Metaphor is the transfer of the meaning of a concept to another concept based on the similarity between the two concepts. . The aim of this study is to determine the perceptions on Turkish teaching through metaphors in the context of the fact that metaphors are an important indicator of the richness of the language and the perception power. The study was carried out by using phenomenological pattern of qualitative research method. The data of the study were obtained by the opinion of 115 participants who participated voluntarily. Participants consist of individuals residing in Sivas province and were determined by convenience sampling technique. Two-question semi-structured forms filled out by the participants were analysed using content analysis. Data, which includes common features with content analysis, were grouped together in the form of groups and themes. A total of 115 valid metaphors were reached at the end of the study and were grouped according to gender and occupational status. 37% of metaphors constitute linguistic elements. While discussing Turkish teaching, concepts such as pencil, book, word, dictionary and guide were used. While 93% of the metaphors are positive, 7% of the metaphors carry negative judgment against Turkish language teaching.