Nasreddin Hoca is a character in traditional Turkish folk tales. Although many different stories are told about him, he is generally depicted as a religious, wise, and humorous person. To introduce himself, he usually uses a simple phrase such as "I am Nasreddin Hoca" or "My name is Nasreddin Hoca." He sometimes also describes himself as a "dervish" or "mürid," indicating that he is a student of Sufism. However, the character of Nasreddin Hoca in his stories is always portrayed as a sincere.