystyriaeth
caring: gofalgar
shelter: loches
trembling: crynnu
excitement: cyffro
chill: hylifo
persevere: dyfalbarhau
precipice: dibyn
slip: lithro
encouragingly: galonogedig
warm: dwym
cozy: esmwyth
cave: ogof
appreciating: gwerthfawrogi
wisdom: doethineb
intangible: ensawdd
storm: storm
gentle: fwye
breeze: awel
adventures: anturiaethau
bond: perthynas
safe: diogel
guiding: arwain

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Winter's Breath: Finding Hope in Unexpected Heroes
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fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-02-03-23-34-02-cy

Story Transcript:

Cy: Roedd y dydd yn glir ac oer.
En: The day was clear and cold.

Cy: Roedd lliwiau'r gaeaf yn gorffwys ar Cae Ddinas, y coed heb ddail yn gwasgaru cysgodion hir ar lawntiau rhewllyd.
En: The winter colors were resting on Cae Ddinas, the leafless trees casting long shadows on frosty lawns.

Cy: Roedd Gethin, tad ifanc, yn cerdded ar hyd y llwybrau caled, ei lygaid yn gwylio Carys, ei ferch fach anturus, wrth iddi chwilio drwy'r cae.
En: Gethin, a young father, was walking along the hardened paths, his eyes watching Carys, his adventurous little daughter, as she searched through the field.

Cy: “Paid mynd yn rhy bell, Carys!” gwaeddodd Gethin, yn teimlo’r gwres o bryder cyfarwydd.
En: “Don’t go too far, Carys!” shouted Gethin, feeling the familiar warmth of worry.

Cy: Ond roedd Carys yn cael ei hudo gan hylif yr haul ar y gramen rhew.
En: But Carys was fascinated by the sunlight on the crust of ice.

Cy: Yn sydyn, llithrodd dychymg y plentyn i fyd llawn chwilfrydedd.
En: Suddenly, the child's imagination slipped into a world full of curiosity.

Cy: “Beth yw hwn?” gofynnodd Carys, gan godi cnau bach o'r llawr.
En: “What is this?” asked Carys, picking up a small nut from the ground.

Cy: Heb feddwl, rhoddodd ef yn ei cheg.
En: Without thinking, she put it in her mouth.

Cy: Ymhen dim ond eiliadau, dechreuodd Carys anadlu’n anodd.
En: Within moments, Carys began to have difficulty breathing.

Cy: Roedd ei thafod yn chwyddo, a wyneba Gethin yn newid o glaear i ofn.
En: Her tongue was swelling, and Gethin's face changed from bright to fearful.

Cy: Paratoi fel roedd bob amser, ond, i’w arswyd, sylweddolodd nad oedd ganddo'r chwistrell epineffrin.
En: Prepared as he always was, yet, to his horror, he realized he didn’t have the epinephrine injector.

Cy: ¡Colli'r dyfais oedd ei ddychryn mwyaf!
En: Losing the device was his greatest fear!

Cy: Emrys, dyn yn mynd heibio gyda bag ar ei ysgwydd, sylweddolodd y sefyllfa bryderus.
En: Emrys, a man passing by with a bag on his shoulder, noticed the worrisome situation.

Cy: Daeth ymlaen yn gyflym, gan weddïo y gallai helpu.
En: He quickly approached, praying he could help.

Cy: “Sgen i offer meddygol, a fedra i helpu,” meddai Emrys, lygaid ef yn llawn gobaith a bryder.
En: “I have medical supplies, and I can help,” said Emrys, his eyes full of hope and concern.

Cy: Gethin teimlai'r arswyd yn llifo, ond yr awydd i achub ei ferch oedd yn drech na'i ymddiriedaeth yng nghyflawn dieithr.
En: Gethin felt the horror flowing, but the desire to save his daughter was stronger than his trust in a complete stranger.

Cy: “O'r gorau,” cytunodd yn nerfus, gan gadw Carys yng nghanol ei freichiau.
En: “Alright,” he agreed nervously, keeping Carys in the midst of his arms.

Cy: Defnyddiodd Emrys gyflenwad o’i fag, ofalus a thra medrus.
En: Emrys used a supply from his bag, careful and skillful.

Cy: Pob gweinyddiaeth yn gofalus, a gwylio’r breuder y dirwyn i ben.
En: Every administration was careful, watching the fragility come to an end.

