From Awkward Interview Attire to Christmas Cheer
Update: 2025-11-17
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Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Awkward Interview Attire to Christmas Cheer
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Story Transcript:
Cy: Roedd yr haul yn gwenu'n braf dros gampws Brifysgol Caerdydd, ond roedd rhew oeri'r hydref yn atgoffa pawb fod Nadolig yn agosáu.
En: The sun was smiling brightly over the campus of Brifysgol Caerdydd (Cardiff University), but the chilly autumn frost reminded everyone that Christmas was approaching.
Cy: Roedd lliwiau llachar ar hyd y coridorau, â golau twinklo yn hongian uwchben.
En: Bright colors lined the corridors, with twinkling lights hanging overhead.
Cy: Roedd myfyrwyr yn brysur yn rhuthro gyda'u hysbyllau a'u hetiau, yn trafod gwaith cwrs a hoff ddiod y tymor.
En: Students were busy rushing with their backpacks and hats, discussing coursework and their favorite seasonal drinks.
Cy: Wrth gerdded i lawr y coridor, roedd Gareth yn edrych yn anghydnaws.
En: As he walked down the corridor, Gareth looked out of place.
Cy: Roedd wedi gwisgo crys Nadolig dros ben - llachar, gwyrdd gyda Santa yn dawnsio - a sliperi blewog am ei draed.
En: He was wearing an over-the-top Christmas shirt — bright, green with a dancing Santa — and fuzzy slippers on his feet.
Cy: Roedd yn nerfus oherwydd cyfweliad pwysig ar-lein gyda cwmni breuddwydiol oedd yn digwydd mewn dim ond hanner awr.
En: He was nervous because of an important online interview with a dream company happening in just half an hour.
Cy: Roedd wedi arfer rhoi argraff dda wrth eraill, ond heddiw roedd ei ffocws wedi mynd yn groes dde i'r drws.
En: He was used to making a good impression on others, but today his focus had gone awry.
Cy: "Clinc!
En: "Click!"
Cy: " Roedd y drws wedi cau a Gareth ar y tu allan.
En: The door had closed with Gareth on the outside.
Cy: Dim bysellau.
En: No keys.
Cy: Roedd ei ystafell ar glo, a Gareth yn anobeithio.
En: His room was locked, and Gareth was in despair.
Cy: Edrychodd i lawr ar ei ddillad, yn teimlo fel sbardun i chwerthin unrhyw un fyddai'n cerdded heibio.
En: He looked down at his clothes, feeling like the butt of the joke to anyone passing by.
Cy: "Dyn, a angen cerdyn i fynd yn ôl i mewn nawr," meddai Gareth iddo'i hun yn llawenwinda.
En: "Man, I need a card to get back in now," he said to himself with a wry smile.
Cy: Dyma lle daeth Carys i'r awel.
En: That's where Carys came into the picture.
Cy: Roedd hi'n arfer tynnu coes Gareth am faterion o'r fath.
En: She often teased Gareth about things like this.
Cy: Am eiliad, roedd Gareth wedi petruso gofyn am help ohono hi, ond fe benderfynodd wneud.
En: For a moment, Gareth hesitated to ask for her help, but he decided to do it.
Cy: "Carys!
En: "Carys!"
Cy: " oedd ei waedd desperado.
En: was his desperate call.
Cy: Roedd hi'n dod i lawr y coridor, gwên gwych ar ei hwyneb.
En: She was coming down the corridor, a beaming smile on her face.
Cy: "Be’ sy' di digwydd 'na, Gareth?
En: "What happened here, Gareth?
Cy: Nag it ti'n edrych fel stori o Bentref Bach yr hin?
En: Don't you look like a story from Pentref Bach yr hin?"
Cy: "Heb os, roedd ganddi gard bysell am ei ddrws.
En: Without a doubt, she had a key card for his door.
Cy: "Fe wnes i anghofio cloi, wyt ti'n gallu helpu fi?
En: "I forgot to lock it, can you help me?"
Cy: " meddai Gareth gyda gelyn ddiolchgar ar ei lais.
En: said Gareth with a grateful tone in his voice.
Cy: "Wel, mae’n rhaid i rywun rhoi peth sbort i’r anrhydeedig," atebodd hi, ond fe agorodd y drws.
En: "Well, someone has to provide some sport to the dignified," she replied, but she opened the door.
Cy: Cyn gynted ag y medrodd, Gareth ffrwyth fesul tair cam i mewn i’w ystafell.
En: As soon as he could, Gareth darted three steps into his room.
Cy: Ond doedd dim amser i newid.
En: But there was no time to change.
Cy: Roedd y cyfweliad yn dechrau mewn munudau.
En: The interview was starting in minutes.
Cy: Roedd Rhys, y Cynghorydd Neuadd, yn dyddio ar ochr y coridor hefyd.
En: Rhys, the Hall Counsellor, was also hanging out on the side of the corridor.
Cy: Fe wnaeth ddatguddio gofalu am hugan Gareth, gan gadw sgrin elog.
En: He revealed taking care of Gareth's mess, keeping the screen ajar.
