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  • Unveiling Ancestors: Gwion's Quest for Hidden Truths

    Unveiling Ancestors: Gwion's Quest for Hidden Truths
    Jan 18 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unveiling Ancestors: Gwion's Quest for Hidden Truths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-18-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ym mist flwyddyn gaeafol, eira'n gorchuddio'r tirlun gyda trywanu chwinciog, cwrddodd Gwion ac Eira ym Mwrwgl St Fagans Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Hanes.En: In a misty winter season, snow covering the landscape in a shimmering blanket, Gwion and Eira met at the Bwrwgl St Fagans Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Hanes.Cy: Roedd St Fagans yn lle unigryw, gyda bwthynoedd traddodiadol o Gymru a chofnodion hanesyddol a awyrodd ras o chwilfrydedd trwy wenoliaid y gorffennol.En: St Fagans was a unique place, with traditional Welsh cottages and historical records that sparked a curiosity through the past's swallows.Cy: Cochrewch y gwynt oer trwy'r goedwig, chwil yn arbrofol sŵn swsion a chaniadau tyndra droedig.En: The cold wind swept through the forest, experimenting with the sound of whispers and intertwined songs.Cy: Gwion, hanesydd imodd, chwilio am wirionedd am ei gorffennol teuluol.En: Gwion, an eager historian, was searching for the truth about his family's past.Cy: Roedd e'n gwybod am lythyr coll ers amser maith, a gweithio arf arwyddocâd falen, ond dim ond bodolaeth dychmygus ei duhaliodd o'r olwg.En: He knew of a long-lost letter, a significant piece of evidence, but its existence had eluded his sight.Cy: Llonyddid gyfeillgar yn troi'n bedair yn ffenestri'r amgueddfa.En: A friendly stillness turned to silence at the museum's windows.Cy: Roedd popeth yn ysbeidiol pan chwitplot y llanast o menywod ifanc byw, roeddent yn y cynefindra o adeiladu'r rhaffau y gallai'w teuluod fynnu.En: Everything was sporadic when the chaos of vibrant young women emerged, they were in the familiarity of building the ties their families could demand.Cy: "Rhaid i ni ddod o hyd iddo," dywedodd Gwion, diweddaru ei afael ar yr hen lythyr a ddarganfu yn y dôl amgueddfa.En: "We must find it," said Gwion, tightening his grip on the old letter he discovered in the museum's attic.Cy: "Gwion, dyma dyfodol amhendant," rhybuddiodd Eira.En: "Gwion, this is an uncertain future," Eira warned.Cy: Roedd ei llygaid yn llawn dealltwriaeth a gofid cuddiedig.En: Her eyes were full of understanding and hidden concern.Cy: Ond, Gwion oedd yn graff.En: But Gwion was astute.Cy: Roedd yn penderfynol chwilio am gyfrinachau ei gorffennol.En: He was determined to uncover the secrets of his past.Cy: Roedd hi'n benderfynol ef drwy hylifedd y galw, tra bod Eira yn osgoi neuedd dirgelion a dychymyg, nodwydd preifat i'w hymdrechion.En: His determination flowed through the call, while Eira avoided the tendency for mysteries and imagination, a private needle to her endeavors.Cy: Roedd y lythyr yn pwytho ar draws y gerbyd streipen, yn datgelu cestyll codiedig o arwyddocâd hanesyddol.En: The letter stitched across the striped pathway, revealing symbolic castles of historical significance.Cy: Aethant mewn brys trwy'r siambrau amgueddfa, brafu'r gweadion a rostir yn llif dyddiau gwyntog, llunio delweddau'r gorffennol ar felin traed.En: They hurried through the museum's chambers, savoring the woven scenes of windy days, crafting images of the past in the footsteps of time.Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i ni ddod o hyd i'r hyn a ddarganfu chwyldroadol," rhaid ei gyhoeddi Gwion.En: "We must find what has been revolutionary," insisted Gwion.Cy: O'r diwedd, ymlaen at gyfadeiladau blith, daeth Gwion ac Eira wrth rywraig hŷn, Bethan, dipio iddo ar y darllen geiriau'r lythyr y gwynebodd e.En: Finally, amidst scattered buildings, Gwion and Eira encountered an older woman, Bethan, folded in the reading of the letter he faced.Cy: Bethan oedd arddull y dirgel, chwyliog yn lledrith digwyddod llon cyflawnedig.En: Bethan embodied the mysterious style, intrigued by the magic of a fully realized occurrence.Cy: Ymddangosodd hanner wefus Eira yn gonfensiynol y tafladwy.En: Half of Eira's lip appeared conventionally dismissive.Cy: "Rhaid ichi gael agen yma," dywedodd Gwion, caru o fewn y gweithredu yn blyonod i ddatgysylltwch y castraeth.En: "You must get a break here," Gwion said, loving the action within the efforts to unravel the complexities.Cy: Bethan, gwenwyn egni, rhoddodd wybodaeth bod cyfrinachau yr oedd Eira'n chloi bob dydd i soniaru hanesion cymhleth eu teuluod yn delicios amwyliaedd.En: Bethan, a poison of energy, shared knowledge of secrets that Eira locked away daily to resonate the complex stories of their families in delicious affection.Cy: Trowyd golau i ganol nosio trwy gawod o wybł ychydigi ac amdod sydd wedi newid o fewn caledwch y trasiaith.En: Light turned to midnight through a shower of scattered stars and changes within the toughness of tradition.Cy: Am ddogfennau a ddarganfu, inneu ohfoain ydy hwn i newid eu bywydau am byth.En: For the documents discovered could either alter their lives forever.Cy: Llwybr ffyddlon yw hon rhwng y ddau, agorll a oedd yn wrthyd yn taro blodau ...
