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  • Crafting Success: Rhys & Eira's Market Marvel

    Crafting Success: Rhys & Eira's Market Marvel
    Dec 30 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Crafting Success: Rhys & Eira's Market Marvel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-30-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar noson oer o aeaf, roedd Marchnad Utopaidd yn gorlifo â lliwiau a synau.En: On a cold winter evening, Marchnad Utopaidd was overflowing with colors and sounds.Cy: Roedd eira'n disgyn yn araf, gan greu blanced ar gerrig cerrig y llwybrau.En: Snow was falling slowly, creating a blanket on the cobblestone paths.Cy: Yn y dorf, roedd Rhys, crefftwr anturus, yn edrych dros ei stondin o deganau pren trylwyr.En: In the crowd, Rhys, an adventurous craftsman, was looking over his stall of meticulously crafted wooden toys.Cy: Roedd ychydig yn nerfus; roedd angen iddo werthu'r holl stoc i ariannu gweithdy newydd a sicrhau ei fusnes yn y dyfodol.En: He was a bit nervous; he needed to sell all the stock to fund a new workshop and secure his business's future.Cy: Gerllaw, roedd Eira, casglwr profiadol o ffyngau prin, yn edrych ar y dorf gyda gwen ar ei hwyneb.En: Nearby, Eira, an experienced collector of rare mushrooms, observed the crowd with a smile on her face.Cy: Roedd hi'n gyfrinachol yn gobeithio gadael ei marc ar ddiwylliant y gymuned Utopaidd.En: She secretly hoped to leave her mark on the culture of the Utopaidd community.Cy: Roedd hi'n sylwi ar Ryys, ac roedd meddwl ganddi sut y gallent gydweithio i greu rhywbeth arbennig.En: She noticed Rhys, and she thought about how they could collaborate to create something special.Cy: Roedd Gethin, trefnydd llawen y farchnad, yn crwydro rhwng y stondinau gyda gwên.En: Gethin, the cheerful market organizer, wandered between the stalls with a grin.Cy: Er gwaethaf ei optimistiaeth, roedd yn dychmygu am ei etifeddiaeth a sut y byddai pobl yn ei gofio.En: Despite his optimism, he pondered his legacy and how people would remember him.Cy: Roedd y tywydd yn troi'n beryglus o oerni, ac roedd y llif o bobl yn lleihau.En: The weather was turning dangerously cold, and the flow of people was dwindling.Cy: Roedd hyn yn drafferth i fusnes Rhys.En: This was troubling for Rhys's business.Cy: “O, Rhys,” meddai Eira gyda chrynodiad.En: "Oh, Rhys," said Eira with concentration.Cy: “Beth pe bai ni'n gweithio gyda'n gilydd? Gallwn ddefnyddio fy mhacio eco-gyfeillgar gyda'ch teganau i greu anrhegion unigryw.”En: "What if we worked together? We could use my eco-friendly packaging with your toys to create unique gifts."Cy: Cytunodd Rhys gyda'r syniad.En: Rhys agreed with the idea.Cy: Fe wnaethant baratoi arddangosiad byw, gan addurno teganau Rhys gyda phacio naturiol Eira.En: They prepared a live demonstration, decorating Rhys's toys with Eira's natural packaging.Cy: Roedd y dorf, a oedd wedi colli diddordeb, yn cael ei denu'n ôl gan eu creadigrwydd.En: The crowd, which had lost interest, was drawn back by their creativity.Cy: Dechreuodd y bobl gasglu, yn gwylio wrth i Rhys esbonio'r broses o wneud y teganau, tra bod Eira yn rhannu straeon am y ffyngau rhyfeddol a ddefnyddiodd ar gyfer y pacio.En: People began to gather, watching as Rhys explained the process of making the toys, while Eira shared stories about the remarkable mushrooms she used for the packaging.Cy: Roedd y cyffro'n heintus.En: The excitement was contagious.Cy: Yn sydyn, roedd gwerthiant Rhys yn ffrwydro.En: Suddenly, Rhys's sales skyrocketed.Cy: Er bod y tywydd yn erydu’r dorf, roedd ei arddangosfa gyda Eira wedi darbwyllo pawb i aros a phrynu.En: Despite the weather eroding the crowd, his display with Eira had convinced everyone to stay and buy.Cy: Gyda'r arian a enillodd ac yn fwy na hynny, hyder newydd, roedd Rhys yn edrych ymlaen at ei ddyfodol.En: With the money he earned and, more