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  • Rhys, Eira, and the Ice Skating Saga: A Winter's Tale

    Rhys, Eira, and the Ice Skating Saga: A Winter's Tale
    Feb 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Rhys, Eira, and the Ice Skating Saga: A Winter's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-02-03-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar ddiwrnod oer yn y gaeaf, roedd parc banliews Caerdydd wedi ei orchuddio â haen fain o eira.En: On a cold winter's day, a suburban park in Caerdydd was covered with a thin layer of snow.Cy: Roedd y bobl yn cerdded ymhlith y coed â'r dail wedi disgyn ac yn edrych ar yr iawyrdd lle'r oedd plant a'u rhieni blantio Traed.En: People were walking among the trees with fallen leaves, looking at the ice rink where children and their parents were planting their feet.Cy: Yn y canol oedd Rhys, eisiau creu argraff ar Eira.En: In the middle was Rhys, wanting to impress Eira.Cy: Roedd Rhys wedi clywed bod Eira yn mwynhau sglefrio iâ, ac roedd yn benderfynol o ennill ei sylw drwy honni ei fod yn sglefrio hefyd.En: Rhys had heard that Eira enjoyed ice skating, and he was determined to gain her attention by claiming that he could skate too.Cy: "Edrychwch arnaf i," fe waeddodd Rhys, gan roi ei sglefrau ar y rhew.En: "Look at me," shouted Rhys, putting his skates on the ice.Cy: Dechreuodd sglefrio, ond dyna lle, buan y sylweddolodd nad yw sglefrio mor hawdd ag y gwynt y bu’r peth yn ddoe.En: He began to skate, but then quickly realized that skating wasn't as easy as the wind had made it seem the day before.Cy: Aeth modfedd neu ddwy cyn syrthio ar ei ben ôl yn druenus.En: He went an inch or two before falling pathetically onto his backside.Cy: Eisteddodd Eira ar y fainc â'i ffrind, Llew, tiwtor sglefrio'r parc.En: Eira was sitting on the bench with her friend, Llew, the park's skating tutor.Cy: Roedd Llew wedi bod yn sŵr sylwi ar weithgaredd Rhys gyda gwên eang.En: Llew had been amusedly observing Rhys's activities with a wide grin.Cy: "Beth aeth o’i le, Rhys?" gofynnodd Eira yn ddifyr.En: "What went wrong, Rhys?" asked Eira playfully.Cy: "Dim ond profi'r rhew, gwnewch eich hun yn braf ar ôl hyn," atebodd Rhys yn amrwd, anus y bo bob yn daro ei bẁl.En: "Just testing the ice, you'll see me shine after this," replied Rhys bluntly, avoiding eye contact.Cy: Roedd yn amlwg iddo fod angen i'w wneud mwy i ddwli an Eira.En: It was clear to him that he needed to do more to win over Eira.Cy: Cynigiodd Llew help, "Beth am i mi eich dysgu chi?" gwnaeth Llew gynnig, wrth inni adael i Rhys sefyll eto.En: Llew offered help, "How about I teach you?" suggested Llew, helping Rhys stand up again.Cy: "Diolch, ond," atebodd Rhys yn gychwynnol; fodd bynnag, gyda sgrolian newydd, dim yn gliriaeth.En: "Thanks, but," Rhys replied initially; however, with new encouragement, clarity emerged.Cy: Gyda Llew wrth ei ochr, aeth Rhys yn araf tua'r rhew unwaith eto.En: With Llew by his side, Rhys slowly ventured onto the ice once again.Cy: Dysgodd Llew iddo'r sylfaen, sefyll, llithro a hyd yn oed droi syml.En: Llew taught him the basics, standing, gliding, and even a simple turn.Cy: Ond pan ddaw i droelli, byddai Rhys yn colli gafael ac yn mynd yn syth at Llew a chwymp i mewn i fonc rupor eira.En: But when it came to spinning, Rhys would lose grip and head straight for Llew and fall into a heap of snow.Cy: Fe chwarddodd Eira yn ddynnu.En: Eira laughed heartily.Cy: "Dwi'n gweld eich bod yn gwneud ymdrech fawr," meddai, wrth dynnu Rhys ohoni.En: "I see you're making a great effort," she said, pulling Rhys up.Cy: "Wnewch chi ymuno â mi am sglodion a siocled poeth?"En: "Will you join me for chips and hot chocolate?"Cy: Drueni Rhys ar bob un sydd yn mwynhau’r swrs.En: Rhys felt a pang of sympathy for everyone who enjoyed good company.Cy: "Bydd yn braf," atebodd ef, nid oedd bellach yn poeni am