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Are you ready to supercharge your Welsh listening comprehension?
Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.
That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Welsh, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Welsh and English.
This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there.
Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.
Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Caernarfon Castle, Snowdonia National Park, or St. Davids Cathedral? Maybe you want to speak Welsh with your grandparents from Cardiff?
Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background needed to fully immerse yourself in regions where Welsh is primarily spoken, such as Wales and some parts of England. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Welsh listening comprehension.
Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Gwella'r gallu i wrando drwy ein straeon Cymraeg heddiw!
Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.
That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Welsh, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Welsh and English.
This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there.
Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.
Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Caernarfon Castle, Snowdonia National Park, or St. Davids Cathedral? Maybe you want to speak Welsh with your grandparents from Cardiff?
Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background needed to fully immerse yourself in regions where Welsh is primarily spoken, such as Wales and some parts of England. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Welsh listening comprehension.
Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Gwella'r gallu i wrando drwy ein straeon Cymraeg heddiw!
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Turning Heat into Snow: A Sahara Adventure
Yesterday00:16:37Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Welsh: Turning Heat into Snow: A Sahara Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-24-07-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mewn gwres llethol yr haf, y Sahara yn gorwedd fel carped goleuaf sy'n cael ei brywsio gan haul poeth.En: In the oppressive heat of summer, the Sahara lay like a luminous carpet being brushed by the scorching sun.Cy: Yr awyr yn las dwfn uwchben, a'r tywod yn symud fel tonnau tawel o'r môr.En: The sky was a deep blue above, and the sand moved like gentle waves of the sea.Cy: Ar dirwedd mor sych, roedd Gareth, twrist Cymreig, yn dychmygu môr o eira a mynyddoedd o rhew.En: In such a dry landscape, Gareth, a Welsh tourist, imagined a sea of snow and mountains of ice.Cy: Roedd e'n hoff o eira, er ei fod bellach yn serch mawr am adeiladu 'dyn eira' yn y Sahara er mwyn ticio ei restr 'bucket list'.En: He loved snow, though now he was quite keen on building a "snowman" in the Sahara to tick off his bucket list.Cy: "Beth am geisio rhywbeth newydd, Gareth?En: "How about trying something new, Gareth?"Cy: " gofynnodd Elin, cysgodlu o dan ymbarel.En: asked Elin, taking shelter under an umbrella.Cy: "Mae'n ormod o wres fan hyn, stori doniol i'r rhai sydd eisiau profiad bythgofiadwy!En: "It's too hot here, a funny story for those who want an unforgettable experience!"Cy: "Gyda Rhys yn edrych a sypreis, dywedodd Gareth, "Bydd eira yn fwy poblog nag unigedd y Sahara un diwrnod!En: With Rhys looking surprised, Gareth said, "Snow will be more popular than the isolation of the Sahara one day!"Cy: " gyda gwên o gyffro.En: with an excited grin.Cy: Roedd ei obaith a’i optimistiaeth fel sêr disglair ar noson dywyll.En: His hope and optimism were like bright stars on a dark night.Cy: Er gwaethaf y tywydd tarthog, cafodd Gareth syniad.En: Despite the hazy weather, Gareth had an idea.Cy: "Mae eira yn annhebygol, ond beth am ddefnyddio llaeth camel a tywod?En: "Snow is unlikely, but how about using camel milk and sand?"Cy: " dywedodd Gareth, ei wyneb yn llawn penderfyniad.En: said Gareth, his face full of determination.Cy: Gyda chymorth Rhys ac Elin, aethant ati i siapio tywod a mater gawodlledig o laeth i greu ffigur tywod.En: With the help of Rhys and Elin, they set about shaping sand and a showering matter of milk to create a sand figure.Cy: Roedd y camelod lleol yn symud heibio, yn talu ychydig o sylw i'r gweithgaredd anacablogaidd yma, ond roedd rhai pobl leol yn gwylio gyda chwilfrydedd.En: The local camels moved past, paying little attention to this unconventional activity, but some locals watched with curiosity.Cy: Wrth i’r haul gyrraedd ei uchaf, a’r tymheredd yn codi, dechreuodd y ‘dyn tywod’ or-ymledu a toddi.En: As the sun reached its zenith, and the temperature rose, the ‘sandman’ began to spread and melt.Cy: Roedd tywod mewn llinynnau bach a buan iddo ddiflannu i gyfiawl llac o wrthdir.En: The sand dripped in little strings and soon disappeared into a loose expanse of opposite terrain.Cy: Gan wybod ei waith caled wedi chwalu’n banig, lwgodd Rhys a’i gwmni ar y gwbl, chwerthin a gwelw.En: Knowing their hard work had plunged into disarray, Rhys and company laughed heartily and chuckled.Cy: "Na i wneud cestyll tywod y tro nesaf," meddai Gareth, dal yn chwerthin wrth ei dofnod.En: "I'll make sandcastles next time," said Gareth, still laughing at the record.Cy: Mae'r gwersoedd syml yn dyngos i Gareth mai tynerwch ac addasu yw’r iachawr wrth fwynhau'r profiad.En: The simple lessons showed Gareth that tenderness and adaptation are the remedy while enjoying the experience.Cy: Dysgu pleser o'r pethau nad oedd o'n disgwyl.En: Learning pleasure from the things he did not expect.Cy: Roedd harddwch anianol y Sahara o gylch ei fod dyn eira yn ddimlldysgog, eto roedd mor fawreddog yng nghystodaeth awyr las distaw a chymyl ren cyfarwydd.En: The natural beauty of the Sahara, with the understanding that a snowman was unmoveable, was still grand amidst the silent blue sky and familiar drifting clouds.Cy: Trodd Gareth at ei ffrindiau, teimlo llawenydd llon ac eang mewn enllin o fyd a'r cyfnewid.En: Gareth turned to his friends, feeling a broad and expansive joy in the world's reflection and exchange.Cy: Gareth ei gwendidau tuag at y tywod a'r haul yn troi i bwysig, rhywbeth sydd ddim gwir angen eira i fwynhau.En: Gareth's weakness toward the sand and sun turned important, something that does not truly need snow to enjoy.Cy: Roedd y goleuni a'r pelydrau yn pylu’n goleuni yn ei galon, sgil o symlrwydd newydd wedi'i ddysgu erioed.En: The light and rays faded into illumination in his heart, a knack for newfound simplicity never learned before. Vocabulary Words:oppressive: lletholscorching: poethluminous: goleuafshelter: cysgodluhazy: tarthogoptimism: optimistiaethdetermination: penderfyniadunconventional: anacablogaiddcuriosity: chwilfrydeddzenith: uchafdisarray: chwalu’n banigtenderness: tynerwchadaptation: addasuunexpected: nad oedd o'n disgwylunmoveable: ddimlldysgogisolation: unigeddunforgettable: bythgofiadwyremedy: iachawrexpanse: cyfiawlbroad: llonexpansive: eangfaded: pylu’nillumination: goleuniknack: sgilsimplicity: symlrwydddespite: Er gwaethafheartily: lwgoddchuckled: gwelwrelief: iachawrsea: môr
Transcribe →Uncovering Family Ties: A Journey to Healing at Cynradd Coch