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    18 min
  • Unraveling the Mystery: Election Day Drama in Welsh Village

    Unraveling the Mystery: Election Day Drama in Welsh Village
    Jan 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unraveling the Mystery: Election Day Drama in Welsh Village Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-17-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yn awyr oer y gaeaf, yng nghanol y pentref bach Cymreig, roedd Neuadd y Gymuned wedi troi'n fan pleidleisio.En: In the cold winter air, amidst the small Welsh village, the Community Hall had turned into a polling station.Cy: Yr oedd y bobl leol yn vient i ddangos eu barn mewn etholiad allweddol.En: The local people came to express their views in a crucial election.Cy: Ar gael, roedd arogl cotiau gwlyb a sŵn traed yn croesi'r llawr.En: The scent of wet coats and the sound of feet crossing the floor were present.Cy: Ym mhen draw'r ystafell, roedd bocs dirgel yn eistedd ar fwrdd, wedi cau'n dynn.En: At the end of the room, a mysterious box sat on a table, tightly closed.Cy: Roedd y pleidleiswyr yn edrych arno gyda chwilfrydedd.En: The voters looked at it with curiosity.Cy: Carys, gweithiwr ymroddedig, oedd yn arwain y lleoliad.En: Carys, a dedicated worker, was leading the venue.Cy: Roedd hi'n ofalus am sicrhau proses bleidleisio ddi-dor.En: She was careful to ensure a smooth voting process.Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i ni gadw popeth mewn trefn," meddai Carys wrth Gareth, gwirfoddolwr lleol a charwr posau.En: "We must keep everything in order," said Carys to Gareth, a local volunteer and puzzle lover.Cy: "Byddai'n bleser i mi," atebodd Gareth, gyda gwên llechwraidd.En: "It would be a pleasure for me," replied Gareth, with a sly smile.Cy: Roedd ei ddychymyg deteryddol yn gwirio.En: His detective imagination was in check.Cy: Yn ogystal, roedd Gareth eisiau datrys y dirgelwch.En: Additionally, Gareth wanted to solve the mystery.Cy: Roedd y bocs yn pryderu pobl.En: The box concerned people.Cy: A yw rhywun wedi rhoi'r bocs yno er mwyn amharu ar bleidleisio?En: Did someone place the box there to disrupt the voting?Cy: "Gallai hyn achosi panig," dywedodd Carys yn dawel, cyn penderfynu cerdded at y bocs a'i symud i'r ystafell gefn.En: "This could cause panic," said Carys quietly, before deciding to walk over to the box and move it to the back room.Cy: "Gareth, rwyt ti'n dda am ddatrys posau. A wnei di ymchwilio i'r peth?"En: "Gareth, you're good at solving puzzles. Will you investigate it?"Cy: Gareth a gwenu, gan gydsynio, ac aeth i'r arfer o gasglu tystiolaeth.En: Gareth smiled, nodding, and he started to gather evidence.Cy: Roedd sgratch ar y bocs a nod sydd wedi'i ysgrifennu'n anghywir.En: There was a scratch on the box and a note that was written incorrectly.Cy: Adnabodd Gareth arwyddion o fwriad maleisus, ond chwalodd ei bositifiaeth.En: Gareth recognized signs of malicious intent, but his positivity crumbled.Cy: Ar y llaw arall, fe welodd Gareth, wrth achub y dydd, gabwyr yn cymryd y bocs i fyny noson gynt.En: On the other hand, Gareth saw, as he saved the day, bystanders taking the box up the previous night.Cy: Roedd ei ymchwiliad yn dod â damcaniaethau i roi taw arnynt.En: His investigation brought about theories to put to rest.Cy: Ychydig cyn i'r ofnau ddod i'w gwaethaf, Gareth ddaeth â'r gwirionedd i'r votwr fanalas.En: Just before the fears were at their worst, Gareth brought the truth to the keen voter.Cy: Beth yw'r canlyniad?En: What was the outcome?Cy: Roedd y bocs yn cynnwys dim byd ond papurau dienw a chwdiog.En: The box contained nothing but anonymous and cryptic papers.Cy: Roedd yna gamgymeriad rhwng beirniaid a chymariaethau bleidyddol annhywir.En: There was a mix-up between critics and incorrect political comparisons.Cy: Daeth yr etholiad i ben yn llwyddiannus.En: The election concluded successfully.Cy: Caisroedd Carys anoddebau Gareth fel y cwnstabl ar gyfer cynllunio strategol, mwynhaodd ei hanesfydd, ac roedd yn falch o'i alluoedd corffenedig.En: Carys praised Gareth's challenges as the constable for strategic planning, enjoyed his history, and was proud of his accomplished skills.Cy: Roedd Gareth, yn ei dro, yn teimlo'n fwy cysylltiedig â'r gymuned.En: Gareth, in turn, felt more connected to the community.Cy: Daeth y ddirgelwch i ben, ond roedd y diwrnod yn enghraifft o gryfder cydweithredol.En: The mystery ended, but the day was an example of cooperative strength.Cy: Ac felly, ynghanol y gwynt gaeafol a meddwi ar ddiogelwch a dinesyddiaeth, aeth y broses bleidleisio yn ei flaen heb ragor o drafferthion.En: And so, amid the wintry wind and intoxicated by safety and citizenship, the voting process continued without further troubles. Vocabulary Words:mysterious: dirgeldedicated: ymroddedigcrucial: allweddolscent: aroglsmooth: ddi-dorvolunteer: gwirfoddolwrcuriosity: chwilfrydeddsly: lechwraidddisrupt: amharupanic: paniginvestigate: ymchwiliogather: casgluevidence: tystiolaethmalicious: maleisusbystanders: gabwyrthreats: bygythiadaucryptic: chwdioganonymity: dienwtheories: damcaniaethaustrategic: strategolaccomplished: corffenedigcooperative: cydweithredolintoxicated: ...
