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Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Ancient Wisdom: A Journey of Self-Discovery in Welsh Ruins
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Cy: Ar fer pistyll, roedd Carys yn archwilio hen adfeilion Cymru.
En: Near a waterfall, Carys explored the ancient ruins of Wales.

Cy: Yr haul yn cynhesu ei hwyneb, a’r gwynt ysgafn yn siglo’r blodau gwyllt.
En: The sun warmed her face, and the gentle breeze swayed the wildflowers.

Cy: Roedd hi’n chwilio am atebion, am arwydd i’w dyfodol.
En: She was searching for answers, a sign for her future.

Cy: Mae'r adfeilion hyn, wrth eu bodoli mor hen, wedi adfeddu rhinwedd o wybodaeth a straeon hen amser.
En: These ruins, by their very old age, had reclaimed a virtue of knowledge and ancient stories.

Cy: Cerddodd hi trwy'r glaswellt a’r cysgodion carreg.
En: She walked through the grass and stone shadows.

Cy: Roedd Carys yn fyfyrio.
En: Carys was reflecting.

Cy: Ai’r llwybr roedd hi arno yn y bywyd yn gywir i hi?
En: Was the path she was on in life the right one for her?

Cy: Ai arthog teimlo felly?
En: Was it wrong to feel this way?

Cy: Roedd hi'n ansicr.
En: She was uncertain.

Cy: Roedd y cerrig a'r wal yn siarad, fel pe bai ganddyn nhw gyfrinachau i rannu.
En: The stones and the walls seemed to speak, as if they had secrets to share.

Cy: Mae'r lle hwn yn aros gyda hanesion.
En: This place held stories.

Cy: Pob carreg, pob hollt yn dwyn i gof hanesion hen.
En: Every stone, every crack, bore memories of the old times.

Cy: Carys yn edrych dros y dyffryn tawel.
En: Carys looked over the quiet valley.

Cy: Roedd hi'n gwybod bod yr ateb yma rywle.
En: She knew the answer was here somewhere.

Cy: Wrth iddi gerdded ymhellach i’r adfeilion, trodd y ffordd yn anoddach.
En: As she walked further into the ruins, the path became more difficult.

Cy: Roedd y tir yn anwastad, y drenau a’r mieri yn rhwystr iddi.
En: The terrain was uneven, and the brambles and thorns were obstacles.

Cy: Roedd gorgyffwrdd rhwng y bywyd modern ac yr hen adfeilion.
En: There was an overlap between modern life and the old ruins.

Cy: Ei feddyliau oedd her fwyaf iddi, yn troi ac yn tynnu.
En: Her thoughts were her biggest challenge, swirling and pulling.

Cy: A ddylai hi gadw i ddod o hyd i’r ateb, neu a ddylai hi droi nôl?
En: Should she keep looking for the answer, or should she turn back?

Cy: Roedd ei chorffynnau’n dechrau teimlo’r blinder.
En: Her limbs began to feel the fatigue.

Cy: Rhoes hi eistedd ar garreg fawr, wrth fwyngloddio ei meddyliau.
En: She sat on a large stone, mining her thoughts.

Cy: Feddyliai Carys a oedd hi'n gwneud gwaith cywir yno.
En: Carys wondered if she was doing the right thing there.

Cy: Roedd hi'n ansicr.
En: She was uncertain.

Cy: Yn y funud hon, daeth hi o hyd i rywbeth anarferol.
En: In that moment, she found something unusual.

Cy: Yng nghanol yr adfeilion, canfyddodd hen enaid carreg gyda hen ysgrifen arno.
En: Amidst the ruins, she discovered an old stone soul with ancient writing on it.

Cy: Agosodd at y carreg.
En: She approached the stone.

Cy: Yr arysgriff, er ei fod yn ddiffygiol ac yn amser-wedi darfod, yn crybwyllai “Calon gadarn, llwybr clir.”
En: The inscription, though flawed and time-worn, mentioned “Steadfast heart, clear path.”

Cy: Wrth ddarllen y geiriau hyn, teimlodd Carys...

