Informal:
* Merhaba, ben Shelby'im. (Mer-ha-ba, ben Shel-bi-yim.) - This is the most common and casual way to introduce yourself.
* Selam, ben Shelby. (Se-lam, ben Shel-bi.) - This is a slightly more informal greeting, but still polite.
Formal:
* Merhaba, ben Shelby. Sizi tanımak çok güzel. (Mer-ha-ba, ben Shel-bi. Si-zi ta-nı-mak çok gü-zel.) - This translates to "Hello, I'm Shelby. It's nice to meet you."
You can also use "Merhaba" and then just say your name:
* Merhaba, Shelby. (Mer-ha-ba, Shel-bi.)
Tips:
* When introducing yourself, it's common to shake hands and smile.
* If you're unsure about the formality level, it's always best to err on the side of being more formal.
* You can also add "nasılsınız?" (how are you?) to the end of your introduction, especially if you're using the formal greeting.
Remember, practice makes perfect! The more you use Turkish, the more confident you will become.