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  • Eleri's Path to Community Connection Blossoms

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