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  • Discovering Dinas Emrys: Legends and Hidden Histories

    Discovering Dinas Emrys: Legends and Hidden Histories
    Mar 25 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Discovering Dinas Emrys: Legends and Hidden Histories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-03-25-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar ryw ddiwrnod braf o Wanwyn, roedd cwmwl yfed ar bob ochr o Dinas Emrys, gan lapio'r tir gyda mist deniadol.En: On some fine Spring day, a drinking cloud enclosed each side of Dinas Emrys, enveloping the land with an enticing mist.Cy: Roedd Gareth a Carys, dau ffrind arbennig, yn cerdded i fyny'r llwybr, eu calonnau yn gyffrous wrth feddwl am yr hanesion o Merlin yma.En: Gareth and Carys, two special friends, were walking up the path, their hearts excited at the thought of the legends of Merlin here.Cy: "Mae'r lle hwn yn llawn hanes a hud," meddai Gareth, ei lygaid yn sgleinio ag awch am ddarganfod.En: "This place is full of history and magic," said Gareth, his eyes glistening with a desire for discovery.Cy: Roedd Carys yn trwynnu ac yn dweud, "Ie, ond cofiwch, mae llawer o ffolldrwydd wedi'i wrando yn ogystal.En: Carys sniffed and said, "Yes, but remember, much foolishness has been listened to as well."Cy: "Wrth iddynt gyrraedd brig y bryn, sylwi ar agorian, camuflais rhwng y cerrig hynafol.En: As they reached the top of the hill, they noticed an opening camouflaged among the ancient stones.Cy: Yn eu brwdfrydedd, roedd rhyw sydd ohonyn nhw yn meddwl eu bod wedi dod ar draws rhywbeth anghyffredin.En: In their enthusiasm, a part of them thought they had stumbled upon something unusual.Cy: "Edrychwch yma, Carys!En: "Look here, Carys!"Cy: " meddai Gareth yn gyffrous.En: Gareth said excitedly.Cy: Ond wrth iddo bwncio'r wal, agorodd drws i le dirgel.En: But as he pushed the wall, it opened a door to a secret place.Cy: "Nid wyf yn credu hyn!En: "I can't believe this!"Cy: " sgrechiodd Gareth.En: shouted Gareth.Cy: Ond roedd Carys yn fwy amheus.En: But Carys was more skeptical.Cy: "Dim ond rhan o rywbeth i dwristaidd yw hon, Gareth.En: "This is just part of something touristy, Gareth."Cy: "Gweinodd Gareth, "Beth os yw'n labordy dirgel hen ddim, fel yr hanesyddiaeth?En: Gareth grinned, "What if it's a secret old lab, like the history?Cy: Rhaid i ni edrych!En: We have to look!"Cy: "Yn hytrach na gwrando ar ofal Carys, dechreuodd Gareth archwilio, ei lygaid yn llydan â syniad gravelog.En: Instead of listening to Carys's caution, Gareth began to explore, his eyes wide with a gravelog idea.Cy: Roedd Carys yn cilio ond yn awr os oedd ei rhyfeddu yn guro ei pwrpas prysurit.En: Carys hesitated but now her wonder was overcoming her hurried judgment.Cy: Eiliadau ar ôl, tra’n hercyn trwy’r neidr streipiog gwelwon, cyffyrddodd Gareth botwm cudd.En: Moments later, while scrambling through the striped pale snake, Gareth touched a hidden button.Cy: Yn sydyn, goleuadau fflachiodd ymlaen a sainnerth cyfrinachol o’r saith mlynedd ddoeth.En: Suddenly, lights flashed on and a mysterious sound of the wise seven years echoed.Cy: Roedd pob ochr yn crisialu yn llachar a chlywodd y symudiadau peirianneg.En: Every side crystallized brightly and they heard the movements of engineering.Cy: "Wel, wel, dwi'n edrych fel roedd Carys yn iawn eto," sibryddodd Gareth gyda gwên yn euog.En: "Well, well, looks like Carys was right again," Gareth whispered with a guilty smile.Cy: "Ond oedd mor realistig!En: "But it was so realistic!"Cy: " ychwanegodd gyda llawenydd yn ei llais, yn derbyn y cyfoeth o weledigaeth.En: he added with joy in his voice, embracing the wealth of vision.Cy: Roedd Carys yn chwerthin, "Rwy'n falch nad ydym wedi codi arteffactiau.En: Carys laughed, "I'm glad we didn't raise any artifacts."Cy: "Wrth iddynt ddechrau disgyn o Dinas Emrys, troedd Gareth yn ystyried y dicter.En: As they began to descend from Dinas Emrys, Gareth turned in thought.Cy: Dysgodd y gall profiadau fod yn werthfawr hyd yn oed os nad ydyn nhw'n wirioneddol.En: He learned that experiences can be valuable even if they aren't truly real.Cy: "Rydym yn gwneud ein hanes ein hunain, do dierson?En: "We make our own history, don't we?"Cy: " beth ysfydiodd Carys.En: Carys mused.