Learn Farsi: چه جنگل سرسبزی!

In Farsi exclamations, you frame the phrase with che at the beginning and the indefinite suffix -i at the very end. Together, the che ... -i structure translates to 'What a ... !' in English. Since the core noun phrase here is jangal-e sarsabz (lush forest), the -i attaches to the adjective at the end, giving us sarsabzi.

Why is the order che jangal-e sarsabzi instead of putting the adjective right after che?

Farsi maintains its standard noun-adjective word order even in exclamations. Rather than mirroring the English 'What a lush forest' order, you use che + jangal + the hidden linking vowel -e (ezafe) + sarsabz + -i. The adjective must still follow the noun it describes.

Is this grammatically correct without a verb like ast at the end?

Yes! In spoken and written Farsi, exclamatory phrases using the che ... -i structure frequently drop the 'to be' verb. While you could say che jangal-e sarsabzi ast! (What a lush forest it is!), it is much more natural and common to just leave the verb out completely.

Does the adjective sarsabz literally mean 'head green'?

Yes, it is a compound of sar (head or top) and sabz (green). When used to describe landscapes, forests, or plants, means lush, verdant, and full of life, giving the vivid imagery that the environment is green all the way up to its canopy.