The Oak of Caerdydd: A Community's Stand for Nature
Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The Oak of Caerdydd: A Community's Stand for Nature Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-04-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Roedd eira yn dillad...
January 4, 202615m 43s
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Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The Oak of Caerdydd: A Community's Stand for Nature
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:
Cy: Roedd eira yn dillad gwyn ar strydoedd Caerdydd, a dail caled, oer y gaeaf yn canu wrth bontio rhwng y flwyddyn hen a’r newydd.
En: Snow was like a white garment on the streets of Caerdydd, with the harsh, cold leaves of winter singing as they bridged the old year and the new.
Cy: Ar drothwy’r flwyddyn newydd, roedd preswylwyr y gymdogaeth yn dal i fwynhau goleuadau Nadolig sy'n hongian o’r tai.
En: On the eve of the new year, the neighborhood's residents continued to enjoy the Christmas lights hanging from the houses.
Cy: Yn y cyffiniau, safai coeden dderw hynafol mewn parc bach, gan wyro’n urddasol dros y lawnt fechan.
En: Nearby, an ancient oak tree stood in a small park, majestically bending over the small lawn.
Cy: Yn y gymdogaeth hon, roedd Gwynn, ieuenctid angerddol gyda chalon fawr ar gyfer cymuned a natur.
En: In this neighborhood lived Gwynn, a passionate youth with a big heart for the community and nature.
Cy: Roedd Gwynn wedi dysgu bod y goeden dderw ar fin cael ei thorri i wneud lle ar gyfer datblygiad newydd.
En: Gwynn had learned that the oak tree was about to be cut down to make space for new development.
Cy: Roedd hyn yn drychineb i Gwynn—lle bu’r goeden yn gweithredu fel symbol o hanes ac ysbryd cymunedol i’r ardal.
En: This was a disaster for Gwynn—where the tree had acted as a symbol of history and community spirit for the area.
Cy: "Ni allwn ganiatáu iddo ddigwydd," meddai Gwynn wrth ei ffrind agos, Mared.
En: "We can't let it happen," said Gwynn to his close friend, Mared.
Cy: Mae Mared yn ffrind ymarferol a medrus wrth ddeilio â phroblemau, yn aml yn helpu Gwynn gyda'i brosiectau.
En: Mared is a practical and skilled friend when it comes to dealing with problems, often helping Gwynn with his projects.
Cy: Roedd y syniad o weld y goeden yn diflannu yn crwydro meddwl Mared hefyd, ac am y tro cyntaf, teimlai awydd am weithredu.
En: The idea of seeing the tree vanish also roamed Mared's mind, and for the first time, she felt the urge to act.
Cy: "Beth am ddangos ein gwrthwynebiad?
En: "How about we show our opposition?"
Cy: " awgrymodd Mared.
En: suggested Mared.
Cy: "Gallwn ni drefnu protest a chasglu llofnodion ar ddeiseb.
En: "We can organize a protest and gather signatures on a petition."
Cy: "Heb oedi, dechreuodd y ddau wneud cynlluniau.
En: Without delay, the two began making plans.
Cy: Cyfarfododd Gwynn gyda thrigolion eraill i esbonio pwysigrwydd y goeden wrth iddynt ysgub ar grysau gwau a hetiau cynnes.
En: Gwynn met with other residents to explain the importance of the tree as they swept on warm knitted sweaters and hats.
Cy: Dros nos, roedd gair am eu cynllun yn lledaenu trwy’r gymdogaeth fel gwynt miniog y gaeaf.
En: Overnight, word of their plan spread through the neighborhood like the sharp winter wind.
Cy: Fe wnaethent addo cwrdd ger y goeden ar fore’r datgymal, dylid hi gael ei chodi.
En: They promised to meet by the tree on the morning it was to be taken down.
Cy: Cyrhaeddodd y bore difaolaeth.
En: The fateful morning arrived.
Cy: Roedd yr haul gaeafol yn codi'n araf.
En: The winter sun rose slowly.
Cy: Tan Gwynn a Mared a phawb arall.
En: Gwynn, Mared, and everyone else were ready.
Cy: Sefyllfa dawel gyda siarad bas ac ysbiwng.
En: A quiet situation filled with soft chatter and anticipation.