importantly, newfound confidence, Rhys looked forward to his future.Cy: Ar ddiwedd y noson, croesodd Rhys, Eira a Gethin hwyliau, eu gwynebau yn gwrido yn yr oerni a llawenydd eu llwyddiant.En: At the end of the evening, Rhys, Eira, and Gethin exchanged cheerful goodbyes, their faces flushed in the cold and the joy of their success.Cy: Dysgodd Rhys gwerth cydweithredu a daeth yn rhan annatod o gymuned uchelgeisiol y farchnad, yn edrych ymlaen at y flwyddyn newydd gyda ffydd ac egni newydd.En: Rhys learned the value of collaboration and became an integral part of the market's ambitious community, looking toward the new year with faith and renewed energy. Vocabulary Words:overflowing: gorlifometiculously: trylwyrcraftsman: crefftwrstock: stocfund: ariannusecure: sicrhauexperienced: profiadolcollector: casglwrrare: princollaborate: cydweithiodemonstration: arddangosiadcrowd: torfcontagious: heintusskyrocketed: ffrwydrodwelling: lleihauweather: tywyddconfidence: hyderlegacy: etifeddiaethoptimism: optimistiaethgrin: gwêndangerously: berygluserosion: eryduintegral: annatodambitious: uchelgeisioldisguised: cyfrinacholremarkable: rhyfeddoldisplay: arddangosfafascinating: syfrdanolpackaging: pacioannouncement: cyhoeddiad
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  • Heartfelt Connections and Silent Confessions in Caerdydd Café

    Heartfelt Connections and Silent Confessions in Caerdydd Café
    Dec 29 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Heartfelt Connections and Silent Confessions in Caerdydd Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-29-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae stori'n dechrau y tu mewn i siop goffi gyfforddus yng Nghaerdydd.En: The story begins inside a cozy coffee shop in Caerdydd.Cy: Roedd y bwrdd wedi ei orchuddio â phapurau A3, penselion lliw, a gliniaduron.En: The table was covered with A3 papers, colored pencils, and laptops.Cy: Aneirin, Eira, a Gruffydd oedd yno, wedi cuddio rhag y tywydd gaeafol y tu allan.En: Aneirin, Eira, and Gruffydd were there, hiding from the wintry weather outside.Cy: Yr awyrgylch oedd llawn brwdfrydedd cyflym a'r arogli'n amlwg oedd o goffi ffres.En: The atmosphere was full of quick enthusiasm and the unmistakable aroma of fresh coffee.Cy: Roedd Aneirin yn edrych ar ei lawysgrifau, ei frwdfrydedd cudd dan bechod o pendantrwydd.En: Aneirin was looking at his manuscripts, his hidden enthusiasm overshadowed by a sense of perfectionism.Cy: Dymunai i'r cyflwyniad ddod yn berffaith, a dim ond hynny.En: He wished for the presentation to be perfect, and nothing less.Cy: Serch hynny, roedd ganddo gyffro arall, oedd methu dweud wrth Eira ei fod wedi ei charu ers amser hir.En: However, he also had another excitement, unable to tell Eira he had loved her for a long time.Cy: "Rydych chi'n gwybod, mae'r dylunio'n edrych yn wych," meddai Eira wrth Aneirin, tra'n ychwanegu liw i'w dangos ar y sgrin.En: "You know, the design looks great," Eira said to Aneirin while adding color to their display on the screen.Cy: Roedd Roedd ganddi ddaw 'ndi'r cwmni, ac us honon o adael.En: She had joined the company recently and felt the pressure to do well.Cy: "Mae'n ymarfer tyn, ond dwi eisiau i ni lwyddo.En: "It’s a tough practice, but I want us to succeed."Cy: "Yn y gornel, roedd Gruffydd yn newid rhyw derfynell ar ei gliniadur.En: In the corner, Gruffydd was adjusting some terminal on his laptop.Cy: Roedd ei chadw'n eithriadol o lendai, fel technegydd galluog newydd ei dyrchafu sydd yn llawn ansicrwydd am ei ddyletswyddau newydd.En: He kept it exceptionally organized, like a newly promoted technician full of uncertainty about his new duties.Cy: "Mae'n edrych yn dda i mi," atebodd Gruffydd, ceisio ymddangos yn ddihyder ynglŷn â'r dechnoleg.En: "It looks good to me," replied Gruffydd, trying to appear confident about the technology.Cy: Ond roedd hefyd yn