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  • Destinies Intertwined: A Christmas Market Encounter in Caerdydd

    Destinies Intertwined: A Christmas Market Encounter in Caerdydd
    Dec 19 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Destinies Intertwined: A Christmas Market Encounter in Caerdydd Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-19-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd hi'n aeaf yng Nghaerdydd, a'r farchnad Nadolig yn llawn o bethau syfrdanol.En: It was winter in Caerdydd, and the Christmas market was full of dazzling things.Cy: Roedd y goleuadau'n disgleirio yn y nos, a'r arogl gwin mŵl wedi llenwi'r awyr.En: The lights were sparkling at night, and the scent of mulled wine filled the air.Cy: Wrth i bobl symud rhwng y stondinau, roedd yna deimlad o lawenydd yn lledu dros y rhewllyd tir.En: As people moved between the stalls, there was a feeling of joy spreading over the frosty ground.Cy: Ymhlith y torfeydd sawl dydd, roedd Gareth, penseiri tawel, yn crwydro rhwng y stondinau yn edrych am anrheg arbennig ar gyfer ei fam.En: Among the crowds on several days was Gareth, a quiet architect, wandering between the stalls looking for a special gift for his mother.Cy: Roedd yn gobeithio hefyd weld rhywun arbennig yn y dirgelwch Nadoligaidd.En: He also hoped to see someone special in the Christmas mystery.Cy: Roedd ei galon yn ysgafn wrth ddal llawlyfr o addurniadau unigryw a gwneud sylwadau drwy'r gorwel.En: His heart was light as he held a booklet of unique decorations and made notes across the horizon.Cy: Ar ochr arall y farchnad, roedd Rhian, athrawes ysgol gynradd, yn mwynhau'r tymor a'i seiniau.En: On the other side of the market, Rhian, a primary school teacher, was enjoying the season and its sounds.Cy: Roedd ei chalon yn llawn llawenydd wrth i blant ymdrochi yn y neiges.En: Her heart was full of joy as children played in the snow.Cy: Roedd hi'n awyddus i rannu ei brwdfrydedd gyda rhywun, rhywun a allai rannu ei chariad at Nadolig.En: She was eager to share her enthusiasm with someone, someone who could share her love for Christmas.Cy: Pan darodd Gareth ar stondin gyda addurniadau llaw-weithredig, aerglosodd Rhian hefyd gerllaw.En: When Gareth stumbled upon a stall with handcrafted decorations, Rhian also approached nearby.Cy: Byddiodd ei llygad ar yr un dolingen, addurn lliwgar wedi creu â llaw, sy'n fel atseinadur ei plentyndod.En: Her eye caught the same bauble, a colorful, handmade decoration that echoed her childhood.Cy: Wrth iddynt gyrraedd am yr un peth, cyfarfu eu llygaid, ac roedd ei hesgus perffaith i ddechrau sgwrs.En: As they reached for the same item, their eyes met, and it was the perfect excuse to start a conversation.Cy: "Mae'r addurniadau yma'n wirioneddol arbennig," meddai Gareth yn swil.En: "These decorations are truly special," said Gareth shyly.Cy: Roedd Rhian yn gwenu, "Oes, maen nhw'n hyfryd.En: Rhian smiled, "Yes, they are lovely.Cy: Bob tro dwi'n gweld un fel hyn, mae'n dod â chof teuluol i mi.En: Every time I see one like this, it brings back family memories for me."Cy: "Roedd y sgwrs yn dechrau llifo.En: The conversation began to flow.Cy: Rhoddodd Rhian awgrymiadau i Gareth ar stondinau y dylai ymweld â nhw, tra roedd Gareth yn cynnig i ddal y prynu drosti pan fyddai ei dwylo'n brysur.En: Rhian gave Gareth suggestions on stalls he should visit, while Gareth offered to hold her purchases when her hands were busy.Cy: Yna daethon nhw ar draws traddodiad Nadoligaidd eu plentyndod: trisglenni cân a adleisiwyd yn yr awyr, yn arwain at hafal o chwerthin a chyswllt dwfn.En: Then they came across a Christmas tradition of their childhood: carol singers whose songs echoed through the air, leading to bursts of laughter and a deep connection.Cy: Cymerodd Rhian gamau ymlaen, "Beth am ymuno â mi am swper Nadoligaidd?En: Rhian took a step forward, "How about joining me for a Christmas dinner?Cy: Mae yna dafarn leol sy'n cynnig cinio rhyfeddol.En: There's a local pub that offers a wonderful meal."Cy: "Atebodd Gareth, "Hoffwn hynny'n fawr.En: Gareth replied, "I would love that.Cy: Mae'n swnio'n berffaith.En: It sounds perfect."Cy: "Ymddangosodd goleuni newydd yn niwedd y farchnad, gan gerdded y ddau ochr yn ochr, yn rhannu cyfnewidfeydd yn llawn hapusrwydd a disgwyl.En: A new light appeared at the end of the market, as they walked side by side, sharing exchanges filled with happiness and anticipation.Cy: Y tu allan i'r tymherau rhewllyd, diffoddodd Gareth ei swildod, yn teimlo'n agored i ryngweithio newydd.En: Outside in the icy temperatures, Gareth shed his shyness, feeling open to new interactions.Cy: Roedd y ddau yn gweld dechrau newydd, calonnau llawn serch y tymor a'r cyfeillgarwch newydd.En: They both saw a new beginning, hearts full of the season's affection and newfound friendship.Cy: Tra ar eu ffordd, roedd yr awyr yn disgleirio, y sleigen Nadolig wedi cysylltu eu llwybrau mewn ffordd na fyddai dimentia'n gallu ei broffwydo.En: As they made their way, the sky sparkled, the Christmas spirit connecting their paths in a way that destiny could not predict. Vocabulary Words:dazzling: syfrdanolscent: aroglfrosty: ...
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  • Emrys' Heartfelt Christmas: A Gift Beyond Price

    Emrys' Heartfelt Christmas: A Gift Beyond Price
    Dec 18 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Emrys' Heartfelt Christmas: A Gift Beyond Price Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-18-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yn nhynerwch cartref yr amddifad yn Nghaerdydd, roedd Emrys yn eistedd ar ei wely, ei feddwl yn llawn syniadau.En: In the tender confines of the orphan home in Caerdydd, Emrys sat on his bed, his mind brimming with ideas.Cy: Rŵan, roedd hi'n amser Nadolig, a heddiw oedd y diwrnod mawr - siopa Nadolig yn y farchnad leol.En: Now, it was Christmastime, and today was the big day - Christmas shopping at the local market.Cy: Roedd ffenestri'r gyfareddu yn goleuo gyda goleuadau tinsel a'r awyr o amgylch yn crynhoi â'r oerfel gaeafol.En: The windows of enchantment were aglow with tinsel lights, and the air around was thick with the chill of winter.Cy: Emrys oedd llanc melys, yn unig ddeuddeg oed, ac eisoes yn ceisio dylif blys i wneud eraill yn hapus.En: Emrys was a sweet boy, only twelve years old, already trying to fulfill the urge to make others happy.Cy: Er ei benbleth, roedd un syniad yn troi o gwmpas yn ei feddwl: roedd eisiau dod o hyd i'r anrheg Nadolig perffaith i Gwen, ei ffrind agosaf yn yr amddifad-dy.En: Despite his confusion, one idea kept circling in his mind: he wanted to find the perfect Christmas gift for Gwen, his closest friend in the orphanage.Cy: "Bydd rhaid i fi wneud rhywbeth arbennig," meddai ef wrtho’i hun tra'n cerdded lawr i lawr y grisiau tuag at gegin gynnes wyneb twymni le log.En: "I'll need to do something special," he said to himself as he walked down the stairs towards the warm kitchen facing the heat of the log fire.Cy: Roedd Gwen bob amser yn gefnogol iddo ac yn llugoer gyda'i wên gynnes. Roedd angen cyfarch am ad-dalu hynny.En: Gwen was always supportive of him and warm with her bright smile. It was necessary to acknowledge that with a return gesture.Cy: Y tu allan, dechreuodd y farchnad dreigl drwy stêl geir a phobl yn prysuro i brynu teclynnau Nadolig cartrefol.En: Outside, the market was bustling with the hum of cars and people hurrying to buy homely Christmas trinkets.Cy: Roedd smyg dilys a chlecog o sinsir yn llenwi'r awyr, ac roedd pobman yn llachar gyda hwyl nadolig.En: A genuine and crisp smell of ginger filled the air, and everywhere was bright with holiday cheer.Cy: Ond Emrys, oedd â dim ond ychydig bunnau, a wyneb her.En: But Emrys, who had only a few pennies, faced a challenge.Cy: Wrth archwilio'r stondinau, gwelodd eitemau hyfryd - canhwyllau mawr, scarfau gwlân oedd yn oliog â lliwiau disglair, a theganau bychain.En: While exploring the stalls, he saw lovely items - large candles, woolen scarves that shimmered with bright colors, and small toys.Cy: Eto i gyd, pob un tu hwnt i'w gyllideb.En: Yet, each was beyond his budget.Cy: Er i Emrys ran ei bryder gyda Rhys, un o'i gyd-letywr amlwg, cynghorydd doeth Rhys oedd: "Ga’i bygwth! Bydd angen dy ddychymyg gweithio'n gyflymach na dy boced! Dim ond rhaid dy wneud hynny'n uchelgeisiol."En: Even though Emrys shared his worry with Rhys, one of his notable fellow residents, Rhys's wise advice was: "Improvise! You'll need your imagination to work faster than your pocket! Just do it ambitiously."Cy: Ar ffordd arall o'r farchnad, fe ddaeth Emrys ar draws stondin fach yn arddangos eitemau pren.En: Down another path in the market, Emrys stumbled upon a small stall displaying wooden items.Cy: Wrth syllu arnynt, lluniodd syniad - roedd yno addurniadau pren noeth, perffaith i bersonoli.En: As he gazed at them, an idea formed - there were plain wooden ornaments, perfect for personalizing.Cy: Y cynnig oedd clawr nee lwc.En: The offer was modest, a small fortune.Cy: Dim chwalu byd, ond nid oedd angen i Emrys dim ond un.En: Not a world-breaker, but Emrys needed just one.Cy: Wedi ei phrynu, cymerodd popeth i'r cartref.En: Having bought it, he took everything home.Cy: Hyd nes i'r noson fynd cyn i Eden diodom, gweithio ar ei gynllun, yn defnyddio paent a nodwydd, llofwriol a bodwd.En: Until the evening overtook the house, he worked on his plan, using paint, a needle, determination, and patience.Cy: Roedd y fflam o'r fadog, a'r gelynnen oedd Rhys wedi'i chynnig iddo, yn cydio ac yn gwneud i Emrys gysgu'n hwylus.En: The flame from the candle, which Rhys had loaned him, flickered, helping Emrys fall into a pleasant sleep.Cy: Yn llifogur â phob cyffro, darluniodd Emrys petalau blodau ar yr addurn pren, gan ddefnyddio lliwiau mae Gwen wedi ei hoffi bob amser.En: Overflowing with excitement, Emrys painted flower petals on the wooden ornament, using colors that Gwen had always liked.Cy: Deffrôd o dan yr hud wawn y bore Nadolig i gloi â disgleirdeb o em hefyd.En: Under the enchantment of that festive morning, he awoke with the glow of triumph too.Cy: A nôs dyfodiant, nofit Emrys Gwrthgefndir chydbwysiad anhygoel yng nghram neithior â chartref ei ffrind ion.En: And upon her arrival, Emrys presented the gift to Gwen in a simple...
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  • A Holiday Hope: The Tale of Geraint and Carys' New Beginning

    A Holiday Hope: The Tale of Geraint and Carys' New Beginning
    Dec 18 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Holiday Hope: The Tale of Geraint and Carys' New Beginning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-18-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yn y tylluan fach, yr heulwen yn goleuo'r eira o'r tu allan, roedd llawer o fwrlwm yn y cartref plant.En: In the little owl, with the sunlight illuminating the snow from outside, there was a lot of bustle in the children's home.Cy: Roedd y coed Nadolig wedi'i addurno'n brydferth gyda throellau o lampenni ac aroglion o goedwig ffres yn llenwi'r awyr.En: The Christmas trees were beautifully adorned with spirals of lights, and the scent of fresh woodland filled the air.Cy: Roedd Geraint a Carys, dau frawd a chwaer, yn chwarae ger y tanllwyth, tra'n disgwyl am y gaeaf mwyaf pwysig yn eu bywyd.En: Geraint and Carys, brother and sister, played by the fireside, while waiting for the most important winter of their lives.Cy: Geraint oedd yr iau, gyda llawn syniadau ac yn mawr obeithio cael teulu newydd i rannu'r Nadolig gyda nhw.En: Geraint was the younger, full of ideas and hoping greatly to have a new family to share Christmas with.Cy: Roedd ganddo degan bach, wedi'i wisgo, sydd bob amser yn ei atgoffa o'r gorffennol, ond hefyd yn rhoi cysur iddo.En: He had a small toy, dressed up, that always reminded him of the past, but also brought him comfort.Cy: Roedd yn ysgrifennu llythyr i Siôn Corn bob nos, yn breuddwydio am wyliau llawer gwell.En: He wrote a letter to Siôn Corn every night, dreaming of a much better holiday.Cy: Roedd Carys, ar y llaw arall, yn fwy pryderus.En: Carys, on the other hand, was more anxious.Cy: Fel y chwaer hyn, roedd hi'n gwneud yn siŵr bod unrhyw deulu a oedd yn dod i edrych yn gweld rhannau gorau o Geraint.En: As the older sister, she made sure any family coming to look saw the best parts of Geraint.Cy: Roedd hi'n ofalgar, ond yn ofalus.En: She was caring but cautious.Cy: Roedd hi wedi penderfynu rhoi cyfle i bobl newydd, er mwyn sicrhau dyfodol ar gyfer ei brawd.En: She had decided to give new people a chance, to ensure a future for her brother.Cy: Mewn wythnosau cyn y Nadolig, daeth nifer o deuluoedd i ymweld.En: In the weeks leading up to Christmas, several families came to visit.Cy: Tro ar ôl tro, roedd Carys yn bryderus.En: Over and over, Carys was anxious.Cy: "Oes rhywun yn mynd i dderbyn ein dau?En: "Is someone going to accept us both?"Cy: " gofynnai mewn distawrwydd poenus.En: she asked in painful silence.Cy: Ar y diwrnod cyn Nadolig, pan oeddem i gyd yn hen brysur â chyffro, daeth teulu newydd i'r cartref.En: On the day before Christmas, when we were all busy with excitement, a new family came to the home.Cy: Mae'n deimlad diddorol a chymysg, ond Geraint ac Carys teimlwyd rhywbeth gwahanol.En: It's an interesting and mixed feeling, but Geraint and Carys felt something different.Cy: Roedd y teulu hwn â diddordeb arbennig mewn plant fel hwythau.En: This family had a special interest in children like them.Cy: Geraint dalodd y llythyr i Siôn Corn, gyda hawlio gobaith.En: Geraint held on to the letter to Siôn Corn, claiming hope.Cy: Roedd Carys wedi agor ei hun ar agor a gwirioneddau annerbyniol i gyflwyno'r gwirio amddiffynol.En: Carys had opened herself up and accepted unpalatable truths to present the protective truth.Cy: Roedd y drafodaeth yn hir, ond doedd dim lle i amheuaeth.En: The discussion was long, but there was no place for doubt.Cy: Taniodd y golau yn ochrau Carys, nid oedd angen edrych drwy'r dirgelwch o fod ar wahân.En: The light sparked in Carys' eyes, and there was no need to look through the mystery of being apart.Cy: Yn hwyr gyda'r nos, cyhoeddodd cyfarwyddwr y cartref newyddion.En: Late that night, the director of the home announced the news.Cy: Roedd y teulu wedi dewis mabwysiadu Geraint a Carys.En: The family had chosen to adopt Geraint and Carys.Cy: Byddent yn gadael gyda theulu yn llawn cariad nosforol a hafan ddiogel.En: They would be leaving with a family full of warm love and a safe haven.Cy: Cododd gobaith newydd yng ngolwg Geraint a Carys.En: A new hope rose in the eyes of Geraint and Carys.Cy: Wrth iddynt lapio mewn cynnes ac antur newydd, fe wnaeth y ferch ifanc wynebu i goll angen cymorth.En: As they wrapped themselves in warmth and a new adventure, the young girl faced the lost need for help.Cy: Dechreuodd Geraint agor ei galon i'r syniad o gartref gwirioneddol.En: Geraint began to open his heart to the idea of a real home.Cy: Roedd Carys, gyda chalon ddiogel, yn codi llwythi eraill o'r breichiau o siwi ar eu taith newydd.En: Carys, with a safe heart, lifted others from the arms of doubt on their new journey.Cy: Ac felly, pan ledaenodd y nadolig serchus dros bob man arall, aeth Geraint a Carys i'w cartref newydd yn llawn gobaith a hunaniaeth newydd, gan wybod yn sâl am y syniadau newydd a fyddent yn cyrraedd.En: And so, when the loving Christmas spread everywhere else, Geraint and Carys went to their new home full of hope ...
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