Remember that an aghaidh is a compound preposition, and so nouns following it take the possessive (genitive) case:
an aghaidh …
against …
na Frainge
France
na Gearmailte
Germany
na h–Èireann
Ireland
na h–Ucràine
Ukraine
Shasainn
England
Tha sinn a’ cluiche an aghaidh na Frainge.
We are playing against (the) France.
Tha iad a’ dol an aghaidh na Gearmailte.
They are going against (the) Germany.
Thèid Alba an aghaidh na h–Ucràine a–nis.
Scotland will go against Ukraine now.
Are you familiar with these shinty teams? Have a guess or use your search skills to see if you can find out what their names are in English.
Glaschu Meadhain Earra–Ghàidheal | 1 | – | 2 | Ceann Loch Seile |
Caol Bhòid | 0 | – | 2 | Ceann a’ Ghiuthsaich |
An Gearasdan | 0 | – | 1 | Cill Mhàilidh |
Bail’ Ùr an t–Slèibhe | 2 | – | 2 | Lòbhat |
Check below if you guessed correctly!
Glaschu Meadhain Earra–Ghàidheal | Glasgow Mid Argyll | 1 | – | 2 | Ceann Loch Seile | Kinlochshiel |
Caol Bhòid | Kyles Athletic | 0 | – | 2 | Ceann a’ Ghiuthsaich | Kingussie |
An Gearasdan | Fort William | 0 | – | 1 | Cill Mhàilidh | Kilmallie |
Bail’ Ùr an t–Slèibhe | Newtonmore | 2 | – | 2 | Lòbhat | Lovat |