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Discovering Legacy: A Journey Through Castell Caerdydd
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Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Discovering Legacy: A Journey Through Castell Caerdydd
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Story Transcript:
Cy: O fewn muriau cadarn Castell Caerdydd, bleudranchiadau ceirios yn blodeuo'n llachar, roedd Rhys ac Eira yn cerdded yn araf.
En: Within the strong walls of Castell Caerdydd, bright cherry blossoms bloomed vibrantly as Rhys and Eira walked slowly.
Cy: Bu'n hafan iddynt o banig cyflym y ddinas, lle roedd cariwlion adar yn llenwi'r awyr.
En: It was a haven for them from the fast-paced panic of the city, where the chime of birds filled the air.
Cy: Roedd Rhys, gyda'i drwyn bob amser mewn llyfr, yn llawn gobaith i ddarganfod hanes cudd eu teulu.
En: Rhys, always with his nose in a book, was full of hope to uncover hidden family history.
Cy: Ochr yn ochr ag ef, roedd Eira, ei chwaer fach, yn fwy amheus.
En: Beside him, was Eira, his younger sister, who was more skeptical.
Cy: Ond roedd hi'n mwynhau treulio amser gyda Rhys, hyd yn oed os oedd yn golygu dilyn trywydd llai dealladwy.
En: But she enjoyed spending time with Rhys, even if it meant following a less comprehensible path.
Cy: "A wyti'n siŵr am hyn?
En: "Are you sure about this?"
Cy: " gofynnodd Eira, syllu ar y torff uchel yn y cyntedd.
En: Eira asked, gazing at the high archway in the hallway.
Cy: "Mae'n teimlo braidd yn ffôl.
En: "It feels a bit foolish."
Cy: ""Rhaid i ni gael gwybod," dywedodd Rhys yn bendant.
En: "We have to find out," Rhys said decisively.
Cy: "Mae yna hanes i'r teulu hwn, a dyma ble mae'n dechrau.
En: "There is a history to this family, and this is where it starts."
Cy: "Er nad oedd gan Eira ddiddordeb mawr mewn hanes fel ei brawd, roedd ganddi sicrwydd taw Rhys oedd man geni'r diddordeb hwn.
En: Although Eira didn't have a great interest in history like her brother, she was certain that Rhys was the birthplace of this curiosity.
Cy: Roedd posib y gallai fod rhieni neu gyndeidiau yn cuddio rhywbeth mawr, efallai rhyw swydd ddefnyddiol fel porthor neu was cawr, ond syniad Rhys oedd llawer mwy ysbrydoledig.
En: There was a possibility that parents or ancestors were hiding something significant, perhaps some useful role like a porter or a giant's servant, but Rhys's idea was much more inspiring.
Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded drwy'r coridorau carreg, daethant i archifau'r castell.
En: As they walked through the stone corridors, they arrived at the castle archives.
Cy: Roedd arwydd yn dangos "Gwaharddedig" ond cafodd Rhys ei atynnu at y lle hwn fel magnesydd.
En: A sign indicated "Forbidden" but Rhys was drawn to this place like a magnet.
Cy: "Dyma'r lle," dywedodd, ei llais yn llawn cyffro ac ofn.
En: "This is the place," he said, his voice full of excitement and fear.
Cy: Eira ysgydwodd ei phen, gan ddymuno eu bod nhw'n bwyta hufen iâ yn hytrach, ond caniataodd y rhefru i fynd ymlaen gyda chyffro Rhys.
En: Eira shook her head, wishing they were eating ice cream instead, but allowed the whimsicalness to proceed with Rhys's excitement.
Cy: Nid oedd yn gallu gwrthsefyll ei egni pan oedd wedi setlo ar mission ei galon.
En: She couldn't resist his energy when he was set on his heart's mission.
Cy: Pan agorodd Rhys ddrws lle tawel, a oedd heb ei ddefnyddio am amser hir, rhoddodd eu cael ganolfan archifau syfrdanol.
En: When Rhys opened a quiet door, unused for a long time, they found themselves in a stunning archival center.
Cy: Yno, ymysg llai o lwch a hen chwilod papur, roedd siwrne ddeng mlyneddoedd wedi'i hystyried.
En: There, amidst less dust and old paper beetles, was a journey of ten years considered.
Cy: Yn sydyn, tynnodd llyfr diar eu sylw.
En: Suddenly, a book caught their attention.
Cy: "Dagryw Hen," oedd y teitl, ac roedd yn disgrifio bywoliaeth a gwaith cyndeidiau artistig.
En: "Dagryw Hen," was the title, and it described the livelihood and work of artistic ancestors.
Cy: "Artistiaid?
En: "Artists?"
Cy: " dychrynodd Rhys, yn disgwyl llinach sanctaidd.
En: Rhys exclaimed, expecting a sacred lineage.
Cy: "Efallai'r un mor werthfawr," dywedodd Eira, yn syfrdanu gan lyfrynnod dogfennog am siop ddilladau mawr ei hangen yn ne Cymru.