gwrando ar yr holl sgwrs, yn gwybod bod angen mwy ohono o gefnogaeth y tîm.En: But he was also listening to the entire conversation, knowing he needed more support from the team.Cy: Pan oedd pob un yn gweithio yn dawedog, torrodd y goleuadau'n sydyn - trydan wedi mynd.En: As they all worked silently, the lights suddenly went out - the electricity had gone.Cy: Dechreuodd panig yn cochni ar wynebau'r tîm.En: Panic started to flush the team's faces.Cy: Fodd bynnag, nid oedd amser i oedi.En: However, there was no time to pause.Cy: Roeddent yn gweithio â'n gilydd, annog ac yn meithrin cyswllt â'i gilydd.En: They worked together, encouraging and fostering communication with each other.Cy: "Rhaid i ni weithio'n gyflym," meddai Aneirin, arwain y tîm i gofio gynialedd a chyfnewid problemau.En: "We need to work quickly," said Aneirin, leading the team to recall resilience and problem-solving.Cy: Eira gwelodd ochr newydd o'i harweinyddiaeth, a chafodd Gruffydd amser i ddarganfod bod rhannu tasgau yn lleihau'r pwysau.En: Eira saw a new side of his leadership, and Gruffydd found time to discover that sharing tasks reduced pressure.Cy: Felly yna, yn y foment o ddinesig gaeafol gwachul, daeth popeth ynghyd.En: So then, in the moment of bleak winter city life, everything came together.Cy: Efallai roedd y trydan i ffwrdd, ond roedd yr hysbryd tîm yn tynnu.En: The electricity might have been out, but the team spirit was energizing.Cy: Ar ddiwedd y noson hir, roedd Aneirin yn sefyll wrth ochr Eira, ei galon yn gweiddi am gyfle.En: At the end of the long night, Aneirin stood by Eira, his heart yelling for a chance.Cy: Fe gododd yr ofnau a dywedodd yn bwyllog, "Eira, mae gen i rhywbeth i'w ddweud.En: He overcame his fears and said calmly, "Eira, I have something to say."Cy: "Wrth i Eira edrych i mewn i'w lygaid, planodd ei hun yn chwilio am geiriau.En: As Eira looked into his eyes, she planted herself, searching for words.Cy: "Dwi'n mwynhau gweithio gyda ti, ac mae'n golygu'r byd," parodd Aneirin, yn ddatgan gyda gonestrwydd.En: "I enjoy working with you, and it means the world," continued Aneirin, declaring with honesty.Cy: Ymlaen y daeth hi’n ymateb cynnes, segreg yn llawn o rwyliaid a thawelwch llithdrainol.En: Her response came forward warmly, a mixture full of whispers and serene silence.Cy: Roedd ei dyfodol nawr yn gliriach, ac roedd Gruffydd wrth eu hymyl, wedi ystyried colli unrhyw bwysau diangen.En: Their future was now clearer, and Gruffydd by their side, considering shedding any ...
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    17 mins
  • New Year's Eve at Yr Wyddfa: A Mountain Adventure to Remember

    New Year's Eve at Yr Wyddfa: A Mountain Adventure to Remember
    Dec 29 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: New Year's Eve at Yr Wyddfa: A Mountain Adventure to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-29-08-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar ddiwrnod prynhawn tawel yn Eryri, roedd Gareth yn llawn cyffro.En: On a calm afternoon in Eryri, Gareth was full of excitement.Cy: Roedd golygfeydd rhewllyd y parc cenedlaethol yn disgleirio o dan haul gaeafol.En: The icy views of the national park shimmered under the winter sun.Cy: Roedd rhyddid yr ucheldiroedd yn ei ysbrydoli i ddarganfod antur newydd.En: The freedom of the highlands inspired him to discover a new adventure.Cy: Roedd Carys a Rhian gyda Gareth, yn eistedd wrth droed yr hen goeden dderwen, tra roeddent yn cynllunio eu noson o ddathlu Blwyddyn Newydd.En: Carys and Rhian were with Gareth, sitting at the foot of the old oak tree, while they planned their New Year's Eve celebration.Cy: "Byddem yn dathlu ar gopa'r Wyddfa!" gwaeddodd Gareth, ei lygaid yn disgleirio gyda brwdfrydedd.En: "We should celebrate on the summit of Yr Wyddfa!" shouted Gareth, his eyes shining with enthusiasm.Cy: "Bydd hi'n anhygoel!"En: "It will be