YOU SAID:

eating is desirable but I don't mind drinking, either

INTO JAPANESE

食べるのが望ましいが、私も飲んでも構わない

BACK INTO ENGLISH

Eating is preferable, but I can drink

INTO JAPANESE

食べるのが望ましいが、飲める

BACK INTO ENGLISH

It is desirable to eat, but you can drink

INTO JAPANESE

食べるのが望ましいが、飲める

BACK INTO ENGLISH

It is desirable to eat, but you can drink