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    15 min
  • Eleri's Path to Community Connection Blossoms

    Eleri's Path to Community Connection Blossoms
    Jan 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Eleri's Path to Community Connection Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae awyr llwyd y gaeaf yn y pentref bach yn tynnu cymylau oer dros ben.En: The gray winter sky in the little village is pulling cold clouds above.Cy: Wrth gerdded tuag at Neuadd y Pentref, mae Eleri yn tynhau ei sgarff o amgylch ei gwddf.En: As Eleri walks towards the Village Hall, she tightens her scarf around her neck.Cy: Mae'r neuadd yn safle prysur heddiw, gan mai yma mae'r trigolion yn pleidleisio yn yr etholiad lleol.En: The hall is a busy place today, as the residents are voting in the local election.Cy: Mae'r adeilad yn hen a hardd, â baneri hen yn hongian o'r nenfwd a bwrdd hysbysiadau yn llawn o ddigwyddiadau lleol.En: The building is old and beautiful, with old banners hanging from the ceiling and a bulletin board filled with local events.Cy: Yn syth wrth iddi gamu i mewn, mae Eleri yn gweld ei chyfnither, Branwen, yn sefyll wrth y drws, gwenu.En: As soon as she steps inside, Eleri sees her cousin, Branwen, standing by the door, smiling.Cy: "Sut mae, Eleri? Edrych dros y coflyfr poll?" Branwen yn gwenu'n fawr, yn gwybod yn union pam mae Eleri wedi dod.En: "How are you, Eleri? Looking over the poll register?" Branwen smiles broadly, knowing exactly why Eleri has come.Cy: Mae Eleri yn chwilio am gyfleoedd i ymddangos yn fwy mewn bywyd y gymuned.En: Eleri is searching for opportunities to become more involved in community life.Cy: Wrth i Eleri a Branwen sgwrsio, mae Gwilym, dyn newydd yn y pentref, yn cerdded i mewn.En: As Eleri and Branwen chat, Gwilym, a new man in the village, walks in.Cy: Mae iddo ychydig o nerfusrwydd ond mae'n ceisio edrych yn llawn hyder.En: He seems a bit nervous but tries to appear confident.Cy: Mae'n newydd i'r ardal ac yn awyddus i ddod yn rhan o'r gymuned.En: He's new to the area and is eager to become part of the community.Cy: Gwêl Eleri ef yn gyflym, a theimla gyfle i wneud cysylltiad newydd.En: Eleri quickly notices him and feels an opportunity to make a new connection.Cy: Mae annogaeth Branwen yn glust iddo.En: Branwen's encouragement is audible to her.Cy: "Pam na wnei di siarad ag ef? Mae'n edrych yn braf," medd Branwen, gyda sibrwd o gymhelliant.En: "Why don't you talk to him? He seems nice," says Branwen, with a whisper of encouragement.Cy: Wedi anadlu'n ddwfn, mae Eleri yn camu ymlaen tuag at Gwilym.En: After taking a deep breath, Eleri steps forward towards Gwilym.Cy: "Helo, fi yw Eleri. Ti'n newydd i'r pentref, ydy? Sut wyt ti'n ffindio'r lle hyd yn hyn?"En: "Hello, I'm Eleri. You're new to the village, right? How are you finding the place so far?"Cy: Gwilym yn rhoi gwen dan gysgod ei brysuredd.En: Gwilym smiles with a hint of shyness.Cy: "Ie, dechreuais fyw yma y mis diwethaf. Mae'r lle yn hyfryd, ond dw i eisiau dod yn fwy o ran ohono. Y cenedligrwydd yma yw un o'r rhesymau dros symud yma."En: "Yes, I moved here last month. The place is lovely, but I want to become more a part of it. The community spirit here is one of the reasons I moved."Cy: Mae sgwrs rhwng Eleri a Gwilym yn dechrau'n esmwyth, yn symud o'r pleidlais i'r materion lleol pwysig sy'n poeni Eleri.En: A conversation between Eleri and Gwilym begins smoothly, moving from the vote to local issues that concern Eleri.Cy: Mae hi'n trafod cynlluniau'r cyngor, yr angen am fwy o ddatblygiad gwyrdd, ac mae Gwilym yn gwrando’n astud.En: She discusses the council’s plans, the need for more green development, and Gwilym listens attentively.Cy: Mae ei ddiddordeb yn naturiol ac yn ddiffuant.En: His interest is natural and sincere.Cy: "Beth am ddod i'r cyfarfod cymunedol ddydd Gwener? Bydd llawer o bobl diddorol yno." medd Eleri, gan anwylymu â phledledig.En: "What about coming to the community meeting on Friday? There will be a lot of interesting people there," says Eleri, gently persuasive.Cy: Mae Gwilym yn gwen. "Byddai hynny’n wych, diolch am y gwahoddiad. Byddwn wrth fy modd yn cael sgwrs mwy. Dyweder fod coffi arna i wedyn?"En: Gwilym smiles. "That would be great, thanks for the invitation. I would love to have more of a chat. How about I buy you coffee afterward?"Cy: Fel mae’r awyr dywyll troi'n nos, mae Eleri a Gwilym yn gadael y neuadd gyda'i gilydd, y gwynt gaeafol yn chwythu'n fain ond nid yn eu dychryn.En: As the dark sky turns to night, Eleri and Gwilym leave the hall together, the winter wind blowing gently but not intimidating them.Cy: Maent yn cymryd camau i'r nifer o safleoedd yng ngorwel i fywyd y gymuned ac i’w chydnabod ymwelwyr anweidyddol.En: They take steps toward the many places on the horizon for community life and recognizing non-political visitors.Cy: Pan ffarweliant y noson honno, mae cyfeillgarwch newydd wedi ei sefydlu, gyda gobaith o gysylltiad o wir ystyr yn eu calon.En: When they part ways that night, a new friendship has been established, with hopes for a ...
