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  • A Christmas Miracle in the Hospital Waiting Room

    A Christmas Miracle in the Hospital Waiting Room
    Dec 4 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Christmas Miracle in the Hospital Waiting Room Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-04-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae goleuadau Nadolig yn pefrio'n fflachlyd yn ystafell aros llawn pobl brysur.En: The Christmas lights flash brightly in a waiting room full of busy people.Cy: Mae Eira yn eistedd ar gadair galed, ei breichiau wedi'u croesi'n dynn o'i blaen.En: Eira sits on a hard chair, her arms crossed tightly in front of her.Cy: Mae golwg wyliadwrus yn ei llygaid wrth iddi edrych ar draws yr ystafell, yn dilyn symudiadau pob nyrs a meddyg.En: There's a watchful look in her eyes as she watches across the room, following the movements of every nurse and doctor.Cy: Gareth, nyrs pedrus gyda chalon tymor y Nadolig, sy'n rhedeg heibio.En: Gareth, a skilled nurse with a Christmas spirit, rushes by.Cy: Er bod cwsg yn brin, mae'n gwisgo het Nadolig goch uchel.En: Even though sleep is scarce, he's wearing a tall red Christmas hat.Cy: Mae'n chwilboeth, ond mae hyd yn oed cesair y geiriau yng ngog y cornel yn methu gyda'i grym.En: He feels frantic, but even the faintest murmur in the corner can't resist his energy.Cy: "Dw i'n gwybod it's Christmas," meddai wrth ei hun, "ond mae'r teulu yma'n aros am newyddion.En: "I know it's Christmas," he mutters to himself, "but this family is waiting for news."Cy: "Eira'n sefyll.En: Eira stands.Cy: Mae hi'n anesmwyth, yn teimlo cryn dipyn o dicter a phryder.En: She feels uneasy, a mix of anger and anxiety.Cy: "Gareth," mae hi'n galw, "dywedwch wrtha i am fy mrawd.En: "Gareth," she calls out, "tell me about my brother."Cy: "Mae Gareth yn arafu, yn troi'n nol a dod at Eira.En: Gareth slows down, turns back, and approaches Eira.Cy: Mae ei lygaid yn gwrtais, ond mae blinder yn amlwg yn ei wyneb.En: His eyes are courteous, but weariness is evident on his face.Cy: "Eira," meddai'n dawel, "mae'n brysur iawn yma.En: "Eira," he says quietly, "it's very busy here.Cy: Mae'n anodd cael y newyddion ar unwaith.En: It's difficult to get the news right away."Cy: "Mae llygaid Eira'n llenwi ag wylofain heb ddeffro.En: Eira's eyes fill with tears without breaking.Cy: "Rhowch y newyddion i mi, os gwelwch yn dda," mae hi'n erfyn arno.En: "Please give me the news," she pleads with him.Cy: Mae parabl pobl yn crymbl.En: The chatter of people crumbles.Cy: Yn sydyn, clust nyrs arall yn cyfeirio at Gareth.En: Suddenly, another nurse gestures to Gareth.Cy: Mae'r nyrs ar y llinell ffon a'r enw ar y papur yw enw brawd Eira.En: The nurse is on the phone line, and the name on the paper is Eira's brother's name.Cy: Wrth bassio'r wybodaeth, mae Gareth yn anadlu'n ddwfn.En: As he relays the information, Gareth takes a deep breath.Cy: Mae'n symud yn nes at Eira, yn osgoi'r brys o'i gwmpas.En: He moves closer to Eira, avoiding the rush around him.Cy: "Eira," meddai Gareth, "mae dy frawd yn sefydlog.En: "Eira," says Gareth, "your brother is stable.Cy: Bydd yn iawn.En: He will be okay.Cy: Mae wedi bod yn anodd, ond mae'n ffodus.En: It's been difficult, but he's lucky."Cy: "Mae llifog riant tawelu drwy ganol Eira.En: A quiet relief flows through Eira.Cy: "Diolch," mae hi'n dweud yn dawel, ei llais yn crynu â rhyddhad a diolchgarwch.En: "Thank you," she says softly, her voice trembling with relief and gratitude.Cy: "Dw i'n gwerthfawrogi hynny.En: "I appreciate that."Cy: "Wrth iddi fynd yn ôl at ei gadair, mae Gareth yn edrych i lawr arni gyda gwen diniwed.En: As she returns to her chair, Gareth looks down at her with a gentle smile.Cy: "Dw i'n sori am yr aros," meddai, "ond diolch am fod yn ddeallus.En: "I'm sorry for the wait," he says, "but thank you for being understanding.Cy: Mae'n cymryd amser i bawb yn y tymor hwn.En: It takes time for everyone this season."Cy: "Mae'r goleuadau Nadolig yn parhau i fflachio yn y cefndir, ond mae rythm aros wedi newid.En: The Christmas lights continue to flash in the background, but the rhythm of waiting has changed.Cy: Mae Gareth wedi dysgu bod newid gyda chyffyrddiad personol yn ymarferol, hyd yn oed mewn amseroedd prysur.En: Gareth has learned that personal touch makes a difference, even during busy times.Cy: Ac mae Eira, gyda chalon cysur gan wybod bod ei frawd yn dlotach, yn gwerthfawrogi gwaith caled staff y ysbyty.En: And Eira, comforted by knowing her brother is recovering, appreciates the hard work of the hospital staff.Cy: A dyma'r damjar honno yn ystod y Nadolig, mewn ystafell aros prysur, sydd â lle i ddod ag ychydig o heddwch i'r holl brysurdeb.En: And that's the magic in this Christmas story, in a busy waiting room, which finds room to bring a bit of peace to all the busyness.Cy: Mae Nadolig yn flwyddyn fraeth hyfryd pan ddaw pobl at ei gilydd, hyd yn oed yn y lleoedd mwyaf annhebygol.En: Christmas is a wonderfully blessed time of year when people come together, even in the most unlikely places. Vocabulary Words:flash: fflachlydwatchful: wyliadwrusfrantic: ...
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  • Owain's Christmas Wish: A Snowy Miracle in Caerdydd

    Owain's Christmas Wish: A Snowy Miracle in Caerdydd
    Dec 4 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Owain's Christmas Wish: A Snowy Miracle in Caerdydd Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-04-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yng nghanol dinas Caerdydd, pan oedd eira'n dechrau disgyn ar strydoedd y ddinas, roedd Owain yn eistedd mewn ystafell aros mewn ysbyty prysur.En: In the heart of Caerdydd, as snow began to fall on the city's streets, Owain sat in a waiting room in a busy hospital.Cy: Dim ond wythnos cyn y Nadolig oedd hi.En: It was just a week before Christmas.Cy: Roedd addurniadau Nadoligaidd syml wedi'u gosod yma a thraw yn yr ysbyty: llusernau lliwgar, planhigion corn carbwl yn 'stafelloedd aros, a cherddoriaeth lawen yn rhwydd o gefndir.En: Simple Christmas decorations had been placed here and there in the hospital: colorful lanterns, corn plants in waiting rooms, and cheerful music playing softly in the background.Cy: Roedd Owain wedi gwneud prawf meddygol pwysig yr wythnos flaenorol.En: Owain had taken an important medical test the previous week.Cy: Nawr, roedd yn aros yn llawn pryder am y canlyniadau.En: Now, he was waiting anxiously for the results.Cy: Roedd ei ben yn llawn o feddyliau beiddgar.En: His mind was full of daring thoughts.Cy: Beth fyddai’n digwydd os nad oedd y canlyniadau yn dda?En: What would happen if the results were not good?Cy: Byddai hyn yn ysbadr awyrgylch y Nadolig iddo.En: It would dampen the Christmas spirit for him.Cy: Wrth ei ochr, roedd Alys, ei ffrind gorau ers blynyddoedd, yn eistedd.En: Beside him was Alys, his best friend for years, sitting.Cy: Roeddwn hi’n ceisio tawelu Owain gyda sgyrsiau ysgafn a chwerthin i'w dynnu oddi ar ei bryderon.En: She was trying to calm Owain with light conversations and laughter to distract him from his worries.Cy: "Pwy a wŷr, Owain," meddai Alys, "efallai y bydd Santa yn ei gwneud yn iawn i ni eleni."En: "Who knows, Owain," said Alys, "maybe Santa will make it right for us this year."Cy: Roedd Owain yn gwybod bod Alys yn gwneud yr hyn a allai i'w helpu.En: Owain knew that Alys was doing what she could to help him.Cy: Penderfynodd ymuno â'r ymdrechion i anwybyddu’r dryswch yn ei dychymyg.En: He decided to join the efforts to ignore the turmoil in his imagination.Cy: "Mae’n rhaid i mi feddwl ynghylch y funud bresennol," meddai wrth ei hun yn dawel.En: "I must think about the present moment," he quietly told himself.Cy: Ceisiodd Owain ddilyn sgwrs Alys am eu cynlluniau ar gyfer y Nadolig.En: Owain tried to follow Alys's conversation about their plans for Christmas.Cy: “Beth am fynychu'r farchnad Nadolig ar benwythnos?” Gofynnodd Alys yn llawen, gan wenu.En: “How about attending the Christmas market this weekend?” Alys asked cheerfully, smiling.Cy: Yn sydyn, galwyd enw Owain o’r grid.En: Suddenly, Owain's name was called from the grid.Cy: Teimlai ei galon yn curo'n gryf wrth iddo godi.En: His heart pounded strongly as he stood up.Cy: Alys hefyd yn dal ei anadl, llygad i lygad gyda Owain.En: Alys also held her breath, eye to eye with Owain.Cy: Gynted ag yr agorodd drws y meddyg, fe feongofion nhw'n dawel i mewn.En: As soon as the doctor opened the door, they obediently stepped in.Cy: Roedd yr ystafell yn dawel ac roedd arogl meddwol yn llenwi'r awyr.En: The room was silent, and a medicinal scent filled the air.Cy: "Mr. Owain," dechreuodd y meddyg gyda chyfeillgarwch ei lais, "Mae gen i newyddion da.En: "Mr. Owain," the doctor began with friendliness in his voice, "I have good news.Cy: Mae eich canlyniadau yn normal."En: Your results are normal."Cy: Dilynai tawelwch fel y daeth rhyddhad ar Owain.En: Silence followed as relief came over Owain.Cy: Cymerodd anadl ddofn, gan deimlo llwyth enfawr yn llithro i ffwrdd o'i ysgwyddau.En: He took a deep breath, feeling a huge weight slide off his shoulders.Cy: Edrychodd ar Alys a wnaeth ei llygad ddisgleirio'r llawenydd.En: He looked at Alys, whose eyes sparkled with joy.Cy: Pan roeddent yn gadael yr ysbyty, roedd hei mewn awyrgylch newydd.En: As they left the hospital, there was a new atmosphere.Cy: Roedd llawer mwy o gân yn fwrlwm eleni.En: There were many more songs buzzing this year.Cy: Tynnodd Owain ac Alys eu cotiau'n dyn, ysgubo'r eira oddi arnynt, a chamu ymlaen i'r ddinas feddigedig.En: Owain and Alys tightened their coats, brushed the snow off them, and stepped forward into the enchanted city.Cy: Nawr, gyda phryder ei ddwyni, roedd Owain yn barod i fwynhau'r Nadolig gyda ffrindiau, gan werthfawrogi'r gefnogaeth y maen nhw’n ei gynnig.En: Now, with his worries behind him, Owain was ready to enjoy Christmas with friends, appreciating the support they offered.Cy: Dysgodd Owain gwerth y foment presennol, hyd yn oed yng nghanol ansicrwydd, a phwysigrwydd cyfeillgarwch llachar.En: Owain learned the value of the present moment, even amidst uncertainty, and the importance of bright friendship.Cy: "Rydyn ni wedi ymosod teliad y Nadolig hwn," meddai Owain, gyda chwerthin yn ei lygaid.En...
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  • Gareth's Dilemma: Choosing the Perfect Gift for the Heart

    Gareth's Dilemma: Choosing the Perfect Gift for the Heart
    Dec 3 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Gareth's Dilemma: Choosing the Perfect Gift for the Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-03-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd yr haul yn dechrau setlo dros Eryri, gan baentio’r mynyddoedd ag arlliwiau aur a glas.En: The sun was starting to set over Eryri, painting the mountains with shades of gold and blue.Cy: Yn y parc cenedlaethol, roedd marchnad crefftau yn berwi â bwrlwm gwyliau.En: In the national park, a craft market was bustling with the excitement of the holidays.Cy: Lampau bach yn siglo yn y gwynt wrth eu hongian dros stondinau llawn o eitemau celfyddydol.En: Small lamps swayed in the wind as they hung over stalls filled with artistic items.Cy: Roedd yr awyr yn llawn arogl gwin poeth a choedwig pinwydd hynafol.En: The air was filled with the scent of mulled wine and ancient pine forest.Cy: Ymhlith y torfeydd bywiog, roedd Gareth, Eleri, a Rhys yn cerdded yn araf rhwng y stondinau.En: Amongst the lively crowds, Gareth, Eleri, and Rhys walked slowly between the stalls.Cy: "Mae angen i ni ddod o hyd i rywbeth arbennig," meddai Gareth, yn ei lais yn dangos straen gyflym.En: "We need to find something special," said Gareth, his voice showing a trace of stress.Cy: "Does gen i ddim syniad beth i'w brynu i'r teulu."En: "I have no idea what to buy for the family."Cy: "Paid â phoeni," atebodd Eleri yn glefar.En: "Don't worry," Eleri replied smartly.Cy: "Edrych ar y pethau bach sy'n dioddef dy galon. Fyddai hynny'n bendant yn dda."En: "Look at the little things that touch your heart. That would definitely be good."Cy: Cysylltodd ei ffordd â chidwm bach pren wedi’i gerfio o fn °mynyddoedd ger y neuadd.En: She linked her way to a small wooden ornament carved from the mountains near the hall.Cy: Rhys, â’i ymddygiad tawel a chymedrol, chwarddodd.En: Rhys, with his quiet and moderate demeanor, chuckled.Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i ti wneud y penderfyniad, Gareth.En: "You have to make the decision, Gareth.Cy: Ond cofia: nid am faint na maint yw anrheg ond teimlad."En: But remember: an gift is about feeling, not size or cost."Cy: Wedi amser hir yn potrïo am y stondinau, dim ond dechrau roedd Gareth i’w wneud i'w ben.En: After a long time perusing the stalls, Gareth was only just beginning to make up his mind.Cy: Roedd y dewis eang o bethau’n gwefreiddio.En: The wide selection of items was exhilarating.Cy: Cwpwrdd siocled lleol, murlun o'r Carneddau, set cerdyn post darluniol – popeth yn sibrwd am sylw.En: A cupboard of local chocolate, a mural of the Carneddau, an illustrated postcard set – everything whispered for attention.Cy: Yn sydyn, safodd ymlaen at faes mawr o ganlatau anhygoel.En: Suddenly, he stood in front of a large field of incredible choices.Cy: Roedd yna ddwy anrheg iddo ystyried nawr; amrywiaeth pelydr amgylcheddol neu ddarn arbennig o gofeb.En: There were two gifts for him to consider now; an array of environmental beams or a special commemorative piece.Cy: Roedd y ddau yn cynnig llwybr gwahanol o foesoldeb.En: Both offered a different moral path.Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i mi benderfynu," meddai Gareth, tra bo'r cloch yr oriau synhwyrol yn tapio cyflwynydd wedi dod i ben.En: "I have to decide," Gareth said, while the chime of the sensorial clocks tapped as the presenter finished.Cy: Roedd golwg Rhys yn gysurus, a'r cynghorion a dalodd Eleri, yn dyfnder ei meddwl.En: Rhys's look was reassuring, along with Eleri's advice, deep in his mind.Cy: "Byddai'r cofeb yn wych, mae'n brydferth ac wedi'i wneud â llaw. Ond efallai bydd y pecyn ecolegol yn deg megis," myfyriai Gareth, edrych ar wynebau ei ffrindiau.En: "The memorial would be great, it's beautiful and handmade. But maybe the ecological package is just," Gareth speculated, looking at his friends' faces.Cy: Confensiynol a rhai personol yn denu ei gilydd.En: Conventional and personal choices appealed to one another.Cy: Pan ddaeth ddepeiddu'r marchnad, taflodd ei ben yn ôl llaw yn ysgafn.En: As the market came to a close, he lightly threw his head back in acknowledgment.Cy: Ei ddwy ffrind yn gyfrinachol, roedd gwrandewis bod yr anrheg orau’n dod o’r galon, nid y pecyn ag osgoi ei gilydd.En: His two friends said quietly that the best gift comes from the heart, not the package that evades each other.Cy: “Mae’r cafn ac enamylu’r anrhegion am byth. Mae'r bwriad, ystyr a'r cariad yn digwydd hefyd!”En: "The presence and wrapping of gifts last forever. The intention, meaning, and love happen too!"Cy: Wrth i'r llusernau ailgynnau o'u profiadau dros y flwyddyn, croesodd Gareth y bwlch, diolch i Eleri a Rhys am eu help, gyda gwybodaeth na fyddai'r gwyliau hyn yn cael eu anghofio yn fuan.En: As the lanterns rekindled from their experiences over the year, Gareth crossed the gap, thanking Eleri and Rhys for their help, knowing that this holiday would not be forgotten soon.Cy: Roedd y bouniadau'r fforddù en fynediad ymchwil heblaw amdano.En: The bounds...
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