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The Shoreline of Memories: A Heartfelt Journey Beyond Loss
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Cy: Ar draethlin tawel, o dan leuad lwyd llydan, sefai Cerys.
En: On a quiet shoreline, under a wide gray moon, stood Cerys.

Cy: Roedd y noson yn dawel, a’r tonnau yn rholio’n gerddorol ar y traeth.
En: The night was calm, and the waves rolled musically onto the beach.

Cy: Roedd yma atgofion.
En: There were memories here.

Cy: Atgofion o cariad, chwerthin, a hapusrwydd.
En: Memories of love, laughter, and happiness.

Cy: Cerys a’i phriod, Dafydd, treuliodd bob haf yma.
En: Cerys and her husband, Dafydd, had spent every summer here.

Cy: Nawr, roedd hi yma ar ei phen ei hun.
En: Now, she was here alone.

Cy: Y golau lleuad yn castio cysgodion hir ar y tywod.
En: The moonlight cast long shadows on the sand.

Cy: Roedd y cwsg mor bell.
En: Sleep was so far away.

Cy: Roedd y dyddiau gyda Dafydd fel breuddwyd.
En: The days with Dafydd seemed like a dream.

Cy: Tynodd anadl ddofn a cherdded tuag at y don.
En: She took a deep breath and walked towards the wave.

Cy: “Wyt ti’n cofio?” dywedodd hi'n feddal, fel pe bai Dafydd yn dal i wrando.
En: “Do you remember?” she said softly, as if Dafydd were still listening.

Cy: Eisteddodd ar y tywod, y tu allan i hen le cudd.
En: She sat on the sand, outside their old hiding spot.

Cy: Roedd y llanw ar ei ffordd i mewn, gan adael cragen haul newydd sbon ger ei throed.
En: The tide was coming in, leaving a brand-new seashell near her foot.

Cy: Cymerodd hi’r gragen a dal at ei chalon.
En: She picked up the shell and held it to her heart.

Cy: Nofiodd cofion melys trwy ei meddwl.
En: Sweet memories floated through her mind.

Cy: “Rydw i’n dy golli,” whispered hi'n dawel, gan wylio’r tonnau’n rholio.
En: “I miss you,” she whispered quietly, watching the waves roll.

Cy: Roedd y tonnau yn ffrwydro ar y lan, megis ei theimladau ei hun yn ffrwydro yn ei chalon.
En: The waves crashed onto the shore, mirroring her feelings crashing in her heart.

Cy: Roedd aros yn mynd yn anodd.
En: Staying was becoming difficult.

Cy: Tynnodd ei hun i fyny, a cherdded i’w hoff le gyda Dafydd.
En: She pulled herself up and walked to her favorite spot with Dafydd.

Cy: Roedd hi’n ei wybod ymlaen llaw.
En: She knew it by heart.

Cy: Bob tro roedd Dafydd yn codi pabell fach, a gwylio’r ser gyda’i gilydd.
En: Every time, Dafydd would pitch a small tent, and they would watch the stars together.

Cy: Yn y fan honno, symudodd y tywod a darganfod hen bapur, wedi hir amser ei gladdu.
En: In that very spot, she moved the sand and found an old paper, long buried.

Cy: Roedd y galon yn curo wrth weld ei ysgrifen.
En: Her heart raced upon seeing his handwriting.

Cy: "Cerys, cariad fy mywyd, pan fyddi di’n darllen hwn, byddaf efallai wedi mynd. Ond cofia byw bywyd llawn a hapus. Cariad, Dafydd.”
En: “Cerys, love of my life, when you read this, I may be gone. But remember to live a full and happy life. Love, Dafydd.”

Cy: Y llanw yn dod yn nes, a’r dagrau’n llifo.
En: The tide was coming closer, and the tears were flowing.

Cy: Teimlai llaw Dafydd fel pe bai’n dal ei dwylo eto, megis gynt.
En: She felt Dafydd’s hand as if he were holding hers again, like before.

Cy: Llwyddodd i wenu trwy'r dagrau.
En: She managed...

