diff --git a/safeeyes/ui/break_screen.py b/safeeyes/ui/break_screen.py
index 4dd55cdb..d60db07b 100644
--- a/safeeyes/ui/break_screen.py
+++ b/safeeyes/ui/break_screen.py
@@ -227,6 +227,10 @@ def __show_break_screen(self, message, image_path, widget, tray_actions):
             window.fullscreen_on_monitor(monitor)
             window.present()
 
+            if self.context['is_wayland']:
+                # this may or may not be granted by the window system
+                window.get_surface().inhibit_system_shortcuts(None)
+
             i = i + 1
 
     def __update_count_down(self, count):