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn gytuno, ei freuddwydion yn dal i hedfan o amgylch gyda’r cwmwl.En: Gareth agreed, his dreams still flying around with the cloud.Cy: Ar ddiwedd y diwrnod, nid oedd wedi gwneud darganfyddiad mawr, ond roedd ganddo ddealltwriaeth newydd am y swyn a'r gwen o hanes—yn sylweddoli nad oedd raid iddo ddadansoddi popeth.En: At the end of the day, he hadn't made a grand discovery, but he had a new understanding of the charm and smile of history—realizing he didn't need to analyze everything.Cy: Weithiau, roedd cymaint o atgofion a ffeithiol a thriniaethau.En: Sometimes, there was so much in memories and truth and tales.Cy: Ac wrth iddynt ffarwelio am y diwrnod, roedd gwynt y ffenestr yn dod â chwilfrydigrwydd cadarn nad oedd yn diflannu'n hawdd.En: And as they bid farewell for the day, the breeze from the window carried a strong curiosity that didn't easily ...
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  • The Lost Bunny Adventure: A Heartwarming Tale in Cardiff

    The Lost Bunny Adventure: A Heartwarming Tale in Cardiff
    Mar 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The Lost Bunny Adventure: A Heartwarming Tale in Cardiff Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-03-24-22-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd haul cynnes yn tywynnu dros Gaerdydd, a'r ddinas yn chwythu gydag awyrgylch ysgafn Gwanwyn.En: The warm sun was shining over Caerdydd, and the city was bustling with a light spring atmosphere.Cy: Roedd Rhian, merch ifanc hegarog, yn camu i mewn i Siop De Llewelyn, ei hoff le hanol dinas.En: Rhian, a lively young girl, stepped into Siop De Llewelyn, her favorite spot in the city center.Cy: Fel arfer, roedd ganddi ei chymar bach gyda hi - Carrot, ei cwningod siwgr.En: As usual, she had her little companion with her - Carrot, her sugar bunny.Cy: Roedd Llewelyn, perchennog y siop, yn paratoi teudiod newydd gyda'i ddwylo medrus.En: Llewelyn, the shop owner, was preparing new tea blends with his skillful hands.Cy: Roedd teipots lliwgar yn disgleirio ar y waliau, a blodau llachar yn addurno'r ffenestri gydag arogl blasus y te yn llenwi'r aer.En: Colorful teapots sparkled on the walls, and bright flowers adorned the windows with the delicious aroma of tea filling the air.Cy: Roedd Rhian bob amser yn mwynhau'r awyrgylch yno.En: Rhian always enjoyed the atmosphere there.Cy: Eisteddodd Rhian wrth y bwrdd lle'r oedd y ffenestr, yn gosod Carrot ar ei chôl.En: Rhian sat at the table by the window, placing Carrot on her lap.Cy: "Mae'n ddiwrnod perffaith i ymgolli mewn llyfr da," meddai wrth ei hun wrth iddo bori trwy'r dewis te.En: "It's a perfect day to get lost in a good book," she said to herself as she browsed through the tea selection.Cy: Roedd Carys, ffotograffydd amatur hwyliog, hefyd yn gwirioni yn y siop, ei chamera'n cael ei baratoi am unrhyw gyfleuster hyfryd.En: Carys, a cheerful amateur photographer, was also admiring the shop, her camera poised for any beautiful opportunity.Cy: Carred gan chwilfrydedd, dechreuodd Carrot gropian allan o'w gafn, yn troi ymlaen i edmygu'r blodau ar y sil.En: Driven by curiosity, Carrot started crawling out of her lap, moving forward to admire the flowers on the sill.Cy: Heb i Rhian sylwi, llaesodd Carrot i lawr y siop, troelli'n hapus hyd at Carys.En: Without Rhian noticing, Carrot wandered down the shop, happily twirling until she reached Carys.Cy: Roedd Carys wrth ei bodd ac yn anghofio'r ffordd, roedd hi'n meddwl ei fod yn