La fede dà forza.

La is the feminine singular definite article, meaning the.

In Italian, abstract nouns are often used with the definite article more often than in English. So la fede means faith in a general sense, literally the faith.

That is why Italian says La fede dà forza, while English more naturally says just Faith gives strength.

Yes, fede is feminine: la fede.

In Italian, nouns ending in -e can be either masculine or feminine, so you usually have to learn their gender along with the article. Here, the article la tells you clearly that fede is feminine.

Other examples:

• la fede
• la notte
• il pane
• il fiore

So the ending alone does not always tell you the gender.

Dà is the third-person singular present tense of dare, which means to give.

So:

• io do = I give
• tu dai = you give
• lui/lei dà = he/she gives

In La fede dà forza, the subject is la fede, which is singular, so the verb is dà.

The accent distinguishes the verb dà (gives) from the preposition da (from, by, at someone's place, depending on context).

So:

• da Roma = from Rome
• la fede dà forza = faith gives strength

The accent helps avoid confusion in writing.

Because forza here is being used in a general, indefinite sense: strength.

Italian often leaves out the article with a direct object when the noun is meant in a broad or non-specific way. So dà forza means gives strength.

If you say dà la forza, that usually sounds more specific:

• La fede dà forza = Faith gives strength.
• La fede dà la forza di andare avanti = Faith gives the strength to keep going.

So both are possible, but they are not exactly the same in nuance.

Yes, but it changes the feel slightly.

• La fede dà forza = faith gives strength, in a general sense
• La fede dà la forza = faith gives the strength, often suggesting a more specific or concrete strength

Very often, la forza is followed by something:

• La fede dà la forza di resistere. = Faith gives the strength to resist.

Without extra context, dà forza is the more natural short, general statement.

Here forza means strength, especially inner strength, energy, or courage.

Depending on context, forza can also mean:

• physical strength
• power
• force

In this sentence, it most likely refers to emotional, spiritual, or moral strength.

La fede dà forza follows the most neutral Italian word order:

subject + verb + object

That is the most natural order here.

Italian can sometimes change word order for emphasis, but not every rearrangement sounds normal. For a simple statement like this, La fede dà forza is the standard phrasing.

A simple pronunciation guide is:

la FE-de da FOR-tsa

More specifically:

• la = lah
• fede = FEH-deh
• dà = dah
• forza = FOR-tsa

The stress is on:

• FE in fede
• FOR in forza

Often yes, but not always.

A full pattern can be:

• dare qualcosa a qualcuno = to give something to someone

For example:

• La fede dà forza alle persone. = Faith gives strength to people.
• La fede ti dà forza. = Faith gives you strength.

But the receiver can be left out if it is general or understood. That is what happens in La fede dà forza.

It can mean either, depending on context.

Fede can refer to:

• religious faith
• faith in general
• trust or belief

In a short sentence like La fede dà forza, many people will understand it as a broad statement, and the exact shade of meaning depends on the situation.

Because common nouns in Italian usually need an article when they are used in a general sense as the subject of a sentence.

So:

• La fede dà forza = correct and natural
• Fede dà forza = not natural in standard Italian for this meaning

Italian often uses the definite article where English does not, especially with general ideas and abstract nouns.