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Harmony at the Harbor: Old Meets New in a Coastal Town
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Cy: Yn heulog haf, dychwelodd Eira i'w thref enedigol ar ôl astudio dramor.
En: On a sunny summer day, Eira returned to her hometown after studying abroad.

Cy: Roedd y dre fach arfordirol yn ei hatgoffa o'i phlentyndod.
En: The small coastal town reminded her of her childhood.

Cy: Dyma lle mae'r clogwyni serth yn cwrdd â'r traethau tywodlyd, a'r tai pinc a glas yn addurno'r tirwedd.
En: This was where the steep cliffs met the sandy beaches, and the pink and blue houses decorated the landscape.

Cy: Roedd cychod pysgota yn symud yn araf yn y porthladd, a'r môr yn sibrwd hanesion hen.
En: Fishing boats moved slowly in the harbor, and the sea whispered old stories.

Cy: Pan gyrhaeddodd Eira, cerddodd ar hyd y stryd fawr.
En: When Eira arrived, she walked along the main street.

Cy: Gwelodd hen ffrindiau ac adeiladau cyfarwydd, ond roedd y lle'n teimlo'n wahanol.
En: She saw old friends and familiar buildings, but the place felt different.

Cy: Roedd yr amser dramor wedi newid ei safbwyntiau.
En: Her time abroad had changed her perspectives.

Cy: Roedd un hen ffrind, Alun, yn pysgotwr lleol.
En: One old friend, Alun, was a local fisherman.

Cy: Yn gryf ac yn draddodiadol, roedd e'n caru ei dref a'i ffordd o fyw.
En: Strong and traditional, he loved his town and way of life.

Cy: Un diwrnod gwelodd Eira Alun wrth y porthladd.
En: One day Eira saw Alun at the harbor.

Cy: Gwelodd y peth yn naturiol i chwilio am safbwynt newydd arno.
En: She felt it was natural to look for a new perspective on him.

Cy: Hi a symudodd tua fe gyda gwên fawr.
En: She moved towards him with a big smile.

Cy: “Helo, Alun!
En: "Hello, Alun!"

Cy: ” meddai Eira yn llawen.
En: said Eira cheerfully.

Cy: “Shwmae, Eira.
En: "Hi, Eira.

Cy: Sut mae’r byd mawr wedi dy drin di?
En: How has the big world treated you?"

Cy: ” gofynnodd Alun, gan wersylla yn ôl.
En: asked Alun, leaning back.

Cy: "Mae'n wych.
En: "It's great.

Cy: Ond rwy'n hapus i fod adref," atebodd Eira.
En: But I'm happy to be home," Eira replied.

Cy: "Da iawn.
En: "Good.

Cy: Ond beth wyt ti'n meddwl am y dre?
En: But what do you think of the town?"

Cy: " gofynnodd Alun.
En: asked Alun.

Cy: "Mae'n iawn ond efallai y gallwn newid rhai pethau," meddai Eira yn betrus.
En: "It's fine, but maybe we could change some things," said Eira hesitantly.

Cy: “Newid?
En: "Change?

Cy: Pa fath o newid?
En: What kind of change?"

Cy: ” croesholodd Alun.
En: Alun inquired.

Cy: "Wel, rwy’n meddwl am wirfoddoli yn yr wŷl leol.
En: "Well, I’m thinking about volunteering at the local festival.

Cy: Efallai bod gormodedd o hen bethau," meddai Eira gan edrych i lawr yn betrusgar.
En: Maybe there's too much old stuff," said Eira, looking down hesitantly.

Cy: Cymerodd Alun anadl ddofn.
En: Alun took a deep breath.

Cy: "Okay, os wyt ti'n meddwl felly.
En: "Okay, if you think so.

Cy: Mi ti wirfoddoli yn yr wŷl, fi 'di dy dywys," atebodd Alun yn gryf.
En: You volunteer at the festival, and I'll guide you," replied Alun strongly.

Cy: Roedd y ddau yn gwybod bod hyn yn arwyddocaol—y newydd a'r hen, y modern a'r traddodiadol.
En: They...