gwningod coll.En: Carys was delighted and, caught up in the moment, thought she had found a lost bunny.Cy: "O, pa ddigon," meddai Carys yn daer, "cyfle i roi cartref i hwn.En: "Oh, what a stroke of luck," Carys said eagerly, "a chance to give this one a home."Cy: "Yn sydyn, sylwodd Rhian fod Carrot wedi mynd.En: Suddenly, Rhian realized that Carrot was gone.Cy: "Carrot, lle wyt ti?En: "Carrot, where are you?"Cy: " Gofynnodd mewn lwmp chynnwrf.En: she asked in a lump of panic.Cy: Cerddodd Carys, shwmae o lawenydd yn ei chalon, allan gyda Carrot yn ei breichiau.En: Carys, brimming with happiness in her heart, walked out with Carrot in her arms.Cy: Gwelodd Rhian hynny a rhedodd i Llewelyn.En: Rhian saw this and ran to Llewelyn.Cy: "Llewelyn," sgyrhaedd Rhian, "mae Carrot wedi mynd gyda rhywun arall!En: "Llewelyn," Rhian gasped, "Carrot has gone with someone else!"Cy: "Tynwyd Llewelyn yn annisgwyl, ond roedd cyflym i helpu.En: Llewelyn was caught by surprise, but he was quick to help.Cy: "Dewch, Rhian, gadawn ni bach i ddod ar eu ôl.En: "Come, Rhian, let's go after them."Cy: "Daeth y pâr allan i strydoedd y dinas yn dilyn golwg y ffasiwn ifanc gyda Carrot.En: The pair headed out to the city streets, following the sight of the young woman with Carrot.Cy: Gwnaeth y ddinas arialiw a'r llwchwchod droi’r olygfa'n glyfar, ond roeddent yn benderfynol o ddal eu hefael.En: The noise of the city and the hubbub clouded the scene, but they were determined to catch up.Cy: "Helpwch ni!En: "Help us!"Cy: " Llefodd Rhian ato'r cerrig sy'n mynd a'beth yn holi beth oedd yn digwydd, wrth iddyn nhw hwyhau canu eu llathen.En: Rhian shouted to the passersby, who stopped to ask what was happening as they hurriedly explained their story.Cy: Wrth i Rhian a Llewelyn agosáu at Carys ger safon cofi osgo 'dw i'n caru Caerdydd', stopiodd Carys i edrych ar Carrot yn fwy gofalus.En: As Rhian and Llewelyn approached Carys near the 'I Love Cardiff' landmark, Carys paused to take a closer look at Carrot.Cy: Roedd hi'n ddeall bod gwningod gan berchennog arall, a brofedddodd ei babell i’w ddraig.En: She realized the bunny belonged to someone else and regretted taking her in the excitement.Cy: "Mae'n ddrwg gen i gymryd eich gwningod," caffeith Carys yn annwyl, gan ôl-i-ôl-gof Id Rhian ei gwningod.En: "I'm sorry for taking your bunny," Carys graciously confessed, returning Carrot to Rhian.Cy: Gan rannu cwtsh a thipyn o chwerthin, troes y tri yn ôl i'r siop lle roedd Llewelyn ymbri am fodd i ddathlu eu helwg.En: Sharing a hug and a bit of laughter, the three turned ...
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    19 min
  • Tea, Laughter, and Dragons: A Spring Tale at Tŷ Te Clys

    Tea, Laughter, and Dragons: A Spring Tale at Tŷ Te Clys
    Mar 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Tea, Laughter, and Dragons: A Spring Tale at Tŷ Te Clys Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-03-24-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Y tu hwnt i strydoedd pryfedog Caerdydd, lle y teimlwyd arogl danteithio pastel a botwm blasus, lleolwyd lle arbennig.En: Beyond the busy streets of Caerdydd, where the scent of sweet pastries and savory bites was in the air, there was a special place.Cy: "Tŷ Te Clys" oedd enw'r siop.En: This shop was called "Tŷ Te Clys".Cy: Mae'r pren cyfoethog a'r chwerddiadau meddal yn creu awyrgylch gynnes ac agos.En: The rich wood and gentle laughter created a warm and intimate atmosphere.Cy: Dyma'r man lle daeth Gareth, Anwen a Dafydd at ei gilydd ar ddiwrnod braf o'r gwanwyn.En: It was the place where Gareth, Anwen, and Dafydd came together on a fine spring day.Cy: Roedd coed ceirios yn blodeuo dramor, a'r gwanwyn wedi ailgydio yn y ddinas fel plaid ddifwl ar ôl nosweithiau hir y gaeaf.En: Cherry trees bloomed outside, and spring had reclaimed the city like a carefree dance after the long winter nights.Cy: Gan eistedd