Cy: Ychydig bach yn araf, a dechreuodd Carys anadlu’n haws.
En: Slowly but surely, Carys began to breathe more easily.

Cy: Wrth i barafeddygon gyrraedd, roedd Gethin yn llawn cyffro a diolchgarwch, yn derbyn Emrys fel gobaith mewn amser o angen.
En: As the paramedics arrived, Gethin was full of excitement and gratitude, accepting Emrys as a beacon of hope in a time of need.

Cy: Yn yr awyr anadledig o'r nos, ar ôl i'r holl emosiwn setlo, sylweddolodd Gethin pa mor bwysig yw ymddiried y rhai o’n cwmpas.
En: In the breathless air of the evening, after all the emotion had settled, Gethin realized how important it is to trust those around us.

Cy: Nid yw'n medru rheoli popeth, ac weithiau, roedd angen dibynnu ar eraill.
En: He can't control everything, and sometimes, he needed to rely on others.

Cy: Y dorf wynn yn y parc rhewllyd a fu; Gethin yn ymdeithau tuag adref, dal Carys yn dynn, y ddau yn chwilio ymlaen at ddiwrnodau cliriach sy’n dod.
En: The white crowd in the frosty park had dispersed; Gethin walked homeward, holding Carys tightly, both looking forward to clearer days ahead.

Cy: Emrys yn cerdded i ffwrdd gyda thawelwch meddwl, profiad diweddar yn bleth bythgofiadwy mewn symud ymlaen.
En: Emrys walked away with peace of mind, the recent experience an unforgettable knot in moving forward.

Vocabulary Words:
leafless: heb ddail
casting: gwasgaru
adventurous: anturus
swelling: chwyddo
fragility: breuder
dispersed: darfod
hardened: caled
resting: gorffwys
fascinated: hudo
imagination: dychymg
curiosity: chwilfrydedd
horror: arswyd
stranger: dieithr
supplies: cyflenwad
careful: ofalus
skillful: tra medrus
gratitude: diolchgarwch
overwhelmed: llawn cyffro
beacon: goleudy
breathless: anadledig
paramedics: parafeddygon
rely: dibynnu
evening: nos
peace of mind: tawelwch meddwl
forward: ymlaen
clearer: cliriach
shadows: cysgodion
glare: glaear
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Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Rhys, Eira, and the Ice Skating Saga: A Winter's Tale
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Ar ddiwrnod oer yn y gaeaf, roedd parc banliews Caerdydd wedi ei orchuddio â haen fain o eira.
En: On a cold winter's day, a suburban park in Caerdydd was covered with a thin layer of snow.

Cy: Roedd y bobl yn cerdded ymhlith y coed â'r dail wedi disgyn ac yn edrych ar yr iawyrdd lle'r oedd plant a'u rhieni blantio Traed.
En: People were walking among the trees with fallen leaves, looking at the ice rink where children and their parents were planting their feet.

Cy: Yn y canol oedd Rhys, eisiau creu argraff ar Eira.
En: In the middle was Rhys, wanting to impress Eira.

Cy: Roedd Rhys wedi clywed bod Eira yn mwynhau sglefrio iâ, ac roedd yn benderfynol o ennill ei sylw drwy honni ei fod yn sglefrio hefyd.
En: Rhys had heard that Eira enjoyed ice skating, and he was determined to gain her attention by claiming that he could skate too.

Cy: "Edrychwch arnaf i," fe waeddodd Rhys, gan roi ei sglefrau ar y rhew.
En: "Look at me," shouted Rhys, putting his skates on the ice.

Cy: Dechreuodd sglefrio, ond dyna lle, buan y sylweddolodd nad yw sglefrio mor hawdd ag y gwynt y bu’r peth yn ddoe.
En: He began to skate, but then quickly realized that skating wasn't as easy as the wind had made it seem the day before.

Cy: Aeth modfedd neu ddwy cyn syrthio ar ei ben ôl yn druenus.
En: He went an inch or two before falling pathetically onto his backside.

Cy: Eisteddodd Eira ar y fainc â'i ffrind, Llew, tiwtor sglefrio'r parc.
En: Eira was sitting on the bench with her friend, Llew, the park's skating tutor.

Cy: Roedd Llew wedi bod yn sŵr sylwi ar weithgaredd Rhys gyda gwên eang.
En: Llew had been amusedly observing Rhys's activities with a wide grin.

Cy: "Beth aeth o’i le, Rhys?" gofynnodd Eira yn ddifyr.
En: "What went wrong, Rhys?" asked Eira playfully.

