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"Tum" is a bit informal word you can use it with your friends and younger siblings. "aap" is a formal word we use "aap" always.
All these are correct.
तुम खाते हो। Tum khaate ho.
तू खाता है। Tu khaata hai.
आप खाते हैं। Aap khaate hain.
I suggest using the last one for formal situations or with the people elder to you and the first one for informal situation or when you are talking to younger people. Avoid the second one as its considered very rude in many states across India.
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How come "you are eating" (the present particple) is an incorrect translation? How would you say that in Hindi?
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I would like to say something that if you want to say something to your elders say "आप" because it is formal and shows well mannered and kind of someone. Use "तुम" to say it to your friends or your younger ones. It is also formal And "तु" can be used to your friends. It is informal and don't use it in front of your parents or elders otherwise there would be a huge problem.