fethu â chwilio.En: "That would be nice," he answered, no longer worried about failing to impress.Cy: Sylweddodd Rhys ei bod yn fwy dymunol rhoi o’i gael gyda llawenydd na’i sgiliau o lithro.En: Rhys realized that it was more enjoyable to give in to happiness rather than his skating skills.Cy: Cofis am Eira drwy chwerthin wrth iddynt fynd tuag at y ciosg, y gwenol gwyntog yn eu hwynebau, gyda fflangell nhw erbyn y tu mewn twym.En: He remembered Eira through laughter as they headed toward the kiosk, the gusty wind in their faces, with warmth awaiting them inside.Cy: Roedd y parc yn dal, ond y clychau’ egwyl yn eu clywed, Rhys yn gwybodaethu ei fod wedi 'a beryg susbodd ers oriau rolyn.En: The park was still, but the bells chimed around them, and Rhys knew he had been searching for hours in vain.Cy: Roedd yn gwybod bellach, o leiaf, fod yna bethau mwy o bwysig nag effeithlonrwydd, roedd yn gwybod hynny oedd.En: At least now he understood that there are things more important than efficiency; he knew that.Cy: Nodwys codi a chwerthin am ei hun, wnes i Eira oniawr.En: He noted to get up and laugh at himself, a lesson he learned from Eira. Vocabulary Words:suburban: banliewsrink: iawyrddimpress: creu argraffsympathy: druenidetermined: ...
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  • Snowy Adventures and Heartfelt Decisions on Dydd Santes Dwynwen

    Snowy Adventures and Heartfelt Decisions on Dydd Santes Dwynwen
    Feb 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Snowy Adventures and Heartfelt Decisions on Dydd Santes Dwynwen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-02-02-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yr oedd eira'n disgyn yn drwm ar Barc Cenedlaethol Eryri.En: Snow was falling heavily on Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri.Cy: Nid oedd yr olygfa'n ddim llai na hudolus, gyda'r gwyrddlas pinwydd wedi'u orchuddio'n wyn llachar.En: The scene was nothing short of enchanting, with the pine trees, blue-green, covered in a bright white coat.Cy: Traed Dafydd, Carys, a Rhian ffruddodd dros yr eira mân wrth fynd ar eu hantur.En: The footsteps of Dafydd, Carys, and Rhian crunched over the fine snow as they embarked on their adventure.Cy: Yr oedd hi'n Ddydd Santes Dwynwen, dydd arbennig ar gyfer cariad yng Nghymru.En: It was Dydd Santes Dwynwen, a special day for love in Wales.Cy: Ond, nid cariad oedd yn eu meddwl bob un o'r munud wrth iddynt ddychmygu pen y mynydd yn twtio'n wyn yn erbyn y lleuad.En: Yet, love was not on their minds every minute as they imagined the mountain peak gleaming white against the moon.Cy: Dafydd oedd yn gyrru'r llwyth ymlaen, ei wyneb yn gadarn, ei olwg ar y brig.En: Dafydd was leading the charge forward, his face determined, his gaze fixed on the summit.Cy: "Mae'n gyfle unigryw i gyrraedd copa yr Wyddfa heddiw," meddai'n frwd wrth iddynt gamu drwy'r hesg sy'n dechrau gorchuddio'r llwybr.En: "It's a unique opportunity to reach the summit of Yr Wyddfa today," he said enthusiastically as they stepped through the reeds beginning to cover the path.Cy: Yr oedd yn ferwi i brofi ei allu, ac efallai heibio rhyw gyfle arall er mwyn creu argraff ar Carys.En: He was eager to prove his capabilities and perhaps seize another chance to impress Carys.Cy: Carys, fodd bynnag, sylwodd ar y cymylau'n crynhoi yn gyflym uwch eu cebl.En: Carys, however, noticed the clouds quickly gathering above them.Cy: Roedd yn dechrau teimlo pryder yn ei chalon.En: She was starting to feel a pang of worry in her heart.Cy: "Mae'n ymddangos fel pe bae'r tywydd yn troi'n wael," meddai'n bwyllog, gan edrych am olwg cymeradwy ar wyneb Dafydd.En: "It seems like the weather is turning bad," she said calmly, looking for some approving glance on Dafydd's face.Cy: Nid oedd hi'n barod i roi ei hun na'i ffrindiau mewn perygloni.En: She wasn't ready to put herself or her friends in danger.Cy: "Rydyn ni'n mynd yn dda," atebodd Rhian, yn ceisio edrych yr ochr synhwyrol.En: "We're doing fine," replied Rhian, trying to appear the voice of reason.Cy: Deallai hi bod y cyffro o fynydda yn bwysig, ond dychwelodd hefyd nad oedd bywyd i'w gymryd yn ysgafn.En: She understood the excitement of mountaineering was important, but also knew that life should not be taken lightly.Cy: Erbyn iddynt fynd ymhellach, dechreuodd yr eira dod i lawr yn drymach.En: As they went further, the snow began to fall more heavily.Cy: Drosto fel pe bae'n gwympo mewn llenni mawrion, gan gau hanner golwg ac edrych ar y llwybr yn annisgwyl o beryglus.En: It was as if it were descending in great curtains, halving their view and making the path unexpectedly perilous.Cy: Roedd y gwynt yn biffian o gwmpas, yn eu gwthio'n ôl.En: The wind howled around them, pushing them backward.Cy: Taflwyd eira yn uchel, gan ei weddnewid yn heglando ar ffurf rhuthro gwynt ar gyflymdra.En: Snow was thrown high, transforming it into a rushing wind at speed.Cy: Dafydd oedd y cyntaf i sylweddoli'r sefyllfa.En: Dafydd was the first to realize the situation.Cy: "Bydd rhaid i ni benderfynu," siaradodd gyda thyner walusbarth, ei wyneb yn anial ar y cefn bach uwch.En: "We need to decide," he spoke with gentle authority, his face barren on the small ridge above.Cy: "Eitha fewn ymosod ymlaen, neu wthio fewn yr heol a hystyrru'n ddibris iddo profiad."En: "Either we press on, or we turn onto the road and consider the experience a lost opportunity."Cy: Cefasodd Rhian i'n dau.En: Rhian agreed with the other two.Cy: "Mae'r safonau wedi trwge yn ddi-ddifrifol," ychwanegodd, ei llais yn synhwyrol.En: "The conditions have seriously deteriorated," she added, her voice considerate.Cy: Roedd hi'n deall fod yr antreth ymlaen bob amser ond nid hyd yn oed ar y costau dynol.En: She understood the urge to proceed was always there, but not at any human cost.Cy: Cawsodd Dafydd ddealltwriaeth gywilyddus.En: Dafydd felt a twinge of regret.Cy: Teimlodd dipyn yn annigonus fel iawn, ond wnaeth amselio dropsy anghymeradwyo o du ar fuddiglio.En: He felt a bit downcast for abandoning the adventure, but he also understood the importance of safety over personal challenge.Cy: Tra'n cario wrthi Eaton weileera'n gorffwysgan nodyn a gweilar gryf yn hytrach, arfer oedd cynnal i ddiogelwch popol, a... efallai, rhyw un nemorces i gael cynnig arall adeg arall.En: While carrying on seemed appealing, maintaining the safety of himself and his friends was paramount, allowing for another attempt on another day.Cy: "Cawn fynd yn ôl,"...
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  • Braving the Elements: A Chilly Campus Adventure

    Braving the Elements: A Chilly Campus Adventure
    Feb 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Braving the Elements: A Chilly Campus Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-02-02-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd hi'n ddiwrnod oer yn y gaeaf, pan oedd y gwynt yn chwythu creulon trwy'r campws.En: It was a cold winter day when the wind was cruelly blowing through the campus.Cy: Roedd y cynfasau eira yn rhoi golwg hudolus, ond brawychus, i'r lle.En: The blankets of snow gave the place a magical but eerie appearance.Cy: Roedd Carys a Dafydd, dau fyfyriwr prifysgol, yn sefyll o flaen drws eu hostel.En: Carys and Dafydd, two university students, were standing in front of their hostel door.Cy: Roeddent wedi gadael yr allwedd y tu mewn.En: They had left the key inside.Cy: "Beth rydym ni'n mynd i'w wneud nawr?En: "What are we going to do now?"Cy: " gofynnodd Dafydd, wrth drio gorchuddio ei wyneb rhag yr eira.En: asked Dafydd, trying to shield his face from the snow.Cy: "Dim problem," meddai Carys, gyda gwên hyderus ar ei hwyneb.En: "No problem," said Carys with a confident smile on her face.Cy: "Gallwn ni drio dringo trwy'r ffenestr.En: "We