Breakdown of Stěrka na těsto leží na pečicím papíru.
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Because na can govern different cases depending on meaning.
na těsto = for dough
Here, na is part of the expression stěrka na těsto, meaning a scraper/spatula for dough.
těsto is in the accusative.na pečicím papíru = on baking paper
Here, na expresses a location: the scraper is resting on the paper.
For static location, na takes the locative, so:- pečicí papír → na pečicím papíru
So the two na phrases do different jobs:
- na těsto = purpose/function
- na pečicím papíru = location
Yes. Stěrka na těsto works as one noun phrase.
- stěrka = scraper / spatula / squeegee, depending on context
- na těsto = for dough
Together, it means something like:
- dough scraper
- dough spatula
- scraper for dough
Czech often forms this kind of phrase with:
- noun + na
For example:
- kartáč na zuby = toothbrush
- krém na ruce = hand cream
- papír na pečení = paper for baking / baking paper