Cy: "Hwyrach yw hynny'r crys mwyaf!
En: "Perhaps that's the most shirt!"
Cy: " roeddwn yn gweld ei chwerthin.
En: I could see his laughter.
Cy: Fe ddaeth Gareth allan eto gyda'i gliniadur, yn gwybod nad oedd ganddo opsiwn arall ond i fyned mewn gyda'r crys ambellgaith yn sefyll allan wrth ymyl coneg.
En: Gareth came out again with his laptop, knowing he had no other option but to go in with the occasionally standout shirt next to the cone.
Cy: Roedd yn amser mynd ato am spri y cyfweliad, heb newid, mewn coridor brwnt.
En: It was time to head for the interview fun, unchanged, in a dingy corridor.
Cy: Wrth ddechrau, fe gododd ei flaen ynghylch y crys.
En: As he started, he raised the topic about the shirt.
Cy: "Mae dyddeglen fy mywyd yn dweud mai yw'n ymwneud a defnyddio hiwmor," esboniodd Gareth, gyda'r boen yn driphlyg ond mewn gwirionedd, roedd y cyfweliad yn llawn straeon da.
En: "My life's agenda says it's all about using humor," explained Gareth, with the pain tripling, but in reality, the interview was full of good stories.
Cy: Dros amser, llwyddodd Gareth i dynnu hiwmor allan o'r sefyllfa mewn ffordd drws, yn llawn cysur o wybod bod hi'n crwydro.
En: Over time, Gareth managed to draw humor out of the situation in a way that opened doors, full of comfort knowing it was meandering.
Cy: Roedd y cyfweliad yn llwyddiant, a Gareth yn dysgu bod hiwmor a hyder yn gallu troi sefyllfa lletchwith yn llawn posibiliadau newydd.
En: The interview was a success, and Gareth learned that humor and confidence could turn an awkward situation into one full of new possibilities.
Cy: Gwyneb canmoliaethus, dechreuodd gyda newydd uchelgais, gan edrych ymlaen at ddathlu Nadolig gyda chalon llawen.
En: With a complimentary face, he started with new ambition, looking forward to celebrating Christmas with a joyful heart.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:
Cy: Roedd yr haul yn gwenu'n braf dros gampws Brifysgol Caerdydd, ond roedd rhew oeri'r hydref yn atgoffa pawb fod Nadolig yn agosáu.
En: The sun was smiling brightly over the campus of Brifysgol Caerdydd (Cardiff University), but the chilly autumn frost reminded everyone that Christmas was approaching.
Cy: Roedd lliwiau llachar ar hyd y coridorau, â golau twinklo yn hongian uwchben.
En: Bright colors lined the corridors, with twinkling lights hanging overhead.
Cy: Roedd myfyrwyr yn brysur yn rhuthro gyda'u hysbyllau a'u hetiau, yn trafod gwaith cwrs a hoff ddiod y tymor.
En: Students were busy rushing with their backpacks and hats, discussing coursework and their favorite seasonal drinks.
Cy: Wrth gerdded i lawr y coridor, roedd Gareth yn edrych yn anghydnaws.
En: As he walked down the corridor, Gareth looked out of place.
Cy: Roedd wedi gwisgo crys Nadolig dros ben - llachar, gwyrdd gyda Santa yn dawnsio - a sliperi blewog am ei draed.
En: He was wearing an over-the-top Christmas shirt — bright, green with a dancing Santa — and fuzzy slippers on his feet.
Cy: Roedd yn nerfus oherwydd cyfweliad pwysig ar-lein gyda cwmni breuddwydiol oedd yn digwydd mewn dim ond hanner awr.
En: He was nervous because of an important online interview with a dream company happening in just half an hour.
Cy: Roedd wedi arfer rhoi argraff dda wrth eraill, ond heddiw roedd ei ffocws wedi mynd yn groes dde i'r drws.
En: He was used to making a good impression on others, but today his focus had gone awry.
Cy: "Clinc!
En: "Click!"
Cy: " Roedd y drws wedi cau a Gareth ar y tu allan.
En: The door had closed with Gareth on the outside.
Cy: Dim bysellau.
En: No keys.
Cy: Roedd ei ystafell ar glo, a Gareth yn anobeithio.
En: His room was locked, and Gareth was in despair.
Cy: Edrychodd i lawr ar ei ddillad, yn teimlo fel sbardun i chwerthin unrhyw un fyddai'n cerdded heibio.
En: He looked down at his clothes, feeling like the butt of the joke to anyone passing by.
Cy: "Dyn, a angen cerdyn i fynd yn ôl i mewn nawr," meddai Gareth iddo'i hun yn llawenwinda.
En: "Man, I need a card to get back in now," he said to himself with a wry smile.
Cy: Dyma lle daeth Carys i'r awel.
En: That's where Carys came into the picture.
Cy: Roedd hi'n arfer tynnu coes Gareth am faterion o'r fath.
En: She often teased Gareth about things like this.