Cy: "Dim ond profi'r rhew, gwnewch eich hun yn braf ar ôl hyn," atebodd Rhys yn amrwd, anus y bo bob yn daro ei bẁl.
En: "Just testing the ice, you'll see me shine after this," replied Rhys bluntly, avoiding eye contact.

Cy: Roedd yn amlwg iddo fod angen i'w wneud mwy i ddwli an Eira.
En: It was clear to him that he needed to do more to win over Eira.

Cy: Cynigiodd Llew help, "Beth am i mi eich dysgu chi?" gwnaeth Llew gynnig, wrth inni adael i Rhys sefyll eto.
En: Llew offered help, "How about I teach you?" suggested Llew, helping Rhys stand up again.

Cy: "Diolch, ond," atebodd Rhys yn gychwynnol; fodd bynnag, gyda sgrolian newydd, dim yn gliriaeth.
En: "Thanks, but," Rhys replied initially; however, with new encouragement, clarity emerged.

Cy: Gyda Llew wrth ei ochr, aeth Rhys yn araf tua'r rhew unwaith eto.
En: With Llew by his side, Rhys slowly ventured onto the ice once again.

Cy: Dysgodd Llew iddo'r sylfaen, sefyll, llithro a hyd yn oed droi syml.
En: Llew taught him the basics, standing, gliding, and even a simple turn.

Cy: Ond pan ddaw i droelli, byddai Rhys yn colli gafael ac yn mynd yn syth at Llew a chwymp i mewn i fonc rupor eira.
En: But when it came to spinning, Rhys would lose grip and head straight for Llew and fall into a heap of snow.

Cy: Fe chwarddodd Eira yn ddynnu.
En: Eira laughed heartily.

Cy: "Dwi'n gweld eich bod yn gwneud ymdrech fawr," meddai, wrth dynnu Rhys ohoni.
En: "I see you're making a great effort," she said, pulling Rhys up.

Cy: "Wnewch chi ymuno â mi am sglodion a siocled poeth?"
En: "Will you join me for chips and hot chocolate?"

Cy: Drueni Rhys ar bob un sydd yn mwynhau’r swrs.
En: Rhys felt a pang of sympathy for everyone who enjoyed good company.

Cy: "Bydd yn braf," atebodd ef, nid oedd bellach yn poeni am fethu â chwilio.
En: "That would be nice," he answered, no longer worried about failing to impress.

Cy: Sylweddodd Rhys ei bod yn fwy dymunol rhoi o’i gael gyda llawenydd na’i sgiliau o lithro.
En: Rhys realized that it was more enjoyable to give in to happiness rather than his skating skills.

Cy: Cofis am Eira drwy chwerthin wrth iddynt fynd tuag at y ciosg, y gwenol gwyntog yn eu hwynebau, gyda fflangell nhw erbyn y tu mewn twym.
En: He remembered Eira through laughter as they headed toward the kiosk, the gusty wind in their faces, with warmth awaiting them inside.

Cy: Roedd y parc yn dal, ond y clychau’ egwyl yn eu clywed, Rhys yn gwybodaethu ei fod wedi 'a beryg susbodd ers oriau rolyn.
En: The park was still, but the bells chimed around them, and Rhys knew he had been searching for hours in vain.

Cy: Roedd yn gwybod bellach, o leiaf, fod yna bethau mwy o bwysig nag effeithlonrwydd, roedd yn gwybod hynny oedd.
En: At least now he understood that there are things more important than efficiency; he knew that.

Cy: Nodwys codi a chwerthin am ei hun, wnes i Eira oniawr.
En: He noted to get up and laugh at himself, a lesson he learned from Eira.

Vocabulary Words:
suburban: banliews
rink: iawyrdd
impress: creu argraff
sympathy: drueni
determined: benderfynol
grip: gafael
pathetically: druenus
decided: benderfynol
playfully: yn ddifyr
clarity: gliriaeth
venture: mynd
glide: llithro
spin: droelli
heap: bobl
amusedly: sŵr
regret: drueni
efficiency: effeithlonrwydd
gusty: gwenol
pile: bobl
basics: sylfaen
amused: difyr
afraid: drueni
accustomed: cyfarwydd
refuse: gwadu
enjoyable: mwy dymunol
kiosk: ciosg
skating: sglefrio
thrive: ffynnu
benevolent: llew
hilarity: chwerthin