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Harmony in the Hills: Love and Labor on a Welsh Farm
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Cy: Am ben bore, pan oedd y haul yn codi dros fryniau gwyrdd Cymru, cerddodd Rhodri trwy ei gaeau.
En: One fine morning, as the sun rose over the green hills of Wales, Rhodri walked through his fields.

Cy: Roedd ei fferm yn hardd.
En: His farm was beautiful.

Cy: Roedd y blodau'n blodeuo a'r defaid yn pori.
En: The flowers were blooming, and the sheep were grazing.

Cy: Mae Rhodri yn ffermwr ifanc.
En: Rhodri is a young farmer with dreams.

Cy: Mae ganddo freuddwydion.
En: Yes, he wants to expand his farm.

Cy: Ydy, eisiau gwneud ei fferm yn fwy.
En: But he has a secret.

Cy: Ond mae ganddo gyfrinach.
En: He loves music.

Cy: Mae'n caru cerddoriaeth.
En: One day, Ffion walked onto the farm.

Cy: Un diwrnod, cerddodd Ffion i'r fferm.
En: She was a photographer who loved capturing rural life.

Cy: Roedd hi'n ffotograffydd.
En: She wanted to create a book of photos.

Cy: Yn caru tynnu lluniau o fywyd cefn gwlad.
En: She thought Rhodri’s farm was the perfect place.

Cy: Roedd hi eisiau creu llyfr o luniau.
En: “Hello,” said Ffion.

Cy: Roedd hi'n meddwl bod fferm Rhodri yn lle perffaith.
En: “My name is Ffion.

Cy: “Helô,” meddai Ffion.
En: I’d like to take pictures of your farm.

Cy: “Fy enw i yw Ffion.
En: Can we work together?”

Cy: Hoffwn dynnu lluniau o’ch fferm.
En: Rhodri was hesitant.

Cy: Allwn ni weithio gyda’n gilydd?”
En: He worries about his farm.

Cy: Roedd Rhodri yn betrusgar.
En: He doesn’t like strangers.

Cy: Mae'n poeni am ei fferm.
En: His farm is challenging and involves a lot of work.

Cy: Nid yw’n hoffi pobl dieithr.
En: But he saw passion in Ffion’s eyes.

Cy: Roedd ei fferm yn anodd a llawer o waith.
En: “Alright,” Rhodri said eventually.

Cy: Ond, gwelodd angerdd yn llygaid Ffion.
En: “You can stay.

Cy: “Iawn,” meddai Rhodri yn y diwedd.
En: But you must respect my farm and my work.”

Cy: “Gallwch chi aros.
En: In the following days, Ffion took pictures.

Cy: Ond, bydd rhaid parchu fy fferm a pharchu fy ngwaith.”
En: Beautiful pictures of the sheep, flowers, and fields.

Cy: Y dyddiau nesaf, bu Ffion yn tynnu lluniau.
En: But she also saw the hardships.

Cy: Lluniau hardd o'r defaid, blodau a'r caeau.
En: The storms, the long and hard labor.

Cy: Ond, roedd hi hefyd yn gweld y pethau anodd.
En: Rhodri saw Ffion taking pictures of the hardships as well.

Cy: Y stormydd, y llafur hir a chaled.
En: He was worried.

Cy: Roedd Rhodri yn gweld Ffion yn tynnu lluniau o'r caledi hefyd.
En: “Why are you taking pictures of this?” he asked angrily.

Cy: Roedd yn pryderu.
En: “It doesn’t show the farm at its best.”

Cy: “Pam ydych chi'n tynnu lluniau o hyn?” gofynnodd yn grac.
En: “Rhodri,” said Ffion softly.

Cy: “Nid yw’n dangos y fferm ar ei gorau.”
En: “This is what farm life is.

Cy: “Rhodri,” meddai Ffion yn feddal.
En: The hardships are also beautiful.

Cy: “Dyma beth yw bywyd fferm.
En: They give character.

Cy: Mae’r caledi hefyd yn braf.
En: They make the successes more meaningful.”

