No. 397 in Polish

krwi

The Polish word "krwi" means "of blood" or "blood's" (genitive singular form of "krew").

In a sentence

Mam grupę krwi o typie A.
I have a blood type A.
"Krwi" is used here in the context of describing blood type, signifying possession or relation to blood.
Nie mogę patrzeć na widok krwi.
I cannot stand the sight of blood.
"Krwi" here is used as a direct object in the genitive form, indicating what is being referred to in the context of sight.
Potrzebujemy więcej krwi do transfuzji.
We need more blood for the transfusion.
"Krwi" is used to denote the material needed, again in the genitive case, reflecting necessity and quantity.

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