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    17 min
  • Eira's Triumph: Winning Against the Odds on St. Dwynwen's Day

    Eira's Triumph: Winning Against the Odds on St. Dwynwen's Day
    Jan 16 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Eira's Triumph: Winning Against the Odds on St. Dwynwen's Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yn nhywyllwch mwg cigars a lleder bregus ystafell boker Caerdydd, roedd Eira yn eistedd.En: In the darkness of cigar smoke and the delicate leather of a poker room in Caerdydd, Eira sat.Cy: Roedd ei chalon yn curo mor gyflym ag awyren hedfan dros y môr.En: Her heart beat as quickly as a plane flying over the sea.Cy: St. Dwynwen's Day oedd hi, a phawb ar fwrdd y tabl yn teimlo'r tensiwn yn crasio yn yr awyr ddigynnwrf.En: It was St. Dwynwen's Day, and everyone around the table felt the tension crackling in the undisturbed air.Cy: Roedd Rhys, yn eistedd gyferbyn, yn symud ei gafn yn ddifrifol, ei wyneb yn doseint, ei sgiliau fel chwedl ymhlith chwaraewyr proffesiynol.En: Rhys, sitting opposite, moved his chips seriously, his face calm, his skills a legend among professional players.Cy: Heblaw amdano, oedd Gareth a'i ben yn gymylog o strategaethau ymennydd byw.En: Apart from him was Gareth, his head clouded by living brain strategies.Cy: Roedd Eira yn gwybod nad oedd y gwaith o'i blaen yn ddim ond cerdded ar iâ tenau.En: Eira knew the task before her was nothing but walking on thin ice.Cy: Yn fewnol, teimlai pwysau dyledion ei theulu yn ei llosgi, ond ar yr wyneb, llwyddodd i gadw ei chyfansoddiad iasol.En: Internally, she felt the weight of her family's debts burning her, but on the surface, she managed to maintain her icy composure.Cy: Roedd angen llu o wobrwyon ar ei theulu—y cyfle mwyaf iddi yw ennill prynhawn heddiw.En: Her family needed a multitude of rewards—the biggest chance for her being to win this afternoon.Cy: Roedd y ddawns hon gyda'r siawns yn rhaid i lwyddo er mwyn cadw'r cyfan.En: This dance with chance had to succeed in order to keep it all together.Cy: Eisteddodd Eira yn siwrn, ei meddwl wedi'i hanelu ar y buddugoliaeth.En: Eira sat confidently, her mind focused on victory.Cy: Roedd rhaid defnyddio strategaeth wahanol—un fyddai'n defnyddio gwendid Rhys a gariad Gareth at gemau meddwl.En: A different strategy was needed—one that would exploit Rhys's weakness and Gareth's love for mind games.Cy: Roedd rhaid i Eira wneud iddynt feddwl ei bod yn wan ac yn ansicr wrth gadw poker wyneb digymrodedd.En: Eira had to make them believe she was weak and unsure while maintaining a poker face devoid of expression.Cy: Roedd y gem yn parhau i redeg fel afon wyllt, ond Eira dilynodd ei thacteg.En: The game continued to flow like a wild river, but Eira stuck to her tactic.Cy: Llaw ar ôl llaw, tynodd Rhys yn nerfus, a dechreuodd Gareth golli ffocws.En: Hand after hand, Rhys grew nervous, and Gareth began to lose focus.Cy: Roedd hi'n gwybod ei bod yn rhywbeth mwy na lwc.En: She knew it was more than just luck.Cy: Gyda’r rownd olaf yn dod, roedd yn rhaid i Eira gymryd y risg fwyaf, un difrifol.En: With the final round approaching, Eira had to take the biggest risk, a serious one.Cy: Trodd ei dwylo'n galon nad oedd ganddi ddim ond jacan gwaedlyd.En: Her hands turned over a heart where she held nothing but a bleeding jack.Cy: Mae'n troi heb wrid ac mae hi’n dado dros ei holl sglodion.En: She turned without a blush and went all-in with her chips.Cy: Roedd Gareth â'i lygad fel llew ar ysglyfaeth, ond gamodd yn ôl yn ddrud.En: Gareth, with eyes like a lion on prey, but stepped back expensively.Cy: Roedd Eira'n ddidostur.En: Eira was relentless.Cy: Un o'r sgiliau gwych oedd ganddi—yn gallu darllen pobl fel llyfr agored.En: One of the great skills she had—being able to read people like an open book.Cy: Wedi cael buddugoliaeth, llwyddodd i symud ymlaen heb glem o chi a miri.En: After clinching victory, she managed to move on without a hint of pride or mirth.Cy: Roedd y tabl yn ddistaw, am ennyd, wedyn bu tawelwch a chyffro'n drwst fel gwynt yn haeddu.En: The table was silent for a moment, then there was a quiet excitement like winds deserving.Cy: Eira oedd y buddugwr.En: Eira was the winner.Cy: Wrth i'r nosweithddwr disgleirio dros ei choron kollab, gwelodd ei gallu yn adlynodd fel sêr ar ben ei bron.En: As the evening light shimmered over her triumphant crown, she saw her ability sticking like stars upon her breast.Cy: Nid oes rhaid iddi frwydro ar ben ei hunan; roedd yr encilio hwn yn rhoi cymorth mewn dillad dewrder i ddod a'i cherbyd winngcyfraith adref.En: She didn't have to fight alone; this triumph put support in brave garments to bring her winged chariot home.Cy: Ar nodyn llawen, penderfynodd siarad gyda'i theulu am y gêm ac am galedu'n gyfogial gigigl am ei llwyddiant.En: On a joyful note, she decided to talk with her family about the game and a hearty giggle about her success.Cy: Ac felly, gyda'r tocyn aur o fywyd a golau, cynhaliodd Eira ei phlan gyda gytunad a chymladd dros yr wythnos.En: And so, with a golden ticket of life and light, Eira held her plan with ...
