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The Oak of Caerdydd: A Community's Stand for Nature

The Oak of Caerdydd: A Community's Stand for Nature

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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: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 ...
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