This is the 4974th most frequent Dutch word.
halley
A "halley" in Dutch refers to a large, barn-like shed or hall, often used for storage or industrial purposes.
The word 'Halley' here is used as a proper noun as part of the name of the celestial body.
De Halley komeet komt elke 76 jaar langs de aarde.
The Halley's comet passes the Earth every 76 years.
In this sentence, 'Halley' is again used as a proper noun in an observational context.
In 1986 kon je de Halley komeet met het blote oog zien.
In 1986, you could see the Halley's comet with the naked eye.
Here, 'Halley' refers to a person's surname, linking the comet to its discoverer's name.