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    17 min
  • High Stakes and Winter Escapes: Gareth's Poker Triumph

    High Stakes and Winter Escapes: Gareth's Poker Triumph
    Jan 16 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: High Stakes and Winter Escapes: Gareth's Poker Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-16-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd ystafell poker Gareth yn lleddf ac arferedig.En: Roedd Gareth's poker room was soothing and familiar.Cy: Roedd golau meddal yn taflunio uwchben y bwrdd â llethrau aur yn disgleirio o'r cardiau.En: A soft light cast above the table with golden hues shimmering from the cards.Cy: Tu allan, yr oedd eira yn cuddio'r strydoedd a thros y ffenestri siopau'r gaeaf, cerddai pobl â bwndeli siopa dan fraich.En: Outside, snow cloaked the streets and over the winter shop windows, people walked with shopping bundles under arm.Cy: Y dydd oedd yn oer ond yr oedd y mall yn llawn bywyd gaeafol.En: The day was cold, yet the mall was full of wintery life.Cy: Yn y cornel, roedd Gareth yn eistedd yn ei gadair, llygaid ffocysu ar ei gelyn, chwaraewr arbennig o galed.En: In the corner, roedd Gareth sat in his chair, eyes focused on his opponent, an exceptionally tough player.Cy: Roedd ef yn enwog am ei drechiadau a'i arhosiad heb fynegiant.En: He was famous for his victories and his expressionless demeanor.Cy: Yn gwrthgyferbyniad, eisteddai Eira wrth ochr Gareth.En: In contrast, eisteddai Eira sat next to Gareth.Cy: Roedd ei gwên yn ysgafn ac ysbrydoledig.En: Her smile was light and spirited.Cy: Roedd yr egni arni fel y gwynt cryf y tu allan.En: She had an energy like the strong wind outside.Cy: Roedd y bwrdd yn llawn tensiwn.En: The table was full of tension.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn anadlu'n ddwfn.En: Roedd Gareth took a deep breath.Cy: Roedd cynllun.En: There was a plan.Cy: Roedd am gipio'r fuddugoliaeth i sicrhau taith penwythnos rhamantus gyda Eira, i gilio oddi wrth y cychod prysur.En: He wanted to clinch the victory to ensure a romantic weekend getaway with Eira, to escape from the busy crowds.Cy: Fodd bynnag, roedd y gelyn yn annifyr ac Eira wrth ochr Gareth yn ychwanegu pwysau gyda'i ysfa am gyffro.En: However, the opponent was formidable, and Eira next to Gareth was adding pressure with her enthusiasm for excitement.Cy: "Ti'n gallu gwneud hyn," meddai Eira yn dawel, llygaid Gareth yn danbaid.En: "You can do this," Eira said softly, Gareth's eyes burning with intensity.Cy: Roedd ei llaw yn ei calon yn gorgyffwrdd wrth i Gareth benderfynu.En: His heart raced as Gareth made his decision.Cy: "Ydy.En: "Yes.Cy: Dim ond angen rhoi cynnig arni," meddai Gareth wrth ei hun yn dawel, gan ddal y drafodaeth fewnol.En: Just need to give it a try," Gareth quietly told himself, holding the internal conversation.Cy: Roedd amser i weithredu.En: It was time to act.Cy: Gan gofio cyngor Eira, ynghyd â'i strategaeth ofalus, fe drodd Gareth ar farn y sydyn a dangos ei gardiau â hyder.En: Remembering Eira's advice, along with his careful strategy, Gareth turned on a sudden decision and confidently revealed his cards.Cy: Roedd y gelyn yn edrych wedi cael sioc llwyr, ac annhebygol oedd canlyniad hwn, ond fe ennillodd Gareth y dwrn.En: The opponent looked utterly shocked, and this outcome was unlikely, but Gareth won the round.Cy: Eira neidiodd yn ei sedd, ei llaw yn dyrnu i'r awyr o lawenydd, "Dyna ti!En: Eira jumped in her seat, her fist pumping the air in joy, "There you go!Cy: Rydym yn mynd ar ein gwyliau!En: We're going on our holiday!"Cy: " Dywedodd yn braf.En: she said happily.Cy: Teimlod Gareth wres ei bodloniad.En: Gareth felt the warmth of her satisfaction.Cy: Mae Gareth wedi dysgu gwerth darparu cydbwysedd rhwng tacteg a risg.En: Gareth had learned the value of balancing strategy with risk.Cy: Roedd wedi dysgu sut i gydbwyso ei ffyrdd gyfrwys gyda rhannau o adrenalin i gynnal buddugoliaeth.En: He had learned how to balance his cunning ways with bursts of adrenaline to sustain victory.Cy: Pan adawsant yr ystafell groesawyd y gwynt oer, ond nid oedd yn broblem.En: When they left the room, the cold wind greeted them, but it was no problem.Cy: Roedd y fraich Eira am ei ochr yn gynnes.En: Eira's arm around his side was warm.Cy: Roedd eu huddanant wedi dod â gwynfyd, a'r strydoedd eira'n sgleinio ymhellguddiad y cartrydau â rhinwedd iddynt.En: Their connectedness had brought bliss, and the snowy streets glittered beyond the embrace of the buildings with virtue.Cy: O fewn ystafell y poker, roedd Gareth wedi dysgu sut i ddechrau cyfuno'r dewrder yn eu cariad â'r rhifedyn sydd angen wrth y bwrdd hwnnw.En: Within the poker room, Gareth had learned how to begin to blend the bravery in their love with the patience needed at that table.Cy: Mae'r properth o'u hanturiaethau i ddod yn sicr o i niwedig y dyddiau blaenorol, heb un amheuaeth.En: The prospect of their adventures to come was sure to heal the trials of past days, without a doubt. Vocabulary Words:soothing: lleddfshimmering: disgleiriofamiliar: arferedigbundles: bwndeliopponent: celynexpressionless: heb fynegiantdemeanor: arhosiadspirited: ysbrydoledigtension: ...