Cy: Cyn bo hir, ymunwyd â nhw gan bobl leol eraill, a hyd yn oed y papur newydd lleol a ddaeth i adrodd.
En: Soon, they were joined by other locals, and even the local newspaper came to report.
Cy: Roedd dathliadol eglurder a strid gan y fatran-coch.
En: There was a celebratory clarity and resolve among the red-brick surroundings.
Cy: Roedd y gwrthdystiad yn llwyddiant trawiadol, ac erbyn diwedd y dydd, cafodd y datblygwyr wybod am gryfder teimladau'r gymuned.
En: The protest was a remarkable success, and by the end of the day, the developers were made aware of the strength of the community's feelings.
Cy: Penderfynodd y datblygwyr ailwampio'r cynlluniau i sicrhau y gallai'r dderw 'beserf gael aros.
En: The developers decided to revamp the plans to ensure the oak tree could remain.
Cy: Wrth edrych ar y goeden dderw, gyda chalonau llawn balchder, dysgodd Gwynn ei fod yn bosibl newid pethau gyda chydweithrediad.
En: Looking at the oak tree, with hearts full of pride, Gwynn learned that it was possible to change things through cooperation.
Cy: Roedd Mared yn gweld bod y merch a oedd wedi canolbwyntio ar logiadau a phenderfyniadau beenllog nawr wedi darganfod cariad amactifiaeth ei hun.
En: Mared saw that the girl who had focused on reports and decisive meetings had now discovered her own love for activism.
Cy: Dros amser, byddai'r goeden dderw yn parhau i sefyll yn gadarn, yn dreiddio hanes newydd, yn gwasanaethu fel atgof i'r gymuned a dieithrwyr bod llais unigolion, wedi uno, yn gallu symud mynyddoedd.
En: Over time, the oak tree would continue to stand strong, tracing new history, serving as a reminder to the community and strangers that the voice of individuals, united, can move mountains.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-04-08-38-20-cy
Story Transcript:
Cy: Roedd eira yn dillad gwyn ar strydoedd Caerdydd, a dail caled, oer y gaeaf yn canu wrth bontio rhwng y flwyddyn hen a’r newydd.
En: Snow was like a white garment on the streets of Caerdydd, with the harsh, cold leaves of winter singing as they bridged the old year and the new.
Cy: Ar drothwy’r flwyddyn newydd, roedd preswylwyr y gymdogaeth yn dal i fwynhau goleuadau Nadolig sy'n hongian o’r tai.
En: On the eve of the new year, the neighborhood's residents continued to enjoy the Christmas lights hanging from the houses.
Cy: Yn y cyffiniau, safai coeden dderw hynafol mewn parc bach, gan wyro’n urddasol dros y lawnt fechan.
En: Nearby, an ancient oak tree stood in a small park, majestically bending over the small lawn.
Cy: Yn y gymdogaeth hon, roedd Gwynn, ieuenctid angerddol gyda chalon fawr ar gyfer cymuned a natur.
En: In this neighborhood lived Gwynn, a passionate youth with a big heart for the community and nature.
Cy: Roedd Gwynn wedi dysgu bod y goeden dderw ar fin cael ei thorri i wneud lle ar gyfer datblygiad newydd.
En: Gwynn had learned that the oak tree was about to be cut down to make space for new development.
Cy: Roedd hyn yn drychineb i Gwynn—lle bu’r goeden yn gweithredu fel symbol o hanes ac ysbryd cymunedol i’r ardal.
En: This was a disaster for Gwynn—where the tree had acted as a symbol of history and community spirit for the area.
Cy: "Ni allwn ganiatáu iddo ddigwydd," meddai Gwynn wrth ei ffrind agos, Mared.
En: "We can't let it happen," said Gwynn to his close friend, Mared.
Cy: Mae Mared yn ffrind ymarferol a medrus wrth ddeilio â phroblemau, yn aml yn helpu Gwynn gyda'i brosiectau.
En: Mared is a practical and skilled friend when it comes to dealing with problems, often helping Gwynn with his projects.
Cy: Roedd y syniad o weld y goeden yn diflannu yn crwydro meddwl Mared hefyd, ac am y tro cyntaf, teimlai awydd am weithredu.
En: The idea of seeing the tree vanish also roamed Mared's mind, and for the first time, she felt the urge to act.