Yesterday00:16:57Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Welsh: Uncovering Family Ties: A Journey to Healing at Cynradd Coch Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-23-22-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae’r haul cynnes o haf yn tywynnu ar Gynradd Coch.En: The warm summer sun shines on Cynradd Coch.Cy: Mae'r castell yn sefyll yn urddasol ar ben bryn coediog, ei garreg lliw coch yn byrlymu dan heulwen yr haf.En: The castle stands majestically atop a wooded hill, its red stones gleaming under the summer sunlight.Cy: Mae Eira, merch hyfforddiol o bymtheg oed, yn sefyll yn edrych i fyny at y castell aruthrol.En: Eira, a curious 15-year-old girl, stands gazing up at the imposing castle.Cy: Mae'r awydd i ddarganfod hanes ei theulu yn llosgi tu mewn iddi.En: The desire to uncover her family's history burns within her.Cy: Gyda’i brawd Gareth a’i mam, Megan, Eira wedi dod i Gymru i dreulio’r haf gyda pherthnasau.En: With her brother Gareth and her mother, Megan, Eira has come to Cymru to spend the summer with relatives.Cy: Ers colli ei thad, bu trafod ei ochr o’r teulu yn boenus.En: Since losing her father, discussing his side of the family has been painful.Cy: Ond teimlai Eira gryn angen i ddeall mwy.En: But Eira felt a strong need to understand more.Cy: Yn araf, maent yn camu tu mewn i’r castell.En: Slowly, they step inside the castle.Cy: Mae muriau uchel y castell yn llefaru straeon di-ri.En: The high walls of the castle speak countless tales.Cy: “Byddaf fi’n mynd ar fy mhen fy hun,” meddai Eira, wrth ei mam a Gareth.En: “I’ll go on my own,” Eira says to her mother and Gareth.Cy: Maent yn cyfnewid edrychiadau pryderus, ond yn gadael iddi fynd.En: They exchange worried looks but let her go.Cy: Wrth crwydro trwy'r ystafelloedd, mae Eira'n teimlo cysurl y lle – rhyw ffordd – fel pe bai mae'r castell yn adrodd stori allweddol.En: While wandering through the rooms, Eira feels the comfort of the place—somehow—as if the castle is telling a crucial story.Cy: Yna, mewn un ystafell addurnedig, mae hi'n dod ar draws trychfilod, llyfrau hen, ac yn syndod, mae blwch pren.En: Then, in a decorated room, she stumbles across cobwebs, old books, and surprisingly, a wooden box.Cy: Yn agor y blwch, mae'n darganfod tlws teuluol, esgyrnog iawn, ac yng nghysgod hwnnw, darn o bapur.En: Opening the box, she discovers a very ornate family heirloom, and in its shadow, a piece of paper.Cy: Mae'r nodyn syml hwn wedi’i ysgrifennu gan ei thad yn dweud, “Yn fy mreuddwydion, roeddwn i’n dychmygu’r teulu’n unedig yn y lle yma.”En: This simple note is written by her father, saying, “In my dreams, I imagined the family united in this place.”Cy: Mae dagrau'n lenwi llygaid Eira wrth ddeall iddo gymaint y gorffennol oedd i’w dad.En: Tears fill Eira's eyes as she realizes how much the past meant to her father.Cy: Yn ôl gyda Megan a Gareth, mae Eira yn eu cyflwyno gyda'r darganfyddiad.En: Back with Megan and Gareth, Eira presents them with her discovery.Cy: Ond mae Gareth yn feichiog o anghytundeb, “Pam mae'n rhaid i ni bob tro edrych yn ôl?”En: But Gareth is laden with disagreement, “Why must we always look back?”Cy: Mae'r tensiwn yn brigo, ond mae Megan yn ei dawelu â’i doethineb tawel.En: Tension brews, but Megan calms it with her quiet wisdom.Cy: “Roeddem ni’n colli’r cysylltiad hwn, ond mae amser i brofi, rydym yn gallu ailgychwyn.”En: “We lost this connection, but time to prove, we can restart.”Cy: Wrth i’r noson fynd yn ei blaen, mae’r teulu'n eistedd gyda’i gilydd am sgwrs emosiynol.En: As the evening progresses, the family sits together for an emotional conversation.Cy: Mae’r dagrau a’r chwerthin yn cloi'r geg milchman.En: Tears and laughter seal the once-milky silence.Cy: Mae Gareth yn camu ymlaen, yn dadblygu'n araf ei garreg galon i ogwyddo tuag at Eira, “Fe allwn ni geisio.”En: Gareth steps forward, slowly allowing his hardened heart to lean towards Eira, “We can try.”Cy: Mae'r hedd a lleddfwch newydd yn syrthio drosyn nhw – cerdded ar hyd llwybr tua chysylltiad newydd.En: A new peace and comfort falls over them—as they walk the path toward a new connection.Cy: Eira bellach yn gwybod pwysigrwydd amynedd a charedigrwydd, gan ddeall bod iachâd yn cymryd amser a bod cyfathrebu'n allweddol.En: Eira now understands the importance of patience and kindness, realizing that healing takes time and communication is key.Cy: Mae Gareth yn sisial rydym ni ar y daith hir i uno ein teulu.En: Gareth whispers we are on the long journey to unite our family.Cy: Yng nghanol y gorffennol di-edrych, roedd Castell Coch wedi troi’n fan cychwyn newydd, lle y mae’r teulu wedi darganfod olion gobaith a bod yn gryfach gyda’i gilydd.En: Amidst the unfathomable past, Castell Coch had turned into a new starting point, where the family discovered traces of hope and became stronger together. Vocabulary Words:gleaming: byrlymuimposing: aruthroluncover: ddarganfodpainful: boenusmajestically: urddasoldesire: awyddrelatives: perthnasaudisagreement: anghytundebcrucial: allweddolsheds: taflucobwebs: trychfilodornate: esgyrnogheirloom: tlws teuluolexchange: cyfnewidbrews: prigowisdom: doethinebemotional: emosiynolconnection: cysylltiadpatience: amyneddhealing: iachasilence: milchmantracts: olionlean: ogwyddounited: unedigtrace: darganfod olionjourney: daithhope: gobaithwhispers: sisialcomfort: cysurllaughter: chwerthin
Transcribe →Creative Solutions: Aneira's Back-to-School Journey
2d ago00:17:47Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Welsh: Creative Solutions: Aneira's Back-to-School Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-23-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae'r haul yn tywynnu'n disglair dros ysgol gyhoeddus Cefnllwyd.En: The sun shines brightly over ysgol gyhoeddus Cefnllwyd.Cy: Mae'r ysgol yn sefyll ysblennydd gyda'i wyneb cerrig a'r lawnt dwt yn gwyrdd golau o flaen y fynedfa.En: The school stands splendidly with its stone facade and the neat lawn glowing green in front of the entrance.Cy: Mae'r haf yn llawn cyffro wrth i ddisgyblion baratoi ar gyfer y flwyddyn ysgol newydd.En: Summer is full of excitement as students prepare for the new school year.Cy: Aneira yw prif gymeriad ein hanes.En: Aneira is the main character of our story.Cy: Mae hi'n fyfyrwraig olaf blwyddyn, yn uchelgeisiol ac yn barod i gymryd cyfrifoldebau llywydd y cyngor myfyrwyr.En: She is a final-year student, ambitious and ready to take on the responsibilities of student council president.Cy: Partner iddi hi heddiw yw Gethin, ei ffrind gorau, sydd bob amser yn cynnig safbwynt ymarferol a thawelu i Aneira.En: Her partner today is Gethin, her best friend, who always offers a practical and calming perspective to Aneira.Cy: Maen nhw ar eu ffordd i archfarchnad leol ar brynhawn coch tywyll yn y gymuned.En: They are on their way to a local supermarket on a dark red afternoon in the community.Cy: Mae'r siop yn brysur, yn orlawn o bobl yn prynu nwyddau 'nôl i'r ysgol.En: The shop is busy, crowded with people buying back-to-school supplies.Cy: Aneira, gyda phapur a phensil yn ei dwylo, yn chwilio am gyfarpar i greu posteri ysgogol ar gyfer ei hymgyrch.En: Aneira, with paper and pencil in her hands, is searching for equipment to create motivational posters for her campaign.Cy: "Oedde ti'n gwybod bod y siop bron â dy guro dwthwen?" meddai Gethin, gan godi ei aeliau gyda thipyn o wên ar ei wyneb.En: "Did you know the shop was almost about to close?" says Gethin, raising his eyebrows with a slight smile on his face.Cy: Mae Aneira yn edrych o gwmpas ac yn sylwi bod y silffoedd celf a chrefft yn wag.En: Aneira looks around and notices that the art and craft shelves are empty.Cy: "O na!" dywed Aneira yn syn.En: "Oh no!" says Aneira in surprise.Cy: Mae'r posteri lliw gwrywddu mae hi'n ei hoffi ddim ar gael.En: The vibrant posters she likes are not available.Cy: Mae pobl wedi bod yn brynu oherwydd gwyl gelf leol.En: People have been buying because of a local art festival.Cy: Mae hi'n ei gweld yn heriol.En: She finds it challenging.Cy: “Beth am alw yn ôl bore yfory?” meddai Gethin, ond mae Aneira yn gwybod nad oes amser