En: "Perhaps just as valuable," Eira said, astonished by a documented booklet about a prominent clothing store in South Wales.
Cy: Golygai'r cylchgrawn fod eu teulu yn enwog am grefft gain yn hytrach na safle'r teulu brenhinol.
En: The magazine implied that their family was famous for fine craftsmanship rather than royal family status.
Cy: Roedd homynnyniadau o ofal, celf a chalon yn mynd yn ddyfnach na blodau'r achau.
En: The inklings of care, art, and heart went deeper than the flowers of pedigree.
Cy: Yn y diwedd, aeth y brawd a'r chwaer yn ôl drwy'r orgor gleision, golau haul yn tywynnu o gwmpas eu meddyliau.
En: In the end, the brother and sister went back through the blue corridor, sunlight shining around their thoughts.
Cy: Nid oeddyn nhw'n disgyn o frenin, ond roedd gwreiddiau'n gryf mewn priodoldeb a gwerth.
En: They were not descended from kings, but their roots were strong in decency and worth.
Cy: "Cawn ni gymaint i garu," dywedodd Eira, gan gario cerdyn uwchben ei phenaeth, i atgoffa'n ddybachu.
En: "We have so much to love," Eira said, holding a card above her head, to remind them gently.
Cy: Roedd Rhys yn gwenu, gan sylweddoli gwir ddwyieithrwydd eu stori:Mewn pob teulu daeth glanedigedd a balchder yn groesffordd, hanes go iawn oedd eu hunaniaeth.
En: Rhys smiled, realizing the true bilingualism of their story: In every family, neatness and pride crossed paths, real history was their identity.
Cy: Roedd Eira yn cyfeidio bod eu treftadaeth, er mor arferol, yn drist a hyfryd i'r ddau.
En: Eira conveyed that their heritage, though common, was melancholy and delightful to both.
Cy: "Awn ni i fwyta hufen iâ?
En: "Shall we go eat ice cream?"
Cy: " Awgrymodd Rhys, a'r ddau'n gwybod nad oes angen mantell frenhinol i fwynhau melysion bywyd.
En: Rhys suggested, and both of them knew no royal mantle was needed to enjoy life's sweetness.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:
Cy: O fewn muriau cadarn Castell Caerdydd, bleudranchiadau ceirios yn blodeuo'n llachar, roedd Rhys ac Eira yn cerdded yn araf.
En: Within the strong walls of Castell Caerdydd, bright cherry blossoms bloomed vibrantly as Rhys and Eira walked slowly.
Cy: Bu'n hafan iddynt o banig cyflym y ddinas, lle roedd cariwlion adar yn llenwi'r awyr.
En: It was a haven for them from the fast-paced panic of the city, where the chime of birds filled the air.
Cy: Roedd Rhys, gyda'i drwyn bob amser mewn llyfr, yn llawn gobaith i ddarganfod hanes cudd eu teulu.
En: Rhys, always with his nose in a book, was full of hope to uncover hidden family history.
Cy: Ochr yn ochr ag ef, roedd Eira, ei chwaer fach, yn fwy amheus.
En: Beside him, was Eira, his younger sister, who was more skeptical.
Cy: Ond roedd hi'n mwynhau treulio amser gyda Rhys, hyd yn oed os oedd yn golygu dilyn trywydd llai dealladwy.
En: But she enjoyed spending time with Rhys, even if it meant following a less comprehensible path.
Cy: "A wyti'n siŵr am hyn?
En: "Are you sure about this?"
Cy: " gofynnodd Eira, syllu ar y torff uchel yn y cyntedd.
En: Eira asked, gazing at the high archway in the hallway.
Cy: "Mae'n teimlo braidd yn ffôl.
En: "It feels a bit foolish."
Cy: ""Rhaid i ni gael gwybod," dywedodd Rhys yn bendant.
En: "We have to find out," Rhys said decisively.
Cy: "Mae yna hanes i'r teulu hwn, a dyma ble mae'n dechrau.
En: "There is a history to this family, and this is where it starts."
Cy: "Er nad oedd gan Eira ddiddordeb mawr mewn hanes fel ei brawd, roedd ganddi sicrwydd taw Rhys oedd man geni'r diddordeb hwn.
En: Although Eira didn't have a great interest in history like her brother, she was certain that Rhys was the birthplace of this curiosity.
Cy: Roedd posib y gallai fod rhieni neu gyndeidiau yn cuddio rhywbeth mawr, efallai rhyw swydd ddefnyddiol fel porthor neu was cawr, ond syniad Rhys oedd llawer mwy ysbrydoledig.
En: There was a possibility that parents or ancestors were hiding something significant, perhaps some useful role like a porter or a giant's servant, but Rhys's idea was much more inspiring.
Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded drwy'r coridorau carreg, daethant i archifau'r castell.
En: As they walked through the stone corridors, they arrived at the castle archives.
Cy: Roedd arwydd yn dangos "Gwaharddedig" ond cafodd Rhys ei atynnu at y lle hwn fel magnesydd.