Cy: Mae'n rhoi cymeriad.
En: Rhodri felt confused.

Cy: Mae'n gwneud...

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Strawberries, Art, and the Power of Friendship in Caerphilly
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Cy: Cael Haf bywiog oedd.
En: It was a lively summer.

Cy: Caerffili Marchnad yn llawn bywyd.
En: Caerphilly Market was brimming with life.

Cy: Stondinau'n gweiddi gyda lliwiau a synau.
En: Stalls shouting with colors and sounds.

Cy: Rai stondin gyda ffrwythau.
En: Some stalls with fruits.

Cy: Rai stondin gyda chrefftau.
En: Some stalls with crafts.

Cy: Roedd pobl yn cerdded, sgwrsio, a phrynu.
En: People walking, chatting, and buying.

Cy: Yn un stondin ffrwythau, roedd mefus coch iawn.
En: At one fruit stall, there were very red strawberries.

Cy: Rhys, artist lleol, a Megan, newyddiadurwraig newydd i'r dref, yn safio wrth stondin.
En: Rhys, a local artist, and Megan, a new journalist in town, stood by the stall.

Cy: Rhys yn edrych ar y mefus.
En: Rhys was looking at the strawberries.

Cy: Megan hefyd.
En: Megan was too.

Cy: Roeddent ill dau yn caru mefus.
En: They both loved strawberries.

Cy: "Mae'r mefus yma'n edrych yn flasus iawn," dywedodd Rhys gyda gwên fach.
En: "These strawberries look very tasty," said Rhys with a small smile.

Cy: "Ydyn, wir!" atebodd Megan, "Ydw i newydd symud yma. Dw i'n chwilio am straeon lleol diddorol."
En: "Yes, indeed!" replied Megan, "I have just moved here. I'm looking for interesting local stories."

Cy: "Ti'n newydd yma? Beth wyt ti'n meddwl o Gaerffili hyd yn hyn?"
En: "You're new here? What do you think of Caerphilly so far?"

Cy: "Mae'n lle hyfryd, ond dwi'n teimlo ychydig yn unig," cyfaddefodd Megan.
En: "It's a lovely place, but I feel a bit lonely," Megan admitted.

Cy: "Dwi'n artist," meddai Rhys yn swil, "Dwi eisiau cael fy ngwaith yn cael ei adnabod. Ond... mae'n anodd."
En: "I'm an artist," Rhys said shyly, "I want my work to be recognized. But... it's difficult."

Cy: Megan yn edrych â diddordeb. "Beth am i mi weld dy waith? Falle gallaf ysgrifennu amdani."
En: Megan looked interested. "How about I see your work? Maybe I could write about it."

Cy: Roedd Rhys yn petruso, ond teimlodd rhyw deimlad cyfforddus gyda Megan. "Wel, mae gen i arddangosfa fach nos yfory, os hoffet ti ddod…"
En: Rhys hesitated but felt a comfortable feeling with Megan. "Well, I have a small exhibition tomorrow night, if you would like to come..."

Cy: "Fyddwn i'n caru dod," atebodd Megan gyda charedigrwydd.
En: "I would love to come," replied Megan kindly.

Cy: Noson yr arddangosfa.
En: Exhibition night.

Cy: Rhys yn bryderus.
En: Rhys was nervous.

Cy: Megan yn dod i mewn, yn syth i'r galon y lle.
En: Megan walked in, straight to the heart of the place.

Cy: Golau cynnes yn ystafell, paentiadau Rhys yn sgleinio ar waliau.
En: Warm light in the room, Rhys's paintings shining on the walls.

Cy: "Wow..." oedd ymateb cyntaf Megan. Roedd hi'n wirioneddol syfrdanol.
En: "Wow..." was Megan's first response. She was truly stunned.

Cy: Rhys yn gwenu, ond teimlai'n ansicr. "Beth wyt ti'n meddwl?"
En: Rhys smiled but felt uncertain. "What do you think?"