ar y bwrdd pren bychan, roedd Gareth mewn hwyliau perfformio.En: Sitting at the small wooden table, Gareth was in a playful mood.Cy: Roedd Anwen yn edrych ychydig yn bryderus, meddwl am ei harholiad mawr oedd i ddod.En: Anwen looked a bit anxious, thinking about her big upcoming exam.Cy: Ond roedd Gareth, gyda'i natur addfwyn, lwyt ei gweld.En: But Gareth, with his gentle nature, understood her.Cy: Roedd ef am wneud iddi wên ac anghofio ei phroblemau.En: He wanted to make her smile and forget her worries.Cy: "Dyma fi, y Darogan Dŵr!" gwaeddodd Gareth gyda'i fraich yn symud mewn swing.En: "Here I am, the Water Prophet!" shouted Gareth with his arm swinging.Cy: Roedd Gwen, perchennog y siop de, yn edrych gydag isio chwerthin ar wyneb y gwr ifanc hynny gyda'r rhith ers talwm o freuddwydiwr.En: Gwen, the owner of the tea shop, looked on with a smile hidden behind the face of this dreamy young man.Cy: Byddai'n gwybod bod rhywbeth yn digwydd gan nad oedd Gareth erioed wedi methu.En: She knew something was happening since Gareth had never failed to cause a stir.Cy: Roedd Dafydd, erinnaf-gariad garw ond serchog, yn rhoi un ceg seren arall, "Paid â bod mor flin, mate.En: Dafydd, a rugged yet affectionate boyfriend, added with a chuckle, "Don't be so gloomy, mate.Cy: Cei ti ddod ar drywydd y te fel arfer."En: You can chase the tea like usual."Cy: Wrth i Gareth gymryd anadl ddwfn, llenwai'r siop gyda sŵn ei "rhusiaf draco" euraidd.En: As Gareth took a deep breath, the shop filled with the sound of his "golden dragon rush".Cy: Ond yn sydyn, mewn rhyw fath o uchder afieithus, cymrodd yr hysbyseb ei bragdy bach, gadeiriau'n swingio, a'r te yn llapio'n ffoledig gyda'i synhwyrau lengefin yn yr ucheldir.En: But suddenly, in a kind of exuberant height, there was a commotion involving his small tea keg, chairs swinging, and the tea wrapping wildly with his senses high in the air.Cy: Gollyngwyd y te poeth dros Gareth, cysylltu i niwed ac ychydigol o leithder ar fwrdd y siop.En: The hot tea was spilled over Gareth, leading to some dampness and a bit of a mess on the shop's table.Cy: Gafaelodd pawb yn eu hanadl.En: Everyone held their breath.Cy: Anwen, yn croesi o boenedig i chwerthin ar unwaith yn wraidd, colli ei phryder ar y ffordd.En: Anwen, crossing from worried to immediate laughter from the heart, lost her anxiety along the way.Cy: Roedd hi'n uchelfod hyn yn llawer mwy gwerthfawr nag unrhyw archwiliad.En: She found this far more precious than any exam.Cy: Dal oedd gan Gareth, hyd er gwaetha'r potes o balchder, gwenu â wynebau glas.En: Despite a slight sense of pride, Gareth was still smiling with a blushing face.Cy: Trodd at Gwen a phawb eraill yn y siop gydag edifeirwch yn ei lygaid.En: He turned to Gwen and everyone else in the shop with regret in his eyes.Cy: "Mae'n ddrwg gennyf, Gwen," dywedodd Gareth.En: "I'm sorry, Gwen," said Gareth.Cy: "Gad i mi lanhau'r llanast achos fi."En: "Let me clean up the mess I made."Cy: Ac felly, gyda phapur gwerth y sain a sgwrwyr te, dechreuodd Gareth adferi'r fflachio.En: And so, with the sound of paper towels and tea scrubbers, Gareth began to restore the area.Cy: Yn y diwedd, safodd Dafydd mewn sêrgaroedd a chynorthwyodd hefyd.En: In the end, Dafydd stood with affection and helped as well.Cy: Nod Gwen gyda thrallod garsynol dywsoledig yw, "Os gallaf gael draig yma sydd yn glanhau fel chi, mae'n rhaid ei warchod."En: Gwen said with genuine affection, "If I can get a dragon here who cleans like you, it must be cherished."Cy: "Ond nawr," mynychodd Gwen mewn chwerthin, "cadw holl ddraig tarân yn ddynol tan nesaf.En: "But now," continued Gwen with a laugh, "keep all fire-breathing dragons human until next time.Cy: Potyn o de am ddim fydd gwobr i chi."En: A free pot of tea will be your reward."Cy: Chwarddodd y tri ffrind yn unol, ac roedd Anwen yn fwy serchus...
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