can try climbing through the window."Cy: ""Mae hynny'n swnio'n beryglus," atebodd Dafydd gyda phrudd-gymaint o amheuaeth ar ei lais.En: "That sounds dangerous," replied Dafydd with a hint of doubt in his voice.Cy: Roedd e'n gallu teimlo'r oerfel yn achosi i'w fysedd ddechrau'n dihoeni.En: He could feel the cold beginning to numb his fingers.Cy: "Mae'n well na sefyll yma yn rhewi," gwrthwynebodd Carys, yn edrych am ffordd i ddringo i fyny.En: "It's better than standing here freezing," countered Carys, looking for a way to climb up.Cy: Roedd y ffenestr ychydig yn agor, ac wrth edrych yn agosach, gwelodd Carys fod hi'n ddigon agos iddi edrych ar y ffenestr.En: The window was slightly open, and upon closer inspection, Carys saw that it was close enough for her to reach.Cy: "Rwy'n gweld bod ffordd i mewn.En: "I see a way in."Cy: ""Ond," dechreuodd Dafydd, cyn cael ei stopio gan Carys.En: "But," began Dafydd, before being stopped by Carys.Cy: "Mae'n iawn.En: "It's alright.Cy: Os bydd unrhyw beth yn mynd o'i le, rwy'n gwybod sut i ddisgyn yn saff," meddai Carys, er mwyn pawb fod yn sicr.En: If anything goes wrong, I know how to land safely," Carys reassured, making sure everyone felt secure.Cy: Aeth Carys ymlaen i ddringo'r ffrâm ffenestr, gan ofalu bod ei throed ar y ledged eiraog.En: Carys proceeded to climb the window frame, taking care to place her foot on the snowy ledge.Cy: Cefais ei gydbwyso'n ofalus, ac yn ddewr cymaint â phrosiect cefnfor, llithrodd trwy'r agoriad bach gyda rhwyddineb annisgwyl.En: She balanced herself carefully and, as boldly as an ocean project, slipped through the small opening with unexpected ease.Cy: "Ydw!En: "Yes!"Cy: " gweiddodd gan fewnrw Mulderneiz, roedd hi y tu mewn erbyn hyn.En: she shouted triumphantly from inside.Cy: Roedd Dafydd yn edrych trwy'r gwydr ar y ffenestr, ei lygaid yn llawn rhyfeddod a rhyddhad.En: Dafydd looked through the glass in the window, his eyes full of wonder and relief.Cy: Mewn munudau, agorodd Carys y drws yn garedig, gan ddal yr allwedd yn ei dwylo gronnus.En: Within minutes, Carys kindly opened the door, holding the key in her rounded hands.Cy: "Rhaid i ti ddim anwybyddu beltian safolaeth uniaeth," meddai Carys, yn rhoi ergyd i 'sôl yn ffeintus.En: "You must not ignore the benefit of individual effort," said Carys, giving a faint nudge to his shoulder.Cy: "Na, eraill, ond rwy'n gwerthfawrogi dysgu tr ici wyht sy' nad oes amheuaeth," yntymatebodd Dafydd.En: "No, others might, but I appreciate learning from every certainty," responded Dafydd.Cy: Aeth y ddau y tu mewn i'r gysgod, yn ddiolchgar am y cynhesrwydd a'r lloches.En: The two went inside to the shelter, grateful for the warmth and cover.Cy: Eisteddon nhw wrth y desg wlypedig, Dafydd dechreuodd ysgrifennu ei draethawd tra roedd Carys yn archebu cinio trwy ei ffôn.En: They sat by the damp desk, Dafydd began writing his essay while Carys ordered lunch through her phone.Cy: Roeddent yn chwerthin wrth feddwl am yr antur roeddent wedi'i phrofi.En: They laughed as they thought about the adventure they had experienced.Cy: Ac er eu bod wedi dechrau'r dydd mewn ffordd blêr, roeddent wedi dysgu croesawu'r dulliau mwyaf annisgwyl o ddatrys problemau.En: And although they had started the day in a messy way, they had learned to embrace the most unexpected methods of solving problems.Cy: Roedd Dafydd wedi dysgu mwy am bwysigrwydd bod yn agored i syniadau creadigol, ac roedd Carys yr un mor hyderus yn ei gallu i ddarganfod atebion.En: Dafydd had learned more about the importance of being open to creative ideas, and Carys was equally confident in her ability to find solutions.Cy: Roedd y gaeaf yn dal i ddangos ei grym, ond roedd y ddau yn glodfori eu buddugoliaeth fach dros yr eiliau eiraog.En: Winter still showed its power, but the two celebrated their small victory over ...
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