Cy: "Mae'n anhygoel. Dwi'n credu y gallai pobl hoffi dy waith yn arw," meddai Megan yn dawel, yn cofio ei hanes chwerw ac yn poeni rhag ymddiried eto.
En: "It's incredible. I think people would really like your work," Megan said quietly, remembering...

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Secrets Unearthed: Alys and Gareth's Hidden Bunker Adventure
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Mae'r haul yn tywynnu trwy'r coed trwchus, gan greu cysgodion ar hyd llawr y goedwig.
En: The sun shone through the dense trees, casting shadows along the forest floor.

Cy: Alys a Gareth cerdded yn araf tuag at fynedfa cudd y bunkeri gyfrinachol.
En: Alys and Gareth walked slowly towards the hidden entrance of the secret bunker.

Cy: Roedd y ddau wedi clywed am y bunkeri hon drwy'r gymdeithas hanes lleol, ac roeddent yn gyffrous i ddechrau eu gwaith gwirfoddol.
En: They had heard about this bunker through the local history society and were excited to begin their volunteer work.

Cy: Roedd Alys yn barod i ddarganfod straeon cudd o'r gorffennol, tra roedd Gareth eisiau deall pensaernïaeth y bunkeri er mwyn ysbrydoli ei brosiectau adnewyddu.
En: Alys was eager to uncover hidden stories from the past, while Gareth wanted to understand the architecture of the bunker to inspire his renovation projects.

Cy: Wrth agor drws trwm y bunkeri, fe gawsant eu croesawu gan arogl musty papur a metel rhydu.
En: As they opened the heavy door of the bunker, they were greeted by the musty smell of paper and rusting metal.

Cy: Roedd colau lampau eu pennau yn bownsio oddi ar wal y bunkeri, yn datgelu'r cofnodion hanesyddol wedi'u pacio ar y silffoedd.
En: The beams of their headlamps bounced off the bunker walls, revealing historical records packed on the shelves.

Cy: Roedd gwaith caled o'u blaenau, ond roeddent yn gwybod y byddai eu hymdrechion yn rhoi golwg newydd ar hanes.
En: There was hard work ahead of them, but they knew their efforts would bring a fresh perspective on history.

Cy: "Cawn ni ddechrau yma," meddai Alys gyda chyffro yn ei llais, yn pwyntio tuag at gabinet mawr llawn dogfennau.
En: "We can start here," said Alys excitedly, pointing to a large cabinet full of documents.

Cy: "Mae llawer o bethau i'w ddarganfod.
En: "There are many things to discover."

Cy: "Roedd Gareth yn edrych o'i amgylch, chwilio am unrhyw fanylion pensaernïol sydd a allai ddangos technegau'r adeiladwyr.
En: Gareth looked around, searching for any architectural details that might reveal the builders' techniques.

Cy: Roedd y bunkeri yn llawer mwy cymhleth na'r disgwyl.
En: The bunker was much more complex than expected.

Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i ni wneud yn gyflym," dywedodd, gan gofio'r pwysau o'i waith arall.
En: "We need to work quickly," he said, remembering the pressure from his other work.

Cy: Ond roedd Alys yn gwybod bod angen mwy o amser arnynt i wneud y gwaith yn iawn.
En: But Alys knew they needed more time to do the job properly.

Cy: "Dwi angen mwy o amser," meddai Alys yn ddi-oed.
En: "I need more time," Alys said firmly.

Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i mi archwilio'r dogfennau hyn yn drylwyr.
En: "I have to thoroughly examine these documents.

Cy: Bydd yn cymryd mwy o amser na'r disgwyl.
En: It will take longer than expected."

Cy: "Roedd Gareth yn meddwl am y prosiectau eraill oedd yn aros amdano, ond gwnaeth benderfyniad pwysig.
En: Gareth thought about the other projects awaiting him but made an important decision.

Cy: "Byddaf yn gohirio fy mhrosiectau eraill i dy helpu," dywedodd yn bendant.
En: "I will delay my other projects to help you," he said decisively.

Cy: "Rydym yn gallu cydweithio'n agosach i gyfuno ein harbenigedd.
En: "We can work more...