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  • Tales from the Cardiff Winter Market: Gethin's Heartfelt Choice

    Tales from the Cardiff Winter Market: Gethin's Heartfelt Choice
    Feb 16 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Tales from the Cardiff Winter Market: Gethin's Heartfelt Choice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-02-16-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ym Mangor canol y gaeaf, mae'r Farchnad Aeaf Caerdydd yn fyw ac yn llawn bywyd.En: In Bangor, in the middle of winter, the Cardiff Winter Market is lively and full of life.Cy: Mae'r goleuadau yn tywynnu'n gynnes, yn wahanol i'r oerfel sydd yn y gwynt.En: The lights shine warmly, contrasting with the cold in the wind.Cy: Gellir arogli'r danteithion tymhorol a chlywed sŵn llawen pobl yn siarad, yn chwerthin ac yn prynu anrhegion i’w hanwyliaid.En: The smell of seasonal treats can be picked up, and the cheerful sounds of people talking, laughing, and buying gifts for their loved ones can be heard.Cy: Mae Gethin, dyn gweithgar ond ansicr, yn cerdded trwy'r farchnad ochr yn ochr â Rhian, ei ffrind ers blynyddoedd.En: Gethin, a hardworking but uncertain man, walks through the market alongside Rhian, his friend for many years.Cy: Mae Gethin yn gwybod ei fod angen canfod anrheg berffaith ar gyfer Dydd Santes Dwynwen.En: Gethin knows he needs to find the perfect gift for Dydd Santes Dwynwen.Cy: Ond gyda'r holl ddewis sydd ar gael yn y farchnad, mae'n teimlo'n drysu.En: But with all the choices available in the market, he feels confused.Cy: Mae Rhian, er yrfa gyda Gethin, yn bryderus am rywbeth arall.En: Rhian, despite the time spent with Gethin, is worried about something else.Cy: Mae hi’n edrych ar ei newydd ffôn symudol, ofn fy mhoeni am drafferthion gwaith.En: She keeps looking at her new mobile phone, anxious about work troubles.Cy: "Beth am bethau Carys?En: "What about Carys' things?"Cy: " medd Rhian o'r diwedd, gan dynnu sylw Gethin at stondin llawn cynnyrch crefftus llaw.En: suggests Rhian finally, drawing Gethin's attention to a stall full of handcrafted products.Cy: "Mae hi bob amser â rhywbeth unigryw.En: "She always has something unique."Cy: "Mae Carys wrth ei waith, gweithgus a chyfeillgar.En: Carys is at her work, industrious and friendly.Cy: Ei stôl wedi'i phobi â ffrogiau llygaid a lliwgar, yn berffaith i rywun arbennig.En: Her stall is adorned with eye-catching and colorful dresses, perfect for someone special.Cy: Gwrando ar ei chanu carolau tra'n creu, mae Gethin yn teimlo tynfa tuag at gwrthrych penodol – garddwrn â phatrwm cymhleth, ond hardd, arno.En: Listening to her singing carols while creating, Gethin feels drawn to a particular item—a bracelet with a complex, yet beautiful pattern on it.Cy: Mae digonedd o ddewis ond mae calonnau Gethin yn gweiddi iddo stopio wrth hwn.En: There is plenty of choice, but Gethin's heart is urging him to stop at this one.Cy: "Mae'n hardd," medd Rhian, yn clustnodi ei bryderon cynt.En: "It's beautiful," says Rhian, setting aside her earlier worries.Cy: "Beth amdano?En: "What about it?"Cy: "Yn y farchnad fywiog, mae Gethin yn sefyll, yn geimdiffyg, yn creu ffws mewnol.En: In the bustling market, Gethin stands, uncertain, creating an internal fuss.Cy: Dylai ef ystyried y garddwrn hwnnw?En: Should he consider that bracelet?Cy: Mae’n goroesi rhyfeddod mewnbyr, chwilfrydedd yn curo yn ei galon.En: He survives a moment of