ganddi.En: “How about we call back tomorrow morning?” suggests Gethin, but Aneira knows she doesn’t have time.Cy: Mae angen iddi orffen ei gwaith cyn diwedd yr wythnos.En: She needs to finish her work before the end of the week.Cy: Yn sydyn, mae golau’n dod i mewn i’w phen pan mae Gethin yn awgrymu defnyddio'r holl bapurau gwahanol sydd ar gael, rhaid peidio â bodln.En: Suddenly, a lightbulb goes off in her head when Gethin suggests using all the different papers available, not just settle.Cy: Mae hynny'n rhoi syniad newydd i Aneira.En: That gives Aneira a new idea.Cy: "Roeddet ti'n llawn syniadau da fel arfer, Gethin. Pam ddim creu rhyw beth hollol newydd ac annisgwyl?" dywed Aneira wrth wenu.En: "You’ve always been full of good ideas, Gethin. Why not create something completely new and unexpected?" says Aneira, smiling.Cy: Gyda phapurau llai lliwgar ond gwahanol, mae eu creadigrwydd yn dechrau llifo.En: With less colorful but different papers, their creativity begins to flow.Cy: Mae Aneira yn dewis defnyddio beth sydd ar gael.En: Aneira chooses to use what is available.Cy: Lliw pastels, papurau sgleiniog, hen ddalennau papur newydd - mae'r cynllun newydd enghreifftiol yn dechrau dod yn fyw.En: Pastel colors, shiny papers, old newspaper sheets – the new innovative design starts to come alive.Cy: Mae'n prynu'r cyfarpar a mynd adref ar unwaith.En: She buys the supplies and heads home immediately.Cy: Mae'r diwrnod yn cyrraedd ei uchafbwynt pan mae Aneira yn byrlymu gyda syniadau.En: The day reaches its peak as Aneira bubbles with ideas.Cy: Mae'r posteri ar eu newydd wedd yn gweddu i'w brwdfrydedd a gweledigaeth.En: The revamped posters match her enthusiasm and vision.Cy: Pan mae'r haul yn nodi diwedd y dydd, mae Aneira yn edrych ar ei gwaith gyda balchder.En: As the sun marks the end of the day, Aneira looks at her work with pride.Cy: Mae wedi dysgu bod yn hyblyg, a bod creativity yn gallu troi anhawster yn gryfder.En: She has learned to be flexible and that creativity can turn difficulty into strength.Cy: Mae'n teimlo'n barod dros ben am y flwyddyn ysgol newydd.En: She feels more ready than ever for the new school year.Cy: Gyda'r digwyddiadau hynny, mae'n troi i Gethin a dweud: "Diolch, roedd hwn yn wers i ddysgu."En: With these events, she turns to Gethin and says, “Thank you, this was a lesson to learn.”Cy: Mae'r ffrindiau'n cerdded yn ôl i'r ysgol, dan yr awyr lwyd, gyda gwen llachar ar eu hwynebau.En: The friends walk back to the school, under the grey sky, with bright smiles on their faces. Vocabulary Words:splendidly: ysblennyddfacade: wynebneat: dwtambitious: uchelgeisiolresponsibilities: cyfrifoldebaustudent council: cyngor myfyrwyrcalming: taweluperspective: safbwyntdark red: coch tywyllcommunity: cymunedcrowded: orlawnequipment: cyfarparmotivational: ysgogoleyebrows: aeliausurprise: synvibrant: lliw gwrywddufestival: gwylchallenging: herioglightbulb: golausettle: bodlnunexpected: annisgwylcreativity: creadigrwyddflow: llifopastel: lliwwastelsshiny: sgleiniogrevamped: newydd weddenthusiasm: brwdfrydeddvision: gweledigaethflexible: hyblygstrength: gryfder
Transcribe →Winning Hearts: Rhys's Dragon Quest at Gŵyl Ifan Fair
2d ago00:18:10Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Welsh: Winning Hearts: Rhys's Dragon Quest at Gŵyl Ifan Fair Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-22-22-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Wrth droedio i mewn i'r ffair ganoloesol yng Nghymru, roedd arogl cig rhost yn llenwi'r aer.En: As they stepped into the medieval fair in Cymru, the scent of roast meat filled the air.Cy: Roedd Rhys a Carys yn cerdded gyda'i gilydd, wedi'u tynnu gan ryw gyffro na ellid fyth ei esbonio gyda geiriau.En: Rhys and Carys walked together, drawn by some excitement that could never be explained with words.Cy: Roedd baneri lliwgar yn chwifio uwchben, a'r dorf yn llon â chwerthin a sôn.En: Colorful banners flapped above, and the crowd was lively with laughter and chatter.Cy: Yn yr haf codennog hwn, roedd pobl o bob cwr yn dathlu Gŵyl Ifan Ganol Haf.En: In this bustling summer gathering, people from all around were celebrating the Midsummer Festival of Gŵyl Ifan Ganol Haf.Cy: Roedd plant yn rhedeg o gwmpas yn chwarae gemau, a minstrels yn chwarae alawon bendigedig ar eu telynau a'u pibau.En: Children ran around playing games, while minstrels played delightful tunes on their harps and pipes.Cy: Roedd Rhys yn edrych ar ddigonedd o sefyllfaoedd â gemau â llygad disglair.En: Rhys looked at an abundance of game stalls with bright, eager eyes.Cy: Roedd un gem, fodd bynnag, yn dal ei sylw: y stondin gyda'r draig meddal enfawr.En: One game, however, caught his attention: the stall with the gigantic soft dragon.Cy: “Carys,” meddai Rhys yn angerddol, “rwy'n mynd i ennill hynny i ti. Bydd yn anrheg i ddangos fy nghariad.”En: “Carys,” said Rhys passionately, “I’m going to win that for you. It will be a gift to show my love.”Cy: Gwenodd Carys, gyda'i llygaid yn disgleirio o falchder tuag at ei bartner penderfynol.En: Carys smiled, her eyes shining with pride toward her determined partner.Cy: “Wyt ti'n siŵr, Rhys?” gofynnodd gyda gwen fachog, yn gwybod am ei hanallu i ennill gemau'r ffair.En: “Are you sure, Rhys?” she asked with a playful grin, knowing about his inability to win fair games.Cy: Roedd y gêm yn syml. Taflu cylchoedd dros weddillion potiau.En: The game was simple: throw rings over remains of pots.Cy: Ond, roedd hi'n haws dweud na gwneud.En: But, it was easier said than done.Cy: Taflodd Rhys ei gylch cyntaf.En: Rhys threw his first ring.Cy: Methiant! Rhy gymesur.En: Failure! Too symmetrical.Cy: Poeni.En: Worry.Cy: Eto, daeth cylch.En: Again, a ring flew.Cy: Methiant.En: Failure.Cy: Cymdogion yn ceisio tra amheus.En: Neighbors trying, highly skeptical.Cy: Roedden nhw'n gryfach.En: They were tougher.Cy: Ond nid oedd Rhys yn rhoi'r gorau i geisio.En: But Rhys did not give up.Cy: Eto ac eto, taflodd ei gylchoedd, pob un yn hedfan i un ochr, heb fynd trwodd.En: Again and again, he threw his rings, each one flying to the side, not going through.Cy: Roedd ychydig o bobl yn edrych arno, y gêm ei hun yn dod yn fwy o ddifyrrwch na'r ddraig.En: A few people watched him, the game itself becoming more entertaining than the dragon.Cy: Gwenodd Carys yn gefnogol wrth ei ymyl, yn ei gwneud hi'n amlwg bod ei gais yn golygu mwy na'r gem ei hun.En: Carys smiled supportively beside him, making it clear that his effort meant more than the game itself.Cy: “Dim problem, Rhys,” meddai, yn dal ei law.En: “No problem, Rhys,” she said, holding his hand.Cy: Yna daeth yr eiliad honno.En: Then that moment came.Cy: Ar yr ymgais nwyr, ffwrciai un cylch yn gracio fellten a chyrraedd ei nod!En: On the nth attempt, one ring forked like lightning and reached its target!Cy: Torrwyd y dorf yn gywair o lawenydd a saboth Cadarn.En: The crowd burst into a chorus of joy and boisterous applause.Cy: “Na, edrych!” gwaeddodd Rhys mewn syndod o'r breuddwyd a ddaeth yn wir.En: “Look!” shouted Rhys, in amazement of the dream come true.Cy: Fel llongwr ar y mȏr, cymerodd y ddraig, heb anadlu, o'r dyn â'r wên fawr, gan ei roi i Carys.En: Like a sailor on the sea, he took the dragon, breathless, from the man with the big smile, and handed it to Carys.Cy: Hysbysai'r dorf hynny'n goron ei gêm wych, ond roedd Carys yn gwybod llawer gwell.En: The crowd hailed this as the crown of his great game, but Carys knew much better.Cy: Roedd y draig yn fwy na bethau deifiol.En: The dragon was more than a trifling thing.Cy: Roedd ymrwymiad Rhys yr anrheg go iawn.En: It was Rhys's commitment that was the real gift.Cy: “Diolch, Rhys,” a chymerodd y ddraig gyda'i chalon yn chwyddo â theyrngarwch a gofal.En: “Thank you, Rhys,” she said, taking the dragon with her heart swelling with loyalty and care.Cy: Roedd Rhys yn synhwyro mai dim ond gweithredoedd oedd y rhodd iddi.En: Rhys sensed that it was only actions that were the true gift to her.Cy: Roedd un peth yn sicrach na phoer euraidd yn disgleirio mewn gôl.En: One thing was certain more than golden exuberance shining in a goal.Cy: Roedd carwriaeth eu rhannu'n gryfach nag un gêm yn erbyn lluoedd.En: Their shared romance was stronger than any game against the odds.Cy: Ac felly cerddodd nhw i ffwrdd, â rhandir cyffro'r haf yn dal o'u cwmpas.En: And so they walked away, with the excitement of summer still all around them. Vocabulary Words:medieval: ganoloesolfair: ffairscent: aroglchatter: sônbanners: banerigathering: codennogminstrels: minstrelsdelightful: bendigedigabundance: digoneddattentively: dan sylwgigantic: enfawrpassionately: angerddoldetermined: penderfynolsymmetrical: cymesurskeptical: amheusapplause: cywairbreathless: heb anadlucommitment: ymrwymiadloyalty: teyrngarwchexuberance: phoer euraiddromance: carwriaethtrifling: deifiolchorus: sabboth Cadarnrings: cylchoeddattempt: ymgaisfabulous: bendigedigcertain: sicrachshine: disgleiriogaze: gwyliadburst: torrwyd
Transcribe →The Scribe's Quest: Unveiling Midsummer's Hidden Treasure
3d ago00:19:47Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Welsh: The Scribe's Quest: Unveiling Midsummer's Hidden Treasure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-22-07-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd yn ddiwrnod perffaith o haf.En: It was a perfect summer's day.Cy: Roedd y pentref canoloesol yn llawn bywyd.En: The medieval village was full of life.Cy: Roedd marchnad yr haf yn llenwi'r stryd â sŵn a lliw.En: The summer market filled the street with noise and color.Cy: Baneri lliwgar yn chwifio yn y gwynt cynnes.En: Colorful flags waved in the warm wind.Cy: Arogl bara ffres a pherlysiau yn llenwi'r aer.En: The smell of fresh bread and herbs filled the air.Cy: Ganol yr orymdaith roedd Gareth.En: In the middle of the parade was Gareth.Cy: Sgrifennydd ifanc, sy'n hiraethu am gael ei barchu.En: A young scribe, yearning to be respected.Cy: Yn y pentref, roedd cryn dipyn o gyffro.En: In the village, there was quite a bit of excitement.Cy: Roedd trysor o'r Mynachlog wedi diflannu.En: A treasure from the Abbey had disappeared.Cy: Cwpan, yn honni i fod o rymoedd sanctaidd, wedi mynd ar goll.En: A cup, claimed to have holy powers, had gone missing.Cy: A hithau'n Ddydd Canol Haf, roedd pawb yn brysur gyda'r gwyliau - nes i'r drwg newydd yma ddod i'r amlwg.En: On Midsummer's Day, everyone was busy with the festivities - until the bad news emerged.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn penlinio gyda thasg fawr.En: Gareth knelt with a daunting task.Cy: Roedd e'n benderfynol o ddod o hyd i'r cwpan.En: He was determined to find the cup.Cy: Crwydrais o gwmpas i ddarganfod y gwir.En: I wandered around to discover the truth.Cy: Roedd y bobl yn amau ei gilydd, ac roedd honiadau'n hedfan fel dail yn y gwynt.En: The people were suspicious of each other, and accusations flew like leaves in the wind.Cy: Rhoddodd Gareth ei fuddugoliaeth o’r neilltu a penderfynodd fynd at Rhian.En: Gareth set aside his pride and decided to seek out Rhian.Cy: Roedd y perlysieuyn yn nabod pobl y pentref yn dda.En: The herbalist knew the village people well.Cy: Efallai y gallai helpu.En: Perhaps she could help.Cy: "Rhian," meddai Gareth, "rydym angen dy gynorthwyo di.En: "Rhian," said Gareth, "we need your assistance.Cy: Mae rhywbeth pwysig wedi mynd ar goll o'r Mynachlog.En: Something important has gone missing from the Abbey."Cy: "Rhian oedd â llawer o gyfrinachau.En: Rhian was privy to many secrets.Cy: Fe wnaeth hi edrych i lygaid Gareth, a nodio.En: She looked into Gareth's eyes and nodded.Cy: "Deallaf.En: "I understand.Cy: Byddwn yn siarad â'r bobl, gweld a allwn ddarganfod unrhyw wybodaeth ddefnyddiol," atebodd.En: I will speak to the people, see if we can find any useful information," she replied.Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw weithio gyda'i gilydd, cafwyd mwy o wybodaeth.En: As they worked together, they gathered more information.Cy: Ond roedd y cliwiau'n camarwain, yn twyllodrus.En: But the clues were misleading, deceitful.Cy: Teimlai Gareth rwystr ei alluoedd ei hun.En: Gareth felt the limits of his own abilities.Cy: Felly, cerddodd Gareth at Eira.En: So, Gareth walked over to Eira.Cy: Mynaich ifanc, tawel, gyda gorffennol cudd.En: A young monk, quiet, with a hidden past.Cy: Roedd yn edrych yn isel, ond roedd Gareth yn gwbod bod rhywbeth mwy iddi.En: She seemed downcast, but Gareth knew there was more to her.Cy: "Eira, byddai'n ddiolchgar am dy gymorth.En: "Eira, I would be grateful for your help.Cy: Beth allai di ei weld o fewn muriau'r Mynachlog?En: What have you seen within the walls of the Abbey?"Cy: "Wrth wrando ar Eira, daeth goleuni newydd i fyny.En: Listening to Eira, a new light emerged.Cy: Roedd nodiadau bychain a gwybodaeth cudd mewn llyfrau.En: There were small notes and hidden information in books.Cy: Canolbwyntiodd Eira ar weld y pentref yn fwy perthnasol nag erioed.En: Eira focused on seeing the village more relevantly than ever.Cy: Roedd y cwpan ymysg masnachwyr, cuddiedig mewn golwg glir.En: The cup was among the traders, hidden in plain sight.Cy: Roedd hi bellach yn amser i wynebu'r teithydd a oedd yn gyfrifol am guddio’r trysor gwerthfawr.En: It was now time to confront the traveler responsible for hiding the valuable treasure.Cy: Canolfan y farchnad oedd y lleoliad, y pentrefwyr yn cyfweld, ac yn ddiddiwedd sŵn.En: The market center was the location, the villagers questioning, and an endless noise.Cy: "Rydw i wedi dod hyd i wir," meddai Gareth yn uchel, yn wynebu'r person gan amheuaeth.En: "I have found the truth," said Gareth loudly, confronting the suspect.Cy: Roedd y cwpan yno, cuddiedig ond ddiogel.En: The cup was there, hidden but safe.Cy: Fe adroddwyd y gwir.En: The truth was revealed.Cy: Mae'r cwpan wedi dychwelyd i’r lle cafodd ei ddarganfod.En: The cup was returned to where it was found.Cy: Mae pentrefwyr wedi cymeradwyo Gareth, a'r parch yn aros a ehangu.En: The villagers praised Gareth, and respect remained and grew.Cy: Mae Gareth wedi dysgu na cheir cryfder mewn unigolrwydd, ond yn nhîm - a mawr allu.En: Gareth learned that strength is not in solitude, but in the team - a great ability.Cy: Dydd Canol Haf wnaeth gri, yn effro.En: Midsummer's Day cried out, vibrantly.Cy: Roedd popeth yn ffrwydro i liw, cadarnhad oedd yn parhau.En: Everything exploded in color, a confirmation that endured.Cy: Mae'r holl sefyllfa ddaeth yn heddwch o fewn ei lili.En: The whole situation came to peace within its lily.Cy: Mae tîm mewn tinnyn gyda'r stera na dau.En: There is strength in a team with the union against two.Cy: Gyda hynny daeth yr heddwch, a'r canlyniad yn fendigedig.En: With that came peace, and the result was wonderful.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn sefyll yn uchel, ac roedd bywyd y farchnad yn troi i gychwyn newydd, a chyfeillgarwch hyd newyddion negeseuon.En: Gareth stood tall, and the life of the market turned to a new beginning, and friendships to newfound messages. Vocabulary Words:medieval: canoloesolscribe: sgrifennyddyearning: hiraethuexcited: cyffrodisappeared: ddiflannuholy: sanctaiddemerged: dod i'r amlwgdaunting: fawrdetermined: benderfynolsuspicious: amauaccusations: honniadauherbalist: perlysieuynassist: cynorthwyoprivy: cyfrinachaunodded: nodimisleading: camarwaindeceitful: twyllodrusabilities: alludowncast: iselgrateful: diolchgarhidden: cuddiedigtraders: masnachwyrconfront: wynebususpect: amheuaethtreasure: trysorpraised: cymeradwyopeace: heddwchendured: parhauvibrantly: effronewfound: newyddion
Transcribe →St Fagan Serenades: A Journey Through Welsh Paths
3d ago00:17:55Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Welsh: St Fagan Serenades: A Journey Through Welsh Paths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-21-22-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Wrth i'r heulwen gynhesu St Fagan, roedd y golau yn dod i lawr ar yr hen adeiladau amrywiol, pob un â'i hanes unigryw.En: As the sunlight warmed St Fagan, the light cascaded down on the various old buildings, each with its own unique history.Cy: Gwnewch breifat y staff oedd Carys yn cerdded trwyddyn nhw.En: Making her way through them was Carys, who was walking along the private staff paths.Cy: Roedd hi wedi ymweld â'r amgueddfa i ddianc rhag monotoni bywyd bob dydd ac i ymgolli ym mhob peth Cymreig.En: She had visited the museum to escape the monotony of everyday life and to immerse herself in everything Welsh.Cy: Gyda hi, roedd Mabon, ei ffrind annwyl, yn wibdaith, bob amser yn annog Carys i wneud pethau annisgwyl.En: With her was Mabon, her dear friend, always on an adventure, constantly encouraging Carys to do unexpected things.Cy: Ar y llaw arall, roedd Owain yno gyda'i gamera llachar, yn damcaniaethol a phrysur yn ceisio dal momentau perffaith ar gyfer nodyn o ddaith.En: On the other hand, Owain was there with his bright camera, busy and theoretical as he tried to capture perfect moments for his travel notes.Cy: Roedd y prosiect hwn yn bwysig iddo.En: This project was important to him.Cy: Pob click o'i gamera oedd fel paragraff mewn stori, a roedd am ddal hanfod byw o St Fagan.En: Every click of his camera was like a paragraph in a story, and he wanted to capture the essence of life at St Fagan.Cy: Daeth y ddau i wydd yr un tai, y felin afon.En: The two arrived at the same cottages, the river mill.Cy: Carys a Mabon yn edrych i mewn gydag angerdd, tra oedd Owain yn cydosod ei ochr orau i gael y saethu perffaith.En: Carys and Mabon looked inside passionately, while Owain composed his best angle for the perfect shot.Cy: Hwntwmp, roedd Mabon yn gwenu i Owain, "Dyma'ch cyfle Carys," gwthiodd ei ffrind i ochr Owain, "Wyt ti'n mwynhau ffotograffiaeth?En: Suddenly, Mabon smiled at Owain, "Here's your chance, Carys," he nudged his friend towards Owain, "Do you enjoy photography?"Cy: "Trodd Owain gyda chymysgedd o chwilfrydedd a phethau diddorol.En: Owain turned with a mix of curiosity and interest.Cy: "Ie, mae ffotograffiaeth fel cofion mewn lluniau," atebodd.En: "Yes, photography is like memories in pictures," he replied.Cy: Cawsant sgwrs fyr, pan welodd Owain ddawn Carys am hanes Cymreig, rhoddodd wahoddiad i gymryd ran mewn ei brosiect.En: They had a brief conversation, during which Owain noticed Carys's love for Welsh history and invited her to participate in his project.Cy: Roedd hi'n gytûn gyda llawenydd cynnil.En: She agreed with a subtle joy.Cy: Wrth grwydro drwy y rhedyn gwyrdd a gwrando ar straeon y cartrefi pren, daeth Owain a Carys yn ffrindiau.En: As they wandered through the green ferns and listened to the stories of the wooden homes, Owain and Carys became friends.Cy: Yng nghanol y bwthyn, roedd taflen fechan yn sôn am arteffact newydd, taliad Nadolig, wedi'i gadw'n dawel ar gyfer cynnal ysbryd cymuned.En: In the middle of the cottage, there was a small leaflet speaking of a new artifact, a Christmas payment, quietly preserved to maintain community spirit.Cy: Ymgynghorwyd y ddau gyda'u penau i lawr, deall sawl gair newydd, wrth astudio'n fanwl.En: They consulted with their heads together, learning several new words, as they studied closely.Cy: Cyn iddi ddeall, roedd hi'n amser iddynt fynd.En: Before she realized it, it was time for them to leave.Cy: Roedd y dydd bron ar ben, ond nid y cwmnïaeth.En: The day was almost over, but not the company.Cy: Dywedodd Carys ac Owain eu hebyrth gyda dangosiadau'r ffôn.En: Carys and Owain said their goodbyes using their phones.Cy: Wedi gorddi rhai cyffyrddiadau, cawd trefn.En: After a flurry of touches, plans were set.Cy: O'r miri, cawsant drydydd cofnod o'r dydd y dre.En: From the excitement, they gained a third account of the day's events.Cy: Gadawodd Carys a Owain yr amgueddfa, â llawer o bethau i'w pasio yn ôl ac ymlaen, hyder a thir newydd dan eu traed.En: Carys and Owain left the museum, with much to share back and forth, confidence and new ground beneath their feet.Cy: Roedd y prynhawn wedi eu gadael â drysau agored i anturiaethau'r byd uwchben yr hyn yr oedd ennyn a chamera yn gallu ei ddarllen.En: The afternoon had left them with open doors to adventures beyond what recollection and a camera could capture.Cy: Roedd gan Ysgol Haf archiadue nesaf yn barod.En: Ysgol Haf had the next inquiry in readiness.Cy: Ysbrydoledig ac wedi'u golchi gan yr haul, canfododd y ddau unigrwydd yn ddifyrdeb, a chwilio am yr hyn oedd gynt.En: Inspired and sun-washed, the two found solitude in delight and searched for what once was.Cy: Roedd barddoniaeth real o lenyddiaeth a dychymyg wedi troi'n realiti am dro.En: The real poetry of literature and imagination had turned into reality for a moment.Cy: Roedd bondigrybwyll y cyfarwyddebu hwn, a phosibiliadau'r dyfodol yn creu gwên barhaus ar wynebau'r ddau.En: There was a mention of this direction, and the possibilities of the future created a constant smile on both of their faces. Vocabulary Words:sunlight: heulwenwarmed: gynhesucascaded: dod i lawrmonotony: monotoniimmerse: ymgolliadventure: wibdaithencouraging: yn annogcapturing: ceisio dalartifact: arteffactessence: hanfodtheoretical: damcaniaetholpassionately: gydag angerddcomposed: cydosodcuriosity: chwilfrydeddphotography: ffotograffiaethsubtle: cynnilleaflet: taflenpreserved: wedi'i gadwcommunity: cymunedflurry: mirisolitude: unigrwyddpoetry: barddoniaethliterature: lenyddiaethimagination: dychymygconstant: barhausfutures: posibiliadau'r dyfodolventure: archiadsolidity: dyfnafendeavor: yr hyn yr oedd ennynpreservation: cynnal
Transcribe →Bridging Timelines: Light, Heritage, and New Narratives
4d ago00:19:02Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Welsh: Bridging Timelines: Light, Heritage, and New Narratives Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-21-07-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Wrth i'r haul setlo dros orielau godidog Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd, roedd gwaith carwriaeth y tair cymeriad mewn tŷ ysbryd o ysbrydoliaeth newydd a chynhysgaeth gynhanesyddol yn hollgofodol.En: As the sun set over the magnificent galleries of Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd, the work of courtship among the three characters in a house of spiritual inspiration and prehistoric heritage was all-encompassing.Cy: Roedd Ioan, curadur brwd gyda pharch mawr at hanes Cymru, yn sefyll yn y canol.En: Ioan, an enthusiastic curator with great respect for the history of Wales, stood in the middle.Cy: Roedd ei olwg yn brathu â brwdfrydedd wrth i ef ddod a chontractwrion i osod taflunyddion modern efo y cerfluniau hynafol o gerrig.En: His gaze was filled with enthusiasm as he brought in contractors to install modern projectors alongside the ancient stone sculptures.Cy: Roedd Ioan yn edrych ymlaen at Sostis yr Haf, cyfle i uno'r hen a'r newydd trwy ddefnyddio technoleg i ddod â'r arteffactau hyn yn fyw.En: Ioan was looking forward to the Summer Solstice, an opportunity to unite the old and the new by using technology to bring these artifacts to life.Cy: Yn agos ato, Carys, intern mwyn ei natur, yn gwylio pob symudiad gyda llygad dysgu.En: Close to him was Carys, a naturally pleasant intern, watching every movement with a learning eye.Cy: Roedd hi'n amser dysgu am dreftadaeth ei gwlad, a chreu cysylltiadau modern gyda'r gorffennol.En: It was time for her to learn about her country's heritage and to create modern connections with the past.Cy: Ar y llaw arall, roedd Emyr, y hanesydd profiadol, yn sefyll yn gefn y neuadd.En: On the other hand, Emyr, the experienced historian, stood at the back of the hall.Cy: Roedd ei lygaid hallt yn ystyried y cyfleusterau newydd gyda amheuaeth.En: His critical eyes surveyed the new facilities with skepticism.Cy: "Rhaid yw cadw stori yr hen fel y bu," meddai, ei lais yn llenwi'r gofod rhwng cariad i'r hen a'r newydd.En: "The story of the past must be preserved as it was," he said, his voice filling the space between a love for the old and the new.Cy: Roedd ei farn yn glir: yr hanes ydy'r hanes.En: His opinion was clear: history is history.Cy: Dechreuodd tirwedd y oriel ddisgleirio wrth i Ioan benderfynu troi ar y taflunyddion i greu argraff flaenllaw.En: The landscape of the gallery began to shine as Ioan decided to turn on the projectors to make a prominent impression.Cy: Roedd Carys, â'i gwybod bod rhywbeth mwy yn y dyfodol, a helpu.En: Carys, knowing there was something more in the future, helped.Cy: Ond, chefai hi'n anodd beth oedd y ffordd orau i ateb y sefyllfa, ei deimladau'n gwrthdaro â'r amgythiad rhwng Ioan ac Emyr.En: Yet, she found it difficult to decide the best way to respond to the situation, her feelings clashing with the tension between Ioan and Emyr.Cy: Wrth i noswyl yr arddangosfa agosáu, roedd yr adnewyddu wedi cyffroi, ond roedd cyffro fel mwg ysu tân yn cael ei dorri gan fethiant technegol annisgwyl – fe ddisgleiriodd deallusion Ioan gyda llawn golchiadau myrdd o fewn eiliad.En: As the evening of the exhibition approached, the renovation had excited, but excitement was like the smoke of a burning fire cut short by an unexpected technical failure—Ioan's insights flashed with a myriad of washes in a second.Cy: Fe ddaeth tensiwn i'r brig, wrth i Ioan a Emyr wynebu eu pryderon, diolch i glic llawn tensiwn.En: Tension reached its peak, as Ioan and Emyr faced their concerns, thanks to a moment full of tension.Cy: Ac felly, fe benderfynodd Emyr serennu, gan godi ei lais yn y cyfuniad – fe'r addasodd ei wybodaeth ddofn am y cariwisiaeth i bortreadu naratifau hiliog y gwaith cof mewn ffordd a oedd yn addysg na'r elfenau'r ychwanegu.En: And so, Emyr decided to shine, raising his voice in combination—he adapted his deep knowledge of the exhibition to portray racially charged narratives in a way that educated beyond the added elements.Cy: Tystrodd Carys, a dysgodd hi roedd y syniadau gorau'n digwydd trwy weithio gyda'i gilydd.En: Carys witnessed, and she learned that the best ideas happen through collaboration.Cy: Nid oedd rhaid iddi dewis – roedd y dulliau traddodiadol a'r rhai newydd yn gallu cydblethu i weithio gyda'i gilydd.En: She did not have to choose—the traditional methods and the new ones could intertwine to work together.Cy: Ar ddiwedd y noson, ymddangosodd y arteffactau, efo naratif haniaethol newydd wedi'i gynnwys.En: At the end of the night, the artifacts appeared with a new abstract narrative included.Cy: Roedd Ioan, eisoes cyfoethog gyda gwybodaeth newydd am sut i gyfuno technoleg â traddodiadau, yn cytuno.En: Ioan, already enriched with new knowledge on how to combine technology with traditions, agreed.Cy: Emyr, iddo y duedd tuag at y heddiw wedi dod i welw yn ei feddwl, yn llyncu cu pledio â'i wên yn naturiol.En: Emyr, whose tendency towards the present had faded in his mind, swallowed his plea with a natural smile.Cy: Fe ddarganfyddodd y tri bod hanes yn fyw gyda meddyliau traddodiadol yn cael marc arbennig – yn ymestyn rhwng y gorffennol a'r presennol.En: The three discovered that history is alive with traditional thoughts having a special mark—extending between the past and the present.Cy: Roedd Carys, nawdd o'r ddau, bellach yn teimlo ei llais yn ei dyfeisiau.En: Carys, supported by both, now felt her voice in her inventions.Cy: Gallai pawb weld bod stori pobl Cymru yn byw trwy fyw, llawn olygfeydd, llawn o lleisiau, loywyddi a chanafannau.En: Everyone could see that the story of the Welsh people lived through vibrant, eventful scenes, full of voices, soliloquies, and choruses.Cy: Roedd yr hen ysbrydion yn dal i sibrwd eu straeon wrth iddynt barhau i ganu glŵy.En: The old spirits still whispered their tales as they continued to sing praise. Vocabulary Words:magnificent: godidogcourtship: carwriaethspiritual: ysbrydolprehistoric: cynhanesyddolcurator: curadurcontractors: contractwrioninstall: gosodprojectors: taflunyddionsculptures: cerfluniauartifact: arteffactintern: internheritage: treftadaethskepticism: amheuaethpreserved: cadwprominent: bwydwrhoiimpression: argraffrenovation: adnewydduunexpected: annisgwyltechnical failure: methiannol technegoltension: tensiwnconcerns: pryderonadapted: addasoddcollaboration: gweithio gyda'i gilyddintertwine: cydblethuabstract: haniaetholnarrative: naratiftradition: traddodiadinventions: dyfeisiauscenes: olygfeyddwhispered: sibrwd
Transcribe →Votes of Change: How One Day Can Transform a Community
4d ago00:16:01Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Welsh: Votes of Change: How One Day Can Transform a Community Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-20-22-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Gethin cerddodd trwy strydoedd bychain y pentref, gwres yr haf yn gwenu arno o'r awyr las.En: Gethin walked through the small streets of the village, the summer heat smiling down on him from the blue sky.Cy: Roedd arno frwdfrydedd ac uchelgais.En: He was full of enthusiasm and ambition.Cy: Rostyr o wawr, heddiw, roedd etholiad pwysig yn cymryd lle, a byddai'n penderfynu cyfeiriad dyfodol y gymuned fach honno.En: At the break of dawn today, there was an important election taking place, and it would decide the direction of the future for this small community.Cy: Yn yr orsaf bleidleisio, roedd popeth yn brysur.En: At the polling station, everything was busy.Cy: Golau'r haul trwy'r ffenestri tal yn taflu cysgodion ar lawr pren y neuadd goffa.En: The sunlight through the tall windows cast shadows on the wooden floor of the memorial hall.Cy: Yn y cornel roedd Carys, yn edrych yn ansicr.En: In the corner was Carys, looking uncertain.Cy: Roedd hi am bleidleisio am y tro cyntaf, ond roedd y penderfyniad hwn yn pwyso'n drwm arni.En: She was about to vote for the first time, but this decision weighed heavily on her.Cy: Daeth Gethin at ei hochr.En: Gethin came to her side.Cy: "Bore da, Carys!En: "Good morning, Carys!"Cy: " meddai'n hynaws.En: he said kindly.Cy: "Mae dy lais di'n bwysig.En: "Your voice is important."Cy: ""Ydy o wir?En: "Is it really?"Cy: " gofynnodd Carys, yn ceisio cuddio ei hunan-amheuaeth.En: asked Carys, attempting to hide her self-doubt.Cy: "Ydy," atebodd Gethin yn bendant.En: "It is," Gethin answered firmly.Cy: "Mae'r newid yn dechrau gyda phob un pleidlais.En: "Change begins with every single vote.Cy: Mae dy llais di'n rhodd.En: Your voice is a gift.Cy: Mae'n gallu dylanwadu.En: It can influence."Cy: "Roedd Carys yn pendroni.En: Carys pondered.Cy: Roedd y geiriau'n ei hysbrydoli, ond roedd dal i fod ofn gwneud y dewisiad anghywir.En: The words inspired her, but she was still afraid of making the wrong choice.Cy: Gwelodd hi bobl eraill, pob un gyda thrywydd eu hunain, ac roedd hi'n dymuno rhannu eu hyder.En: She saw other people, each with their own path, and she wished to share their confidence.Cy: Amser i weithredu a ddaeth.En: The time to act came.Cy: Cawsodd Carys y papur pleidleisio ac aeth i'r bwth.En: Carys received the ballot paper and went to the booth.Cy: Roedd ei chalon yn curo'n gyflym.En: Her heart was beating fast.Cy: Ganwyddodd hi mewn myfyrdod, yn cofio geiriau doeth Gethin.En: She observed in reflection, remembering the wise words of Gethin.Cy: Roedd dechrau trefn mor fyr, ond mor bwerus.En: The start of a course was so brief, yet so powerful.Cy: Yn y diwedd, penderfynodd.En: In the end, she decided.Cy: Pleidleisiodd gyda hyder newydd wedi'i eni o fewn iddi.En: She voted with new confidence born within her.Cy: Gadawodd y bwth gyda gwen fach, rhyw newid yn dyner yn goleuo ei llygaid.En: She left the booth with a small smile, a gentle change illuminating her eyes.Cy: Saethodd Gethin wrth y drws, gan gwylio'r bobl ieuanc fel Carys wrth iddynt gyrraedd.En: Gethin stood by the door, watching young people like Carys as they arrived.Cy: Roedd y bywiogrwydd newydd hwn yn ei fritho â theyrngarwch a ffydd.En: This new vitality filled him with loyalty and faith.Cy: Roedd yn gwybod, gyda phob pleidlais a gofnodwyd, fod cam o newid wedi'i wneud.En: He knew that with every vote recorded, a step of change had been made.Cy: Y diwrnod, erbyn diwedd, newyddiodd nid yn unig y gymuned ond hefyd adnewyddodd y penderfyniad yn nhreiddiadau Gethin a Carys.En: By the end of the day, not only had the community been renewed, but the resolve in Gethin and Carys's endeavors was also refreshed.Cy: Roedd Carys nawr yn aelod gweithgar o'i hamgylchedd, a Gethin yn ymuno â hi, gyda gobaith a syniad newydd, fel golau arbenig ar wawr gymuned newydd.En: Carys was now an active member of her environment, and Gethin joined her, with hope and a new idea, like a special light at the dawn of a new community. Vocabulary Words:enthusiasm: brwdfrydeddambition: uchelgaispolling station: orsaf bleidleisioshadows: cysgodionmemorial hall: neuadd goffauncertain: ansicrweighed: pwysoself-doubt: hunan-amheuaethinfluence: dylanwadupondered: pendroniconfidence: hyderbooth: bwthreflection: myfyrdodvitality: bywiogrwyddloyalty: teyrngarwchresolve: penderfyniadendeavors: treiddiadauactive: gweithgarenvironment: amgylcheddinspired: ysbrydolidawn: wawrobserved: ganwyddoddpath: trywyddrecorded: gofnodwydgentle: dynerilluminating: goleuobrief: fyrpowerful: pwerusarrived: cyrraeddrefresh: adnewyddodd
Transcribe →A Summer Vote: Eira's Determined Return to Change
5d ago00:19:37Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Welsh: A Summer Vote: Eira's Determined Return to Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-20-07-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd gwres yr haf yn gorwedd dros y bryniau gleision yng Nghymru, gan greu lliw melyn ar y glaswellt wrth i'r haul ddisgleirio'n llachar.En: The summer heat lay over the green hills of Cymru, turning the grass yellow as the sun shone brightly.Cy: Yn nhref fach Llanddewi, roedd Eira ar fin cyrraedd y neuadd bentref lle'r oedd pobl yn castio eu pleidleisiau.En: In the small town of Llanddewi, Eira was about to reach the village hall where people were casting their votes.Cy: Roedd yr adeilad, gyda'i do llechi a'i furiau carreg, wedi'i guddio yng nghanol y bryniau, fel petai'n disgwyl croesawu pobl o bob cyfeiriad.En: The building, with its slate roof and stone walls, was hidden in the middle of the hills, as if expecting to welcome people from every direction.Cy: Roedd Eira yn benderfynol o wneud ei marc heddiw.En: Eira was determined to make her mark today.Cy: Wedi bod yn byw y tu allan i ddref ers blynyddoedd, roedd hi wedi dychwelyd i gymryd rhan yn yr etholiadau lleol.En: Having lived outside town for years, she had returned to participate in the local elections.Cy: Roedd hi am wneud newid.En: She wanted to make a change.Cy: Wrth gerdded tuag at y neuadd, ymddangosodd Carys, hen ffrind plentyndod, gydag awyrgylch fympwyol.En: As she walked towards the hall, Carys, an old childhood friend, appeared with a whimsical air.Cy: "Eira, pwy fyddai'n meddwl ein bod ni'n dod yn ôl i bleidleisio?En: "Eira, who would have thought we would come back to vote?"Cy: " meddai Carys, yn ymbincio.En: said Carys, with a twinkle.Cy: "Rhaid gwneud yn siŵr bod ein lleisiau yn cael eu clywed," atebodd Eira yn dawel, ond yn benderfynol.En: "We need to make sure our voices are heard," replied Eira quietly but resolutely.Cy: Yn sydyn, daeth Gareth, brawd Eira, wrth ochr iddynt.En: Suddenly, Gareth, Eira's brother, came alongside them.Cy: "Pam trafferthu, Eira?En: "Why bother, Eira?Cy: Nid oes llawer yn newid beth bynnag," loco Gareth, gyda gwên wrysg.En: Not much changes anyway," laughed Gareth, with a sly smile.Cy: Teimlai Eira herio'r amheuaeth.En: Eira felt challenged by the doubt.Cy: "Mae'n bwysig taw ni sy'n penderfynu ar ein dyfodol, Gareth.En: "It's important that we decide our future, Gareth.Cy: Mae pob pleidlais yn cyfrif.En: Every vote counts."Cy: "Yn sydyn, edrychodd Eira ar ei gwylio ac angor o dristwch a sefyllodd ar ei hwyneb.En: Suddenly, Eira looked at her watch, and an anchor of sadness settled on her face.Cy: Roedd hi'n ffitio'n dynn i fynd i mewn cyn cau'r bleidlais!En: She barely had time to get in before the vote closed!Cy: Gan gadw ei pen uchel, rhuthrodd Eira ymlaen, gan wybod bod hi'n wynebu her y pwysau amser.En: Keeping her head high, Eira rushed forward, knowing she was facing the challenge of time pressure.Cy: Pan gyrhaeddodd, roedd y neuadd yn prysur ddeng mil gyda preswylwyr, i gyd yn barod i bleidleisio.En: When she arrived, the hall was bustling with residents, all ready to vote.Cy: Suddodd Eira ei hun o'r arddull trefnol, cyffredin lle'r oedd pobl yn aros, ond teimlodd nad oedd yn amser cymdeithasu.En: Eira immersed herself in the orderly, commonplace setting where people waited, but she felt it wasn't time for socializing.Cy: Roedd angen iddi siarad.En: She needed to speak.Cy: Ac felly, gwnaeth.En: And so, she did.Cy: "Wyt ti'n gweld hyn, Gareth?En: "Do you see this, Gareth?Cy: Mae pawb yma oherwydd eu bod nhw'n malio," siaradodd gydag egni newydd oedd yn llawn cyffro.En: Everyone is here because they care," she spoke with a new energy full of excitement.Cy: Roedd barcud onest yn eiing siarad ar ran pawb.En: A genuine passion fueled her words, speaking on behalf of everyone.Cy: Yna, wrth iddi siarad, gan gyfleu ei chredu yn nerth pleidlais, crwydrodd sŵn ei geiriau drwy'r neuadd, gan herio barnau aiddi.En: Then, as she spoke, conveying her belief in the power of the vote, the sound of her words wandered through the hall, challenging idle opinions.Cy: Bryd hynny, roedd nifer o bobl yn gwrando ac yn edrych tuag ei thraws.En: At that moment, many people were listening and looking towards her.Cy: Roedd Eira anuriog.En: Eira was undeterred.Cy: A phan edrychodd hi ar Gareth, sylwodd ar newid yn ei lygaid, gweithred o amheuaeth a welodd ei glwyf.En: And when she looked at Gareth, she noticed a change in his eyes, an act of doubt that saw her wound.Cy: Yn araf deg, wrth i'r ciw symud ymlaen, gwelodd brawf o'i buddugoliaeth.En: Slowly, as the queue moved forward, she saw proof of her victory.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn agor ei ddwylo’n geiniog ac ymuno â'r ciw gyda braidd o anhapusrwydd, ond yn codi gib i efallai rhoi ei bleidlais yn diweddar iddi.En: Gareth opened his hands in surrender and joined the queue with a hint of unwillingness, yet raised his eyebrows to perhaps give his vote in the end.Cy: Cauodd yr oriau pleidleisio yn araf gyda niwlogiaeth dychiadau, ond serch hynny, ni lwyddodd neb ddwyn cafodd Eira.En: The voting hours closed slowly with the fog of anticipation, but nevertheless, no one could steal what Eira had gained.Cy: Neuadd bentref o gymeriad, gyda'i gweld nodweddiadol, tan i asgell i'r gorau.En: A village hall of character, with its distinct view, underlined the best outcome.Cy: Gadawodd Eira, gyda'r cysur yn ei stad, gan wybod mai drwy rannu ei profiad, roedd hi wedi cyrraedd yr ymer sy'n teithio ni allan.En: Eira left, with comfort in her state, knowing that by sharing her experience, she had reached the spirit that travels within us.Cy: Ac felly, yn y goleuni'r haul hafol, doedd rhagor her yn caniatau colli cyfle i'w lleisiau gael eu clywed.En: And so, in the light of the summer sun, no more challenges allowed the opportunity to have her voice heard to be lost.Cy: Roedd hi wedi cyrraedd, gwnaeth ei marc, ac efallai, mewn bryd, gwneud newid - o leiaf mewn un person ifanc arall.En: She had arrived, made her mark, and perhaps, in due course, made a change—at least in one other young person. Vocabulary Words:whimsical: fympwyoldetermined: benderfynolcast: castioroof: tostone: carregmark: marcdecide: penderfynufuture: dyfodoldoubt: amheuaethsurrender: geiniogqueue: ciwpressure: pwysauanticipation: dychiadaubustling: prysurwondered: crwydroddidle: aiddiundeterred: anuriogproof: brawfoutcome: canlyniadvictory: buddugoliaethcharacter: cymeriadpassion: barcudgenuine: onestgleaming: disgleirioyellow: melynhidden: cuddiosocializing: cymdeithasutravel: teithiospirit: ymeroverwhelming: gormesu
Transcribe →High-Stakes Redemption: A Father's Day Gamble in Vegas
5d ago00:19:00Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Welsh: High-Stakes Redemption: A Father's Day Gamble in Vegas Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-19-22-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mewn casino prysur yng nghanol Las Vegas, lle mae goleuadau'n, a chyffro'n crynhau fel gwres yr haf, roedd tafol pêl poker yn sylweddoli'r teimlad hwnnw.En: In a bustling casino in the heart of Las Vegas, where lights and excitement simmer like the summer heat, a poker table embodied that feeling.Cy: Dyna lle roedd Dafydd - Cymro anturus gyda hanes o golledion a gobeithion dirywiedig.En: That's where Dafydd was—an adventurous Cymro with a history of losses and dwindling hopes.Cy: Dyma ddiwrnod pen-blwydd Tadau, ond yn hytrach na bod adref gyda'i deulu, roedd y penwythnos penodol hwn yn cynnwys seddi o dan y goleuadau chwegolau disglair, gyda chalon Dafydd yn pwlsio gyda'r cyffro.En: It was Father's Day, yet instead of being at home with his family, this particular weekend included seats under the bright fluorescent lights, with Dafydd's heart pounding with excitement.Cy: Roedd Gwen, ei wraig doeth, yn eistedd wrth ei ymyl, yn cyflyru ystodau ar ei wedd.En: Gwen, his wise wife, sat beside him, exuding a range of emotions.Cy: Roedd hithau'n deall ei allu a'i wendidau, ar ddechrau ei anmrwymo ei hun i'w gorffennol gwael.En: She understood his strengths and weaknesses, beginning to commit herself to his troubled past.Cy: Roedd angen iddo brofi ei hun heddiw - nid yn unig i'r bobl o'i gwmpas ond yn bwysicach i'r dyn yn y drych.En: He needed to prove himself today—not just to those around him but more importantly to the man in the mirror.Cy: Nid oedd yn hawdd i gyflwyno'r teimladau hyn, ond roedd angen adfer ei hyder a'i le yn y teulu.En: It wasn't easy to convey these feelings, but he needed to restore his confidence and his place in the family.Cy: Eisteddodd Rhys, ei gystadleuydd a hen adnabod, wrth y bwrdd â gwyfyd nodweddiadol.En: Rhys, his competitor and old acquaintance, sat at the table with a characteristic grin.Cy: Roedd Rhys yn gwybod am natur blyg a pherygl Dafydd, a dymunai ddefnyddio hyn.En: Rhys knew about Dafydd's pliable and dangerous nature and intended to exploit it.Cy: Mae hi'n dirwyn wrth y pot, a dyna y bu.En: The game was progressing, and that's where they were.Cy: "Cardiau," meddai'r delwr gyda llais clir, yn addo sut bydd chwaraewyr'r gêm yn cadw eu cardiau'n agos at eu cyffion.En: "Cards," said the dealer with a clear voice, promising how the players would keep their cards close.Cy: Gwelodd Dafydd ei law – dim byd ond seml pâr o flodau.En: Dafydd saw his hand—nothing but a simple pair of flowers.Cy: Ond hwyrach bod angen dewrder, nid dim ond cardiau gwallt.En: But perhaps courage, not just cards, was needed.Cy: Roedd amser i benderfynu - mae'n mynd popeth, neu ddim byd.En: It was time to decide—go all in, or nothing.Cy: Gyda phob anadl o beirianwaith yn gwaeddio "peidiwch â gwneud hi", roedd Dafydd yn gwybod beth oedd angen.En: With every mechanical breath shouting "don't do it," Dafydd knew what was needed.Cy: Codi main, gweision, ac yna diweddar, roedd yn gosod ac yn rhoi’r dasg - "i gyd mewn!"En: A bold raise, challenges met, and then a firm decision, he set and delivered the task—"All in!"Cy: Heriodd Rhys arbed yn nhryw'n dawel.En: Rhys hesitated silently.Cy: Roedd hyn yn llechu dros ei fron.En: This lingered over his chest.Cy: Yr eiliadau yn ymestyn, taranodd y casino o’r naill ochr i’r llall.En: Seconds stretched, and the casino thundered from side to side.Cy: Yr oedd adwresl faint o amawl y bo yn ei symud - yr olaf, enw Prydain.En: The final decision was clear—the final cards.Cy: Edrychai'n lwgr fel pridd.En: It seemed bleak as the soil.Cy: Llosgedd golau ar y ddelwedd rhwng y calon a'r manion, brithian oedd hi ond gospodd y llwydd annisgwyl i Dafydd.En: Light burned onto the image between the heart and the fragments; it was a mix but brought unexpected success for Dafydd.Cy: Y erbyn camgymeriad, lle y llithrodd dadansoddi, roedd sylfaen - adfer tafle i'r cymorth defed - mae popeth yn cael ei chyflwyno wedi'r gorffennol a dywedeg yn y gweithredd.En: Despite the mistake, where misjudgment slipped, there was a foundation—a rehabilitation cast for the sheep’s aid—everything is presented after the past and dialogue in action.Cy: Y gerddoriaeth yn crwm, un flaenllawn i shreddir, gwelthodd colau-ddurniaeth ar ei wyneb.En: The music crescendoed, leading to a climactic flourish, shedding faint light on his face.Cy: Gwen oedd y ddihareb yn cuddio.En: Gwen was the adage in disguise.Cy: "Rydyn ni wedi gwneud hynny," gwenodd ar fwmian.En: "We did it," she smiled softly.Cy: Mae'n ddechrau newydd.En: It's a new beginning.Cy: Roedd hi'n Gymro, ac roedd gan Dafydd llwyddiant heddiw, ond roedd ei wythnos yn ei wirionedd - mae llwyddiant ei ddillad yn gyfeth.En: She was Cymro, and Dafydd had success today, yet his week in its reality—success, his clothes in appearance.Cy: Roedd y rwsyn wedi'r 'rwe oddi addfedig i'r moesau.En: The adrenaline had unraveled the mature manners.Cy: Yn yr effaith, fel nodi hijwmade, dau, y moes dwys - roedd Dafydd wedi darganfod ei fod wedi gadael y pentyrru dan ei olion ers blwyddyn crynno... a'r farn dihefflus – roedd hi'n rhoi'r farn ar yr hactelau weddfont.En: As a result, like a watermark, the deep manners remained—Dafydd discovered he had left the piles behind him over an extended year...and the pristine opinion—shedding light on the tactless gestures they made.Cy: Sddanes, nidd y wêd oddi wleily a floddan gyda gweithiau difawn fel pŷrch y ffedri y sal, yn lienu’r ângheid yn garibormi.En: Dafydd found himself released from burdens and set upon with renewed effort like the prod of a rod, lining the triumphs in a resonating manner. Vocabulary Words:bustling: prysursimmer: crynhauembodied: sylweddolidwindling: dirywiedigfluorescent: chwegolau disglairexuding: cyflyrucommit: anmrwymoconvey: cyflwynoconfidence: hyderacquaintance: hen adnabodpliant: blygexploit: ddefnyddiomechanical: peirianwaithhesitated: arbedbleak: llwgrrehabilitation: adfersheep: defedcrecendoed: cromflourish: shreddirtactless: hactelaumature: addfediggestures: weithiau difawnburden: gleithylwtriumphs: ângheidresonating: garibormiadage: ddihareblingered: llechuthundered: taranoddfragments: manionunexpected: annisgwyl
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