En: A sign indicated "Forbidden" but Rhys was drawn to this place like a magnet.
Cy: "Dyma'r lle," dywedodd, ei llais yn llawn cyffro ac ofn.
En: "This is the place," he said, his voice full of excitement and fear.
Cy: Eira ysgydwodd ei phen, gan ddymuno eu bod nhw'n bwyta hufen iâ yn hytrach, ond caniataodd y rhefru i fynd ymlaen gyda chyffro Rhys.
En: Eira shook her head, wishing they were eating ice cream instead, but allowed the whimsicalness to proceed with Rhys's excitement.
Cy: Nid oedd yn gallu gwrthsefyll ei egni pan oedd wedi setlo ar mission ei galon.
En: She couldn't resist his energy when he was set on his heart's mission.
Cy: Pan agorodd Rhys ddrws lle tawel, a oedd heb ei ddefnyddio am amser hir, rhoddodd eu cael ganolfan archifau syfrdanol.
En: When Rhys opened a quiet door, unused for a long time, they found themselves in a stunning archival center.
Cy: Yno, ymysg llai o lwch a hen chwilod papur, roedd siwrne ddeng mlyneddoedd wedi'i hystyried.
En: There, amidst less dust and old paper beetles, was a journey of ten years considered.
Cy: Yn sydyn, tynnodd llyfr diar eu sylw.
En: Suddenly, a book caught their attention.
Cy: "Dagryw Hen," oedd y teitl, ac roedd yn disgrifio bywoliaeth a gwaith cyndeidiau artistig.
En: "Dagryw Hen," was the title, and it described the livelihood and work of artistic ancestors.
Cy: "Artistiaid?
En: "Artists?"
Cy: " dychrynodd Rhys, yn disgwyl llinach sanctaidd.
En: Rhys exclaimed, expecting a sacred lineage.
Cy: "Efallai'r un mor werthfawr," dywedodd Eira, yn syfrdanu gan lyfrynnod dogfennog am siop ddilladau mawr ei hangen yn ne Cymru.
En: "Perhaps just as valuable," Eira said, astonished by a documented booklet about a prominent clothing store in South Wales.
Cy: Golygai'r cylchgrawn fod eu teulu yn enwog am grefft gain yn hytrach na safle'r teulu brenhinol.
En: The magazine implied that their family was famous for fine craftsmanship rather than royal family status.
Cy: Roedd homynnyniadau o ofal, celf a chalon yn mynd yn ddyfnach na blodau'r achau.
En: The inklings of care, art, and heart went deeper than the flowers of pedigree.
Cy: Yn y diwedd, aeth y brawd a'r chwaer yn ôl drwy'r orgor gleision, golau haul yn tywynnu o gwmpas eu meddyliau.
En: In the end, the brother and sister went back through the blue corridor, sunlight shining around their thoughts.
Cy: Nid oeddyn nhw'n disgyn o frenin, ond roedd gwreiddiau'n gryf mewn priodoldeb a gwerth.
En: They were not descended from kings, but their roots were strong in decency and worth.
Cy: "Cawn ni gymaint i garu," dywedodd Eira, gan gario cerdyn uwchben ei phenaeth, i atgoffa'n ddybachu.
En: "We have so much to love," Eira said, holding a card above her head, to remind them gently.
Cy: Roedd Rhys yn gwenu, gan sylweddoli gwir ddwyieithrwydd eu stori:Mewn pob teulu daeth glanedigedd a balchder yn groesffordd, hanes go iawn oedd eu hunaniaeth.
En: Rhys smiled, realizing the true bilingualism of their story: In every family, neatness and pride crossed paths, real history was their identity.
Cy: Roedd Eira yn cyfeidio bod eu treftadaeth, er mor arferol, yn drist a hyfryd i'r ddau.
En: Eira conveyed that their heritage, though common, was melancholy and delightful to both.
Cy: "Awn ni i fwyta hufen iâ?
En: "Shall we go eat ice cream?"
Cy: " Awgrymodd Rhys, a'r ddau'n gwybod nad oes angen mantell frenhinol i fwynhau melysion bywyd.
En: Rhys suggested, and both of them knew no royal mantle was needed to enjoy life's sweetness.
Vocabulary Words:
- vibrantly: llachar
- haven: hafan
- chime: cariwlion
- skeptical: amheus
- comprehensible: dealladwy
- archway: torff
- decisively: bendant
- birthplace: man geni
- significant: mawr
- porter: porthor
- enticing: ysbrydoledig
- corridor: coridor
- archives: archifau
- forbidden: gwaharddedig
- foolish: ffôl
- whimsicalness: rhefru
- unused: heb ei ddefnyddio
- archival: archifau
- documented: dogfennog
- livelihood: bywoliaeth
- craftsmanship: crefft gain
- pedigree: achau
- lineage: llinach
- stunning: syfrdanol
- descent: disgyn
- neatness: glanedigedd
- pride: balchder
- identity: hunaniaeth
- heritage: treftadaeth
- melancholy: trist
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