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  • Urgency, Laughter, and Light Snow: A Workplace Whirlwind

    Urgency, Laughter, and Light Snow: A Workplace Whirlwind
    Jan 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Urgency, Laughter, and Light Snow: A Workplace Whirlwind Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-15-23-34-01-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar y bore ym mis Rhagfyr, roedd Carys yn brysur yn ei swyddfa.En: On a December morning, Carys was busy in her office.Cy: Roedd hi'n rheolwr prosiect medrus, ond yn aml yn teimlo nad oedd ei gwaith yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n ddigonol.En: She was a skilled project manager, but often felt her work wasn't appreciated enough.Cy: Roedd hi angen llwyth o gyflenwadau swyddfa ar unwaith i gwblhau prosiect pwysig.En: She urgently needed a load of office supplies to complete an important project.Cy: Ar yr un pryd, Rhys, cydweithiwr dawnus ac egnïol, oedd yno i wneud pawb chwerthin.En: At the same time, Rhys, a talented and energetic colleague, was there making everyone laugh.Cy: Roedd cyflymder y swyddfa'n debyg i storm geirwireddus, gyda phawb yn symud o gwmpas fel melinau gwynt.En: The office's pace was like a whirlwind storm, with everyone moving around like windmills.Cy: Y tu allan, roedd olion eira'n golchi'r strydoedd, yn ychwanegu at yr awyrgylch o frys.En: Outside, traces of snow were washing the streets, adding to the atmosphere of urgency.Cy: Carys oedd yn gwybod ei bod k angen yr holl bethau hynny cyn diwedd y dydd.En: Carys knew she needed all those things by the end of the day.Cy: “Hei, Carys,” meddai Rhys, yn rhoi geg loew iddo.En: "Hey, Carys," said Rhys, giving a cheeky grin.Cy: “Ydych chi angen help gydag unrhyw beth?En: "Do you need help with anything?Cy: Gallaf fynd gyda chi i'r siop.En: I can go with you to the shop."Cy: ”“Mae angen cyflenwadau cyflym arnaf,” meddai Carys yn benderfynol.En: "I need quick supplies," said Carys decisively.Cy: “Ond, os ydych chi am ddod, rhaid i bawb fod yn ddifrifol,” ychwanegodd, mamolaeth yn llygoden ei llais.En: "But, if you're coming, everyone needs to be serious," she added, a hint of amusement in her voice.Cy: Gwynebu gormodedd o chwedl ystafell stoc, penderfynodd Carys fynd gyda Rhys.En: Facing the excess of the stockroom legend, Carys decided to go with Rhys.Cy: Roedd ganddi anamlaf o ddewis, ond roedd ei ddiffuaniaeth wedi dal troi ei phenderfyniad.En: She had little choice, but his sincerity had swayed her decision.Cy: Y ddau ohonyn nhw, Rhys yn chwerthinllyd a Carys yn brysur, yn cerdded ar draws eira'r dref.En: The two of them, Rhys laughing and Carys bustling, walked across the town's snow.Cy: Pan gyrhaeddon nhw'r siop, roedd yn frith o gwsmeriaid.En: When they arrived at the store, it was bustling with customers.Cy: Roedd llawer o'r priodolion ar gystadleuaeth ac ychydig o gyflenwadau llai na'r disgwyl.En: Many of the essentials were on sale and fewer supplies than expected remained.Cy: Roedd Carys yn teimlo ei chalon yn suddo.En: Carys felt her heart sink.Cy: Yn anffodus, roedd yr elfen hanfodol honno bron wedi gwerthu allan.En: Unfortunately, that crucial element was nearly sold out.Cy: “Beth wnawn ni nawr?En: "What do we do now?"Cy: ” meddai Rhys gyda gwên ddireidus.En: said Rhys with a mischievous grin.Cy: “Beth am ofyn i’r rhai sydd yn darparu?En: "How about asking those who provide?"Cy: ”Carys, er yn ddifrifol, cydnabuwyd fod Rhys yn tueddu i symud siâp ac ysgafnhau sefyllfaoedd.En: Carys, though serious, acknowledged that Rhys had a way of reshaping and lightening situations.Cy: Gyda'i gymorth, aethant at y staff siop a Rhys gyda'i ddoniau personol, lwyddodd i drafod goddefiant a sicr y cyflenwadau oedd wedi bod ar gyfeilion.En: With his help, they approached the store staff, and Rhys, with his personal charm, managed to negotiate for the supplies that had been misplaced.Cy: Gyda’r cyflenwadau yn ei dwylo, gadawodd y siop gyda Rhys.En: With the supplies in hand, they left the store with Rhys.Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded nôl i'r swyddfa, roedd y ddau ohonynt yn chwerthin a gynnesodd hyd yn oed eu dydd heulog.En: As they walked back to the office, both of them were laughing, warming even their sunniest day.Cy: Tra roeddent agosau at y swyddfa, roedd Carys yn dechrau sylweddoli gwerth ysgafnhau chwilo a’r llwyddiant o rwydi yr arwr hyn ar yr ysfa.En: As they neared the office, Carys began to realize the value of light-heartedness and the triumph of working together on the task.Cy: Pan gyrhaeddodd hi’n meddwl ei gwaith oedd yn fwy derbyniol na phob dydd arall.En: When she arrived, she thought her work was more acceptable than any other day.Cy: Roedd hi’n harcenu ei bod hi’n agor mwy o densiwn rhyngddynt eu hunain a’i gwaith yn well.En: She was realizing she was loosening the tension between herself and her work for the better.Cy: Gwir, roedd rhaid i Carys wybod sut i gyfuno difrifoldeb a hwyl i gyflawni targedau.En: Truly, Carys had to know how to combine seriousness and fun to achieve targets.Cy: Yn wir, dim ond Rhys oedd digon dawnus i’w wneud hynny ddigwydd.En: Indeed, only Rhys was talented ...