Cy: "Beth am ddangos ein gwrthwynebiad?
En: "How about we show our opposition?"
Cy: " awgrymodd Mared.
En: suggested Mared.
Cy: "Gallwn ni drefnu protest a chasglu llofnodion ar ddeiseb.
En: "We can organize a protest and gather signatures on a petition."
Cy: "Heb oedi, dechreuodd y ddau wneud cynlluniau.
En: Without delay, the two began making plans.
Cy: Cyfarfododd Gwynn gyda thrigolion eraill i esbonio pwysigrwydd y goeden wrth iddynt ysgub ar grysau gwau a hetiau cynnes.
En: Gwynn met with other residents to explain the importance of the tree as they swept on warm knitted sweaters and hats.
Cy: Dros nos, roedd gair am eu cynllun yn lledaenu trwy’r gymdogaeth fel gwynt miniog y gaeaf.
En: Overnight, word of their plan spread through the neighborhood like the sharp winter wind.
Cy: Fe wnaethent addo cwrdd ger y goeden ar fore’r datgymal, dylid hi gael ei chodi.
En: They promised to meet by the tree on the morning it was to be taken down.
Cy: Cyrhaeddodd y bore difaolaeth.
En: The fateful morning arrived.
Cy: Roedd yr haul gaeafol yn codi'n araf.
En: The winter sun rose slowly.
Cy: Tan Gwynn a Mared a phawb arall.
En: Gwynn, Mared, and everyone else were ready.
Cy: Sefyllfa dawel gyda siarad bas ac ysbiwng.
En: A quiet situation filled with soft chatter and anticipation.
Cy: Cyn bo hir, ymunwyd â nhw gan bobl leol eraill, a hyd yn oed y papur newydd lleol a ddaeth i adrodd.
En: Soon, they were joined by other locals, and even the local newspaper came to report.
Cy: Roedd dathliadol eglurder a strid gan y fatran-coch.
En: There was a celebratory clarity and resolve among the red-brick surroundings.
Cy: Roedd y gwrthdystiad yn llwyddiant trawiadol, ac erbyn diwedd y dydd, cafodd y datblygwyr wybod am gryfder teimladau'r gymuned.
En: The protest was a remarkable success, and by the end of the day, the developers were made aware of the strength of the community's feelings.
Cy: Penderfynodd y datblygwyr ailwampio'r cynlluniau i sicrhau y gallai'r dderw 'beserf gael aros.
En: The developers decided to revamp the plans to ensure the oak tree could remain.
Cy: Wrth edrych ar y goeden dderw, gyda chalonau llawn balchder, dysgodd Gwynn ei fod yn bosibl newid pethau gyda chydweithrediad.
En: Looking at the oak tree, with hearts full of pride, Gwynn learned that it was possible to change things through cooperation.
Cy: Roedd Mared yn gweld bod y merch a oedd wedi canolbwyntio ar logiadau a phenderfyniadau beenllog nawr wedi darganfod cariad amactifiaeth ei hun.
En: Mared saw that the girl who had focused on reports and decisive meetings had now discovered her own love for activism.
Cy: Dros amser, byddai'r goeden dderw yn parhau i sefyll yn gadarn, yn dreiddio hanes newydd, yn gwasanaethu fel atgof i'r gymuned a dieithrwyr bod llais unigolion, wedi uno, yn gallu symud mynyddoedd.
En: Over time, the oak tree would continue to stand strong, tracing new history, serving as a reminder to the community and strangers that the voice of individuals, united, can move mountains.
Vocabulary Words:
- garment: dillad
- harsh: caled
- bending: wyro’n
- majestically: urddasol
- passionate: angerddol
- disaster: trychineb
- symbol: symbol
- spirit: ysbryd
- opposition: gwrthwynebiad
- practical: ymarferol
- skilled: medrus
- petition: deiseb
- situation: sefyllfa
- anticipation: ysbiwng
- celebratory: dathliadol
- clarity: eglurder
- resolve: strid
- remarkable: trawiadol
- revamp: ailwampio
- cooperation: cydweithrediad
- activism: carial amactifiaeth
- united: uno
- development: datblygiad
- oak: dderw
- residents: preswylwyr
- lawns: lawnt
- spreading: lledaenu
- wind: gwynt
- fateful: difaolaeth
- resolve: penderfyniad
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