internal wonder, curiosity pulsating in his heart.Cy: Beth os yw’n gwneud camgymeriad?En: What if he makes a mistake?Cy: "Ogwydda'th galon," mae Carys yn cynghori, gan ei annog â gwên cynnes.En: "Trust your heart," advises Carys, encouraging him with a warm smile.Cy: Mae hi'n gwybod yn dda sut i dawelu cleientiaid.En: She knows well how to calm customers.Cy: Anadlu'n ddwfn, mae Gethin yn gwneud ei benderfyniad.En: Breathing deeply, Gethin makes his decision.Cy: Mae'n prynu'r garddwrn, yn teimlo bod y gorchymyn wedi'i gwblhau.En: He buys the bracelet, feeling the task completed.Cy: Wrth iddo adael y farchnad gyda Rhian, teimla lonyddwch yn ei frest.En: As he leaves the market with Rhian, he feels a peace in his chest.Cy: Nid oed graddfa perffeithrwydd ydym oll yn chwilio amdano—ond ystyr a mwys garedig.En: It is not the scale of perfection we all seek—but the meaning and kind warmth.Cy: Mae'r gaeaf hideru dros ei ysgwyddau tra mae'r ddinas yn tywyllu.En: The winter drapes over his shoulders while the city darkens.Cy: Ond yn ei galon, mae Gethin yn teimlo'n cynhesach.En: But in his heart, Gethin feels warmer.Cy: Ei ffrind Rhian yn gwenu, "Da iawn ti, Geth.En: His friend Rhian smiles, "Well done, Geth.Cy: Mae gan bob peth hardd erthygl yn ei hanes.En: Every beautiful thing has a story within it."Cy: "Ar Dydd Santes Dwynwen, mae'r garddwrn yn cynrychioli llawer mwy i Gethin na dim ond anrheg.En: On Dydd Santes Dwynwen, the bracelet represents much more to Gethin than just a gift.Cy: Mae’n symbol o’i growth a’r dewrder newydd mewn agor ei galon i gymryd perygl ar bethau o’r galon.En: It symbolizes his growth and newfound courage in opening his heart to take risks on matters of the heart. Vocabulary ...
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    15 min
  • Finding Welsh Roots: Gareth's Journey on Dydd Gŵyl Dewi

    Finding Welsh Roots: Gareth's Journey on Dydd Gŵyl Dewi
    Feb 16 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Finding Welsh Roots: Gareth's Journey on Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-02-16-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae'r diwrnod wedi cyrraedd.En: The day has arrived.Cy: Mae'r strydoedd yng Nghaerdydd yn llawn bywyd a chyffro wrth i bawb baratoi i ddathlu Dydd Gŵyl Dewi.En: The streets of Caerdydd are full of life and excitement as everyone prepares to celebrate Dydd Gŵyl Dewi.Cy: Mae baneri draig goch yn chwifio gan bawb, a phawb yn gwisgo cenhinen a chennin Pedr yn falch.En: Red dragon flags are waving everywhere, and everyone is proudly wearing leeks and daffodils.Cy: Gareth, Elin, a Rhys cerdded i lawr y strydoedd prysur.En: Gareth, Elin, and Rhys walk down the busy streets.Cy: Mae Gareth o hyd wedi teimlo fel dieithryn ymysg ei bobl ei hun.En: Gareth has always felt like a stranger among his own people.Cy: Ond heddiw, mae'n benderfynol o deimlo'r cysylltiad.En: But today, he's determined to find the connection.Cy: "Dw i eisiau teimlo fy nghyfreithlondeb Cymreig heddiw," meddai wrth ei ffrindiau.En: "I want to feel my Welsh legitimacy today," he says to his friends.Cy: "O ie, Gareth, bydd yn wych!" dywed Elin, yn dal dwylo Gareth.En: "Oh yes, Gareth, it will be wonderful!" says Elin, holding Gareth's hands.Cy: "Mae Dydd Gŵyl Dewi'n arbennig.En: "Dydd Gŵyl Dewi is special.Cy: Byddwn ni'n canu, dawnsio, a chymryd rhan."En: We'll sing, dance, and take part."Cy: "Peidiwch â phoeni, ti'n y lle iawn," ychwanegodd Rhys, gyda gwen gor-ddyluniedig.En: "Don't worry, you're in the right place," adds Rhys, with an over-designed smile.Cy: "A gadael i ni dreulio amser da gyda'n gilydd."En: "And let's have a good time together."Cy: Mae'r tri yn ymuno â'r orymdaith, yn camu ymlaen gyda'r cerddorion sy'n canu darnau traddodiadol.En: The three join the parade, stepping forward with the musicians who are playing traditional pieces.Cy: Mae Gareth yn edrych o gwmpas, gan weld y gwahaniaeth rhwng pobl ifanc a hen yn cyd-ddathlu.En: Gareth looks around, seeing the difference between young and old people celebrating together.Cy: Teimla'r hiraeth yn ei galon, ond ar yr un pryd, rhyw berswâd dwfn.En: He feels a longing in his heart, but at the same time, a deep persuasion.Cy: Yn sydyn, mae corff o bobl yn dechrau canu emyn Cymreig hen, 'Calon Lân'.En: Suddenly, a crowd of people starts singing an old Welsh hymn, 'Calon Lân'.Cy: Er nad Gareth yn gwybod y geiriau yn dda, mae'n dechrau canu hefyd.En: Even though Gareth doesn't know the words well, he starts to sing along too.Cy: Mae'r gerddoriaeth yn atseinio yn ei galon.En: The music resonates in his heart.Cy: Pob gair yn cyffwrdd ei enaid.En: Every word touches his soul.Cy: Mae rhywbeth yn newid ynddo.En: Something changes within him.Cy: Mae e'n yno, yn rhan o'r dorf.En: He is there, part of the crowd.Cy: Wrth iddo ganu, mae teimlad cynnes yn tyfu yn ei galon.En: As he sings, a warm feeling grows in his heart.Cy: Mae'n sylweddoli rhywbeth pwysig.En: He realizes something important.Cy: Dydy'r cysylltiad ddim yn ymwneud â'r wybodaeth, ond â chalon ac ysbryd.En: The connection is not about knowledge, but about heart and spirit.Cy: Pan fydd yr orymdaith yn dod i ben, mae Gareth yn edrych ar ei ffrindiau.En: When the parade comes to an end, Gareth looks at his friends.Cy: "Diolch am ddod â fi," meddai iddo nhw, gan ysmwytariau.En: "Thank you for bringing me," he says to them, smiling.Cy: "Dw i'n teimlo'n wahanol; dw i eisiau dysgu mwy, gwybod mwy.En: "I feel different; I want to learn more, know more.Cy: Dyma fy ngwlad."En: This is my country."Cy: Mae Elin a Rhys yn gwenu.En: Elin and Rhys smile.Cy: "Rydyn ni gyda ti," meddai Rhys.En: "We're with you," says Rhys.Cy: "Dechrau ardderchog."En: "A great start."Cy: Gan adael y strydoedd sy'n araf gwagio ar ôl y wledd, mae Gareth yn teimlo mwy o gysylltiad nag erioed.En: Leaving the streets that slowly empty after the feast, Gareth feels more connected than ever.Cy: Mae e'n gwybod bod mwy iddo ddod, a dwfn yn ei galon, mae addo cymryd yr amser i ddarllen, dysgu a phrofi ei dreftadaeth.En: He knows there's more to come, and deep in his heart, he promises to take the time to read, learn, and experience his heritage.Cy: Mae'r gŵyl wedi dod â rhywbeth newydd iddo.En: The festival has brought something new to him.Cy: Rhywbeth annirnadwy.En: Something indescribable.Cy: Rhywbeth fydd dal i dyfu yn ei galon.En: Something that will continue to grow in his heart. Vocabulary Words:arrived: cyraeddexcitement: cyffrocelebrate: dathluproudly: yn falchstranger: dieithryndetermined: benderfynolconnection: cysylltiadaberrant: arbennigparticipate: cymryd rhanover-designed: gor-ddyluniedigparade: orymdaithmusicians: cerddorionresonates: atseiniopersuasion: perswâdhymn: emynrealizes: sylweddoliheart: calonspirit: ysbrydfeast: wleddheritage: treftadaethindescribable: annirnadwygrows: tyfudifference: gwahaniaethyoung: ifancold: henlonging: ...
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  • A Valentine's Gift: Beyond Office Desk Boundaries

    A Valentine's Gift: Beyond Office Desk Boundaries
    Feb 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Valentine's Gift: Beyond Office Desk Boundaries Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-02-15-23-34-01-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd heulwen gwan y gaeaf yn treiddio drwy ffenestri mawr Swyddfa Gymreig yng Nghaerdydd.En: The weak winter sunshine was streaming through the large windows of the Welsh Office in Caerdydd.Cy: Mae'r lle'n llawn bywyd, gyda'r sŵn cyson o ffonau'n canu a bysellfyrddau'n taranu.En: The place was full of life, with the constant noise of phones ringing and keyboards clattering.Cy: Roedd Emrys a Carys yn cael eu diwrnod arferol, ond roedd rhywbeth arbennig yn yr awyr.En: Emrys and Carys were having their usual day, but there was something special in the air.Cy: Roedd Emrys yn eistedd wrth ei ddesg, ei fysedd yn tapio yn amyneddgar gyda phwyslais ar dasgau'r diwrnod.En: Emrys sat at his desk, his fingers tapping patiently with an emphasis on the day's tasks.Cy: Ond, roedd rhywbeth yn pwyso ar ei feddwl.En: But, something was weighing on his mind.Cy: Dydd Sant Ffolant oedd hi, a ffoniodd Carys fwy na chydweithwraig iddo yn dawel.En: It was Valentine's Day, and he quietly thought of Carys as more than just a colleague.Cy: Roedd am wneud rhywbeth arbennig, ond roedd y benbleth yn adlewyrchu ar ei wyneb: a ddylai brynu anrheg ddiogel a chyffredinol, neu risgio gyda rhywbeth mwy personol?En: He wanted to do something special but was caught in the dilemma reflected on his face: should he buy a safe, generic gift, or risk something more personal?Cy: Dros amser cinio, penderfynodd Emrys fynd â Charys i gaffi bach yng nghanol y dref.En: Over lunchtime, Emrys decided to take Carys to a little café in the town center.Cy: Roedd aroglau mêl mulled yn llenwi'r aer, a'r awyrgylch yn gyfeillgar.En: The smell of mulled honey filled the air, and the atmosphere was friendly.Cy: Eisteddodd y ddau wrth fwrdd tuag at y cefn, lle'r oedd yn dawel.En: The two sat at a table toward the back, where it was quiet.Cy: Yma, gyda'r frest yn drwm o bryder, cydiodd Emrys yn anrheg cuddiedig yn ei fag.En: Here, with his chest heavy with worry, Emrys grasped a hidden gift in his bag.Cy: Yr anrheg oedd llyfr barddoniaeth, wedi'i lapio'n daclus.En: The gift was a book of poetry, neatly wrapped.Cy: Roedd Emrys yn gwybod cymaint roedd Carys yn gwerthfawrogi barddoniaeth a cherddoriaeth glasurol, felly roedd y llyfr yn deimlad sylweddol ond parchus.En: Emrys knew how much Carys appreciated poetry and classical music, so the book was a substantial yet respectful gesture.Cy: Wrth iddi fynd ati i agor y papur lapio, gwyliai Emrys yn llawn disgwyliad.En: As she went to open the wrapping paper, Emrys watched with anticipation.Cy: Cyn bo hir, agorodd Carys y llyfr ac edrychodd ar Emrys gyda llygaid tyner.En: Before long, Carys opened the book and looked at Emrys with gentle eyes.Cy: “Mae hyn yn hyfryd, Emrys," meddai hi'n dawel.En: “This is lovely, Emrys," she said softly.Cy: Gwelodd lawenydd go iawn ar ei gwyneb, ac roedd hyn yn lleddfu ei bryderon.En: He saw genuine joy on her face, and this eased his worries.Cy: “Diolch,” ychwanegodd Carys, “Dw i'n teimlo'n lwcus cael cydweithiwr mor ofalus.”En: “Thank you,” Carys added, “I feel lucky to have such a thoughtful colleague.”Cy: Wrth ei gwrandawiad, tyfodd teimlad cynnes o foddhad yn Emrys.En: As he listened, a warm feeling of satisfaction grew in Emrys.Cy: Roedd y risg wedi talu ffordd, a rhoes pethau heddwch newydd i'r berthynas broffesiynol ac, efallai, personol.En: The risk had paid off, and it brought a new peace to their professional and, perhaps, personal relationship.Cy: Roedd Emrys wedi dysgu bod cymryd cam personol mewn bywyd weithiau yn arwain at ganlyniadau cadarnhaol.En: Emrys had learned that taking a personal step in life sometimes leads to positive outcomes.Cy: Yn ôl yn y swyddfa, roedd popeth yn swnio'n fwy ysblennydd, yn symphoni o bosibiliadau newydd.En: Back in the office, everything sounded more splendid, a symphony of new possibilities.Cy: Roedd yr awyr yn llawn heulwen, er gwaethaf oerfel y gaeaf.En: The air was full of sunshine, despite the winter's chill. Vocabulary Words:sunshine: heulwenwinter: gaeafstreaming: treiddiowindows: ffenestriconstant: cysonclattering: taranuusual: arferoltapping: tapioemphasis: pwyslaisweighing: pwysodilemma: benblethsafe: diogelgeneric: cyffredinolpersonal: personolmulled: mulledhoney: mêlatmosphere: awyrgylchgrasped: cydioddsubstantial: sylweddolrespectful: parchusanticipation: disgwyliadgentle: tynergenuine: go iawnworries: bryderonthoughtful: ofalussatisfaction: boddhadoutcomes: canlyniadausplendid: ysblennyddsymphony: symphonipossibilities: posibiliadau
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