Cy: Am eiliad, roedd Gareth wedi petruso gofyn am help ohono hi, ond fe benderfynodd wneud.
En: For a moment, Gareth hesitated to ask for her help, but he decided to do it.
Cy: "Carys!
En: "Carys!"
Cy: " oedd ei waedd desperado.
En: was his desperate call.
Cy: Roedd hi'n dod i lawr y coridor, gwên gwych ar ei hwyneb.
En: She was coming down the corridor, a beaming smile on her face.
Cy: "Be’ sy' di digwydd 'na, Gareth?
En: "What happened here, Gareth?
Cy: Nag it ti'n edrych fel stori o Bentref Bach yr hin?
En: Don't you look like a story from Pentref Bach yr hin?"
Cy: "Heb os, roedd ganddi gard bysell am ei ddrws.
En: Without a doubt, she had a key card for his door.
Cy: "Fe wnes i anghofio cloi, wyt ti'n gallu helpu fi?
En: "I forgot to lock it, can you help me?"
Cy: " meddai Gareth gyda gelyn ddiolchgar ar ei lais.
En: said Gareth with a grateful tone in his voice.
Cy: "Wel, mae’n rhaid i rywun rhoi peth sbort i’r anrhydeedig," atebodd hi, ond fe agorodd y drws.
En: "Well, someone has to provide some sport to the dignified," she replied, but she opened the door.
Cy: Cyn gynted ag y medrodd, Gareth ffrwyth fesul tair cam i mewn i’w ystafell.
En: As soon as he could, Gareth darted three steps into his room.
Cy: Ond doedd dim amser i newid.
En: But there was no time to change.
Cy: Roedd y cyfweliad yn dechrau mewn munudau.
En: The interview was starting in minutes.
Cy: Roedd Rhys, y Cynghorydd Neuadd, yn dyddio ar ochr y coridor hefyd.
En: Rhys, the Hall Counsellor, was also hanging out on the side of the corridor.
Cy: Fe wnaeth ddatguddio gofalu am hugan Gareth, gan gadw sgrin elog.
En: He revealed taking care of Gareth's mess, keeping the screen ajar.
Cy: "Hwyrach yw hynny'r crys mwyaf!
En: "Perhaps that's the most shirt!"
Cy: " roeddwn yn gweld ei chwerthin.
En: I could see his laughter.
Cy: Fe ddaeth Gareth allan eto gyda'i gliniadur, yn gwybod nad oedd ganddo opsiwn arall ond i fyned mewn gyda'r crys ambellgaith yn sefyll allan wrth ymyl coneg.
En: Gareth came out again with his laptop, knowing he had no other option but to go in with the occasionally standout shirt next to the cone.
Cy: Roedd yn amser mynd ato am spri y cyfweliad, heb newid, mewn coridor brwnt.
En: It was time to head for the interview fun, unchanged, in a dingy corridor.
Cy: Wrth ddechrau, fe gododd ei flaen ynghylch y crys.
En: As he started, he raised the topic about the shirt.
Cy: "Mae dyddeglen fy mywyd yn dweud mai yw'n ymwneud a defnyddio hiwmor," esboniodd Gareth, gyda'r boen yn driphlyg ond mewn gwirionedd, roedd y cyfweliad yn llawn straeon da.
En: "My life's agenda says it's all about using humor," explained Gareth, with the pain tripling, but in reality, the interview was full of good stories.
Cy: Dros amser, llwyddodd Gareth i dynnu hiwmor allan o'r sefyllfa mewn ffordd drws, yn llawn cysur o wybod bod hi'n crwydro.
En: Over time, Gareth managed to draw humor out of the situation in a way that opened doors, full of comfort knowing it was meandering.
Cy: Roedd y cyfweliad yn llwyddiant, a Gareth yn dysgu bod hiwmor a hyder yn gallu troi sefyllfa lletchwith yn llawn posibiliadau newydd.
En: The interview was a success, and Gareth learned that humor and confidence could turn an awkward situation into one full of new possibilities.
Cy: Gwyneb canmoliaethus, dechreuodd gyda newydd uchelgais, gan edrych ymlaen at ddathlu Nadolig gyda chalon llawen.
En: With a complimentary face, he started with new ambition, looking forward to celebrating Christmas with a joyful heart.
Vocabulary Words:
- smiling: gwenu
- frost: rhew
- corridor: coridor
- backpacks: hysbyllau
- slippers: sliperi
- interview: cyfweliad
- impression: argraff
- despair: anobeithio
- joke: sberyn
- wry: llawenwinda
- hesitated: petruso
- grateful: diolchgar
- dignified: anrhydeddus
- darted: ffrwyth
- ajar: elog
- success: llwyddiant
- ambition: uchelgais
- beaming: gwên gwych
- elaborate: manwl
- chilly: oeri
- meandering: crwydro
- butt of the joke: sbardun i chwerthin
- provisional: amodol
- prospered: ffynnu
- jest: hiwmor
- rustle: brith
- roaming: trosathrodd
- concealed: cuddiedig
- prestigious: rhysgeidiol
- exuberance: bywiogrwydd
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