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  • Stormy Journeys: Elevate Creativity Against All Odds

    Stormy Journeys: Elevate Creativity Against All Odds
    Jan 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Stormy Journeys: Elevate Creativity Against All Odds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-15-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ym mis Ionawr, yng nghanol storm go iawn, Gethin a Carys dodant i'r swyddfa gorfforaethol brysur yng Nghaerdydd.En: In January, in the midst of a real storm, Gethin and Carys arrived at the busy corporate office in Cardiff.Cy: Heb iddo aros am ei baned cynnar o de, roedd Gethin yn brysio i bwyntio'r ffeiliau diweddaraf ar ei ddesg.En: Without waiting for his early cup of tea, Gethin rushed to arrange the latest files on his desk.Cy: Roedd y swyddfa'n orlawn o bobl ifainc mewn cotiau trwchus, yn castigu'u breichiau eu hunain wrth dreulio oriau hir o flaen sgriniau goleuedig.En: The office was crowded with young people in thick coats, rubbing their own arms while spending long hours in front of glowing screens.Cy: Carys, hefyd, teimlodd yr oerfel yn torri trwy ei côt.En: Carys, too, felt the cold piercing through her coat.Cy: Roedd hi newydd ddod allan o doriad calonnus, ac roedd ei brwdfrydedd yn dirwyn i ben gyda'r nadroedd.En: She had just come out of a heartbreak, and her enthusiasm was dwindling with the serpents.Cy: Wrthi'n gosod ei gliniadur ar ei desg yn y swyddfa greadigol, chwilio am syniadau newydd a hwyliog, roedd ei meddwl yn draddodi 'i diddanu.En: Setting up her laptop at her desk in the creative office, searching for new and exciting ideas, her mind was awake to entertain.Cy: Heddiw, roedd gobaith o newid.En: Today, there was hope for change.Cy: Roedd cynhadledd fusnes yn Barcelona yn cynnig cyfle, ac roedd Gethin yn awyddus i greu argraff i sicrhau dyrchafiad.En: A business conference in Barcelona offered an opportunity, and Gethin was eager to make an impression to secure a promotion.Cy: Roedd Carys yn disgwyl i'r amgylchedd newydd ysgogiu ei dychymyg.En: Carys hoped the new environment would spark her imagination.Cy: Ond, gyda gwyntoedd gwyntog Lloegr, roedd eu cynlluniau mewn peryg.En: But with the gusty winds of England, their plans were in danger.Cy: Yn eu sgrialu trwy'r maes awyr, daeth newydd drwg - roedd eu hediad wedi'i ohirio.En: While scrambling through the airport, bad news arrived - their flight had been delayed.Cy: Roedd Gethin yn chwithig iawn; roedd yr amser yn gyfyngedig ac roedd y cyflwyniad nau pryderi iddo, ond daliai ei ben i fyny.En: Gethin was quite awkward; time was limited, and the presentation worried him, but he kept his head up.Cy: "'Dw i yn dy fotsio," daeth Carys mewn gwen, "dewch i chwilio am syniadau."En: "'I'm rooting for you," Carys said with a smile, "let's forage for ideas."Cy: Tra'r oedd pobl yn siglo o'i hamgylch fel dŵr yn yfanneflym, cymerodd Gethin ei papuren cyflwyniad allan a dechreuodd ymarfer.En: While people swirled around them like water in a swift stream, Gethin took out his presentation papers and began practicing.Cy: Roedd Carys yn crwydro o amgylch y terminalau, gan greu brasluniau a chofnodi ei meddyliau yn harff.En: Carys wandered around the terminals, sketching and jotting down her thoughts in her notebook.Cy: Wrth i'r awyreon gwalltio'n llonies wrth y diogelwch, daeth her newydd - roedd y tywydd wedi gwaethygu a chaeawyd yr holl hediadau.En: As the planes groaned gently at the security, a new challenge emerged - the weather had worsened, and all flights were canceled.Cy: Anogodd Carys Gethin gyda hyder wedi'i adfer, "Gallwn ni weithio'n gilydd i ffeindio ffordd arall."En: Carys encouraged Gethin with restored confidence, "We can work together to find another way."Cy: Wrth eu tramwy trwy rwystrau, dechreuodd eu cydweithrediad ddatblygu, fel glud rhwng y celfyddyd a'r ffigyrau.En: As they navigated through obstacles, their collaboration began to develop, like glue between the art and the figures.Cy: Yn hwyr erbyn y cynhadledd, diamod ond llawn gobaith, cyrhaeddodd y ddau ben taith.En: Late for the conference, unconditionally but full of hope, the two arrived at the end of their journey.Cy: Yn ffug o hyd gyda phrofiadau newydd, cyflwynodd Gethin ei waith yn deimladol tra oedd Carys yn tynnu lluniau meddyliau'r tair pennod newydd cadeirydd.En: Brimming still with new experiences, Gethin delivered his work with emotion while Carys captured the thoughts of the new chair's three chapters with her art.Cy: Daeth yr her yn fanteisio - deallai Gethin bwysigrwydd hyblygrwydd a'r pŵer o gydweithio croesddiwylliannol, ac roedd Carys wedi ffeindio hunanadeb a chelfyddyd ysbrydoledig ym mhartneriaeth annirpiol.En: The challenge turned advantageous - Gethin realized the importance of flexibility and the power of cross-cultural collaboration, and Carys found self-confidence and inspiring art in their indefatigable partnership.Cy: Gyda'i gilydd, llwyddo nhw i greu trawsnewidiad diwylliannol na welsent mohono ond ar glawr hen lyfr.En: Together, they succeeded in creating a cultural transformation they had only ever seen on the cover of an old ...
