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  • Eira's Triumph: Winning Against the Odds on St. Dwynwen's Day

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

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

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