"हाँ, राज पीता है।"

Translation: Yes, Raj drinks.

[ScottKBeck]

Does anyone know if "हाँ, राज पीता है।" could have the same double meaning (or implication) that it does in English? (IE drinks as in alcohol)

[KananG1]

Yes, it can have the same implication depending on the context.

[Arraknuse]

And if you were Raj you would too!

[DemonSlaye305594]

Haha.

[tanzzitaa]

Also why is there a comma in the statement? Hindi does not have commas

[AdolfStein1]

It does, actually

[Mike88Fo]

Is it wrong to translate as "Yes, Raj is drinking" ?

[Bob20020]

I've heard no, since that's present progressive, a different thing.

[Rohit497914]

The correct translation is, "Yes, Raj drinks."