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  • Snowy Reunion: Healing Hearts in Nant Gwynant

    Snowy Reunion: Healing Hearts in Nant Gwynant
    Jan 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Snowy Reunion: Healing Hearts in Nant Gwynant Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-14-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae'r gaeaf wedi cyrraedd Nant Gwynant, a'r llecyn sy'n cael ei lapio gan eira a'r brigau o Goedwig Snowdonia.En: Winter has arrived in Nant Gwynant, a place wrapped in snow and the branches of the Snowdonia Forest.Cy: Dyma'r adeg o'r flwyddyn pan mae'r glochdirol yn parhau cynnes o dan aur y bore cefnforol, er gwaethaf y rhew oer sydd wedi setlo ym mhob gornel.En: It's the time of year when the clocktower stays warm under the golden morning light, despite the cold frost that's settled in every corner.Cy: Ymhlith yr eira, mae'r farchnad yn fyw.En: Among the snow, the market is alive.Cy: Mae canhwyllau'n goleuo'r mannau siopa, a'r bobl yn crisialu allan o'r cwmwl annibendod wedi'r Nadolig.En: Candles light up the shopping areas, and people emerge from the post-Christmas clutter.Cy: Roedd Gethin moden gydag Arwen ei chwaer iau a Rhys ei ffrind gorau o Lundain.En: Gethin was there with his younger sister Arwen and his best friend Rhys from London.Cy: Cafodd ei berswadio i ddod â nhw am ddiwrnod.En: He had been persuaded to bring them for a day out.Cy: Roedd Gethin eisiau dianc rhag meddyliau ei chwalfa diweddar.En: Gethin wanted to escape the thoughts of his recent breakup.Cy: "Bydd yn hwyl!En: "It'll be fun!"Cy: " dywedodd Arwen, ei llygaid yn dân o frwdfrydedd.En: said Arwen, her eyes alight with enthusiasm.Cy: "Rhywbeth bach i dynnu dy feddwl oddi ar bethau.En: "A little something to take your mind off things."Cy: "Amgyffred Gethin yn canolbwyntio, ei gyflwr yn ddiymadferth yn ôl Rhys.En: Gethin struggled to concentrate, his state of helplessness evident to Rhys.Cy: Roedd Rhys, fel bob amser, yn cyffroi i ymweld â'r ardal, ei wên yn ddiddiwedd.En: Rhys, as always, was excited to visit the area, his smile endless.Cy: Tra'n cerdded trwy'r farchnad, roedd Gethin yn bungl meddyliau.En: While walking through the market, Gethin was a jumble of thoughts.Cy: Roedd Arwen yn dadlau gyda gwerthwr yn y stondin cacennau crasllwgliad, tra bod Rhys, cyfagos, yn cadw sylw ar isel y siarad â phawb sy'n dod i'w gyfarfod.En: Arwen was haggling with a seller at the gingerbread stall, while Rhys, nearby, was keeping his attention low while chatting with everyone they met.Cy: Ac, tra'n dod o'r cysgodion neuaddau, roedd Gethin yn sylwi rhywun.En: And then, coming out of the shadows of the halls, Gethin noticed someone.Cy: Rhywun o'i orffennol.En: Someone from his past.Cy: Roedd ei chalon yn gwaedu.En: His heart bled.Cy: "Evie," meddai Gethin wrth ei hun.En: "Evie," Gethin said to himself.Cy: Mae Evie, ei gariad gyntaf, yn edrych yn newydd gan bleser llythyren amryliw.En: Evie, his first love, looked renewed with the pleasure of colorful expression.Cy: Roedd yr olygfa o'i chenhedlu yn olygfa o ddefaid gyda meddyliau.En: The sight of her was like a scene of sheep with thoughts.Cy: Wedi cysiddio'n ddylwyb, roedd Gethin mewn sefyllfa angenrant.En: Caught off guard, Gethin was in a predicament.Cy: Mae'r cyfarfod oedd heb ei drefnu hon yn don o emosiwn.En: This unscheduled meeting was a wave of emotion.Cy: "Beth wyt ti'n gwneud yma?En: "What are you doing here?"Cy: " gofynodd Evie, ei lais yn weithio drwy ludw o atgofion.En: asked Evie, her voice working through the ashes of memories.Cy: "Tis anten?En: "Is it you?"Cy: " meddai Gethin yn anfanfri, y gwaith ei freuddwydion yn torri yn offiarydd.En: said Gethin, disbelief breaking the remnants of his dreams.Cy: Roedd y sgwrs hir y tu hwnt i'r rhefrige, yn dwyn i fyny pethau hen a bregus.En: The conversation was long beyond reservation, bringing up old and fragile matters.Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw gerdded trwy'r farchnad, gan rannu straeon a ddwylo am ei ddylanwadau cynt, roedd y gwytnwch yn dysgu arnynt.En: As they walked through the market, sharing stories and a handshake of their former influences, the resilience settled on them.Cy: Ambell i awr wedyn, wrth bumhen sero am y farchnad, teimlai Gethin bresennol hanen i gysyniad newydd.En: A few hours later, heading back to the market entrance, Gethin felt present with a new perception.Cy: Roedd cyfarfod â Evie wedi caniatáu ystlys gymhorthol iddo wratoriaeth lonc onest.En: Meeting Evie had allowed him a supportive side to engage in honest reflection.Cy: "Rhys," meddai Gethin wrth drosglwyddo iddi, "diolch am ddod â mi yma.En: "Rhys," Gethin said to him as they strolled, "thank you for bringing me here.Cy: Mae'n rhoi cwrs bwysig i mi.En: It's provided an important course for me."Cy: "Arwen a Rhys yn codi eu cwpanaid diod fwynhad, eu cydmeithriant roedd gweinyddu'n tyfu siarad bach.En: Arwen and Rhys raised their cups of enjoyment, their camaraderie administrating growing small talk.Cy: Roedd Gethin yn teimlo ei orffennol yn ei gyflawniadau i mai'r seddau wedi'u gadael.En: Gethin felt his past accomplishments leaving his seats.Cy: ...
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