amazing!"Cy: Roedd Carys yn cnoi ei gwefusau.En: Carys bit her lips.Cy: "Ydy hynny'n ddiogel?" gofynnodd hi, ei llais yn bryderus.En: "Is that safe?" she asked, her voice anxious.Cy: "Mae'r tywydd yn gallu bod yn beryglus iawn ar gopa'r mynydd."En: "The weather can be very dangerous on the mountain's summit."Cy: Gwenodd Rhian, ei hysbryd anturus yn goleuo.En: Rhian smiled, her adventurous spirit lighting up.Cy: "Rydw i'n caru syniad Gareth," meddai hi'n bendant.En: "I love Gareth's idea," she said firmly.Cy: Ond roedd ei llygaid yn edrych ar Gareth a Carys, wedi'u rhannu rhwng y bywiogrwydd a'r pryder.En: But her eyes looked at Gareth and Carys, torn between excitement and concern.Cy: Y noson cyn diwedd y flwyddyn, roedd y grŵp yn dechrau ar eu taith i fyny'r Wyddfa.En: The night before the end of the year, the group began their journey up Yr Wyddfa.Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded, dechreuodd y gwynt chwythu'n gryfach a'r eira'n disgyn yn drwm ar draws yr ucheldiroedd.En: As they walked, the wind started to blow stronger and the snow fell heavily across the highlands.Cy: Roedd y gopa'n ymddangos yn bell iawn, ac roedd Carys yn teimlo'i bryder yn cynyddu.En: The summit seemed very far away, and Carys felt her anxiety increasing.Cy: "Mae'n ormod o risg," mynodd Carys, ei llais yn cael ei golli yn y gwyntoedd oer.En: "It's too much of a risk," insisted Carys, her voice lost in the cold winds.Cy: Yna, daeth sŵn rhybuddio'r storm eira yn sydyn iawn.En: Then, the warning sound of the snowstorm came suddenly.Cy: "O na!" awgrymodd Gareth, ei wyneb yn llenwi â phryder.En: "Oh no!" suggested Gareth, his face filling with worry.Cy: "Os nad ydym yn troi yn ôl nawr, gallwn ni ddal mewn trafferth."En: "If we don't turn back now, we could get into trouble."Cy: Cerddasant yn gyflym tuag at ddyled natur sy'n sefyll concrit, a oedd wedi ymddangos fel cysgod o'u blaenau.En: They walked quickly toward a standing concrete natural shelter, which had appeared as a shadow ahead of them.Cy: Roedd y tynged yn eu cario i bwthyn mynydd yng nghanol y rhew, a chlochodd y paratoadau mynyddig tu allan yn dawelwch.En: Destiny carried them to a mountain cottage in the midst of the frost, and the mountainous preparations clinked outside in silence.Cy: Gyda'r gwynt yn udo o gwmpas tu allan, lluniodd y grŵp gytundeb tawel wrth iddynt ymgynnull yn y lloches gynnes.En: With the wind howling around outside, the group formed a quiet agreement as they gathered in the warm shelter.Cy: Edrychai Rhian ar Gareth a chodi uwchlaw llygad i Carys.En: Rhian watched Gareth and raised an eyebrow at Carys.Cy: "Rydych chi'n iawn. Rydych chi bob amser yn iawn am ddiogelwch."En: "You're right. You're always right about safety."Cy: Gwenodd Gareth yn ofalus.En: Gareth smiled cautiously.Cy: "Dysgais heddiw gwerth cyfaddawd," cyfaddefodd.En: "I learned today the value of compromise," he admitted.Cy: Roedd eu cyfeillgarwch yn ei gryfhau o dan y seren erbyn hynny, gan lwch y rhew a goleuni'r sêr.En: Their friendship strengthened under the starry sky by then, amidst the frost dust and starlight.Cy: Ganol nos, gyda sŵn y gwyntoedd yn bledio o gwmpas fel seremonïol duet, cododd y tri eu cwpanau mewn iechyd;En: At midnight, with the sound of the winds howling around like a ceremonial duet, the three raised their cups in a toast;Cy: cawsant rannu storïau a chwerthin gyda'i gilydd, gan droi noson a allai fod yn drychinebus yn un na fyddent byth yn ei anghofio.En: they shared stories and laughter together, turning a potentially disastrous night into one they would never forget.Cy: Yfory, byddai'r haul yn deffro dros fynyddoedd yr Wyddfa, yn goleuo dydd newydd.En: Tomorrow, the sun would rise over the mountains of Yr Wyddfa, lighting up a new day.Cy: Byddai Gareth wedi dysgu synnwyr